The slave ship Duc de Laval departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Haiti.

Vessel: Duc de Laval; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 150. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Garesché, Daniel; Captain: Van Alstein, Pierre-Ignace-Lievin. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 7 December 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.