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

Vessel: Vestale; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 300. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jogues; : Jogues; Captain: Edelin, Joseph. The voyage began at Nantes on 7 August 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 59 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.