The slave ship Pactole began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Pactole; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bermon; Captain: Restout, Grégoire. The voyage began at Honfleur on 3 March 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by British - after disembarkation.