The slave ship Reverseau left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 304 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Reverseau; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Garesché, Daniel; Captain: Bargeau, J. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 9 November 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Saint-Louis (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 38 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 19.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.