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

Vessel: Constance; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 140. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ducoudray Bourgaud; Captain: Mallet, Julien. The voyage began at Nantes on 31 July 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-de-Paix. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.