The slave ship Pauvre Musette left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 480 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Pauvre Musette; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mary, Joseph; Investor: Lincoln. The voyage began at Nantes on 6 September 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 90 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.