The slave ship Colbert arrived with enslaved Africans in Guadeloupe. About 270 people had been taken aboard and approximately 232 arrived.

Vessel: Colbert; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tessier, J; Captain: Martin. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 July 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Basse-Terre. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 66 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.