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

Vessel: Marie; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin; Captain: Denis, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 21 May 1720. 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: 94 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.