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

Vessel: Emmanuel Fortuné; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Prado, Jacques; Investor: Dumotay Bossinot. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 June 1716. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 70 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.