The slave ship Père de Famille left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 607 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Père de Famille; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vince, Pierre; Investor: Perrotin, Amb; Investor: Perrotin. The voyage began at Nantes on 23 October 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.