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

Vessel: Saint Esprit; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Grandclos-Meslé, de; Captain: Legué, Nicholas-Julien. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 14 September 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Lagos, Onim (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 76 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.