The slave ship Africain left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 435 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Africain; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Morin, P; Captain: Perroty. The voyage began at Nantes on 24 November 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: 76 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.