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

Vessel: Gentille; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 90. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Plombard; Investor: Legris; Captain: Bernède, Joseph. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 June 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 86 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.