The slave ship Amphitrite left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 515 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Amphitrite; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bouteiller, G; Captain: Guyot, Jean; Investor: Ballan. The voyage began at Nantes on 22 January 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 106 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.