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

Vessel: César; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Beaumeny Marias, de. The voyage began at Nantes on 15 May 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 78 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.