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

Vessel: Patrocle; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Begoüen Demeaux; Captain: Lemoine, Pierre. The voyage began at Le Havre on 25 June 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 70 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.