The slave ship Scipion l'Africain began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Scipion l'Africain; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Chauvel; Investor: Chauvel; Captain: Destrais, Pierre. The voyage began at Le Havre on 16 July 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.