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

Vessel: Espérance; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 200. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Guillon; Captain: Chevy, J-B. The voyage began at Nantes on 2 May 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 52 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.