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

Vessel: Jeune Catin; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wailch, Antoine; Captain: Schiel, Barnabé. The voyage began at Nantes on 16 June 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 61 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.