The slave ship Fidèle left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 309 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Fidèle; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Beaulieu Beloteau, de; Captain: Mercier Dussaud, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 15 February 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 72 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.