The slave ship Oiseau began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to French Guiana.

Vessel: Oiseau; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 50. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Chauvel; Investor: Chauvel; Captain: Morin; Investor: Compagnie de la Guyane. The voyage began at Le Havre on 10 January 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gorée (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.