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

Vessel: Alexandre; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Premord; Captain: Herblin, Ch. The voyage began at Honfleur on 2 January 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 73 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people.