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

Vessel: Princesse Noire; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mosneron-Dupin; Captain: Lelieure Le Lievre. The voyage began at Nantes on 12 April 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.