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

Vessel: Plutus; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Odiette; Captain: Peroty, Lazare-Ant. The voyage began at Nantes on 16 March 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 64 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.