The slave ship Vermudien left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 288 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Vermudien; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Guillon; Investor: Guillon, Daniel Jean; Captain: Bertrand, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 9 December 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Porto Novo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 86 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.