The slave ship Bonne Amélie began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Cuba.

Vessel: Bonne Amélie; flag: France; rig: Lugger; estimated standardized tonnage: 105. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pelletier, Charles; Investor: Chardonneau, R; Captain: Chesnel Frederick. The voyage began at Nantes on 13 October 1821. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Santiago de Cuba. Recorded outcome: French proceedings initiated in France, acquittal.