The slave ship Louis left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 274 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Louis; flag: France; rig: Ship. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Chaurand; Captain: Poidras, René. The voyage began at Nantes on 2 April 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Porto Novo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 92 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.