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

Vessel: Espoir; flag: France; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 109. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dennis, Pierre-Thomas; Investor: Dutaux; Captain: Leray; Captain: Sempreur Lempereur. The voyage began at Santiago de Cuba on 16 March 1822. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gallinhas (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Santiago de Cuba. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: French proceedings initiated in France, condemned.