The slave ship Auguste began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Auguste; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Le Bouteillier, A; Captain: Petit. The voyage began at Honfleur on 3 August 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 55 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.