The slave ship Maréchal d'Estrées began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Maréchal d'Estrées; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Dumoulin, Julien. The voyage began at Nantes on 10 March 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.