The slave ship Vicomtesse de Castellane began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Vicomtesse de Castellane; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Beaufils; Captain: Le Moine; Investor: Pouchet. The voyage began at Le Havre on 7 August 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.