The slave ship Maquimbe left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 364 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Maquimbe; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 130. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vandandrich, Antoine; Investor: Potet, Nicolas. The voyage began at Nantes on 22 March 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 58 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.