The slave ship Roi Nègre left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 410 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Roi Nègre; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Geslin; Captain: Foutret Gaugy, J-B. The voyage began at Nantes on 25 July 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.