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

Vessel: Rosalie; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 260. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rasteau; Captain: Gayot, Henry. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 March 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 65 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.