The slave ship Pactole left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 685 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Pactole; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 300. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nairac, Paul; Investor: Nairac; Captain: Chevillard, Fleury. The voyage began at Bordeaux on 25 June 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 82 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%.