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

Vessel: Union; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin; Captain: Viau, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 7 November 1716. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 81 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.