The slave ship Duchesse de Duras began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Duchesse de Duras; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 175. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Deridelière Le Roux; Captain: Maugeais, Aubin. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 April 1776. 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: 85 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.