The slave ship Belle Pauline left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 475 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Belle Pauline; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Canel; Investor: Meslé; Investor: Bernard; Investor: Marin Brillantais; Captain: Bourgau, Louis. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 December 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 47 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.