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

Vessel: Princesse; flag: France; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bonfils, P; Captain: Morel, Pierre; Investor: Morel, Pierre. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 9 March 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 36.0%. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.