The slave ship Désiré left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 496 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Désiré; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dumoustier de Frédilly; Captain: Pellié, Jean. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 20 October 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Porto Novo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 51 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.