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

Vessel: Amazone; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudouin, Rene; Captain: Allvicq, Nicolas; Captain: Glemeau, Julien. The voyage began at Nantes on 23 October 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.