The slave ship Arada began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Arada; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 70. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Colleville *; Captain: Vieillard, Grégoire. The voyage began at Le Havre on 20 April 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cap Lopez (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.