The slave ship Apollon began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Apollon; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mouchel; Investor: Beaufils; Captain: Barbé. The voyage began at Le Havre on 19 September 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 63 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.