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

Vessel: Cupidon; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 80. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Arnout, Jean; Investor: Le Grand; Investor: Galittrat. The voyage began at Nantes on 17 September 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Senegambia and offshore Atlantic, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.