The slave ship Marie Magdelaine left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 250 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Marie Magdelaine; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sarrebourse de Hauteville; Captain: Terrien, Grégoire. The voyage began at Nantes on 5 July 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: 56 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.