The slave ship Saint Jean Baptiste began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Saint Jean Baptiste; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 220. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Deguer; Captain: Bodin Desplantes. The voyage began at Nantes on 1 May 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 62 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.