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

Vessel: Bonhomme Richard; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Papin, Jacques; Investor: Lanusse, Jean. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 18 July 1790. 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: 73 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.