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

Vessel: Auguste; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Leclerc de Bicourt; Captain: Butler, Richard. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 28 August 1723. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.