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

Vessel: Iris; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Garesché, Daniel; Captain: Corbie; Captain: Micheau. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 31 March 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Porto Novo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 107 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.