The slave ship Comte de Colbert left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 229 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Comte de Colbert; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Baudry; Investor: Boulongne; Captain: Barbel. The voyage began at Le Havre on 8 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: 62 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.