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

Vessel: Négresse; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 350. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Landolphe; Captain: Danikan de Rennes; Investor: Compagnie de la Guyane. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 4 October 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 47.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.