The slave ship Bonhomme Richard departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Haiti.

Vessel: Bonhomme Richard; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lanusse, Jean; Captain: Pelletier, Ch. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 18 October 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 77 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.