The slave ship Saint-Jean Baptiste left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 105 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Saint-Jean Baptiste; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Le Cerf, Jean; Investor: Dhariette, Etienne (Cie royale d'Afrique; Investor: Compagnie du Sénégal. The voyage began at Bordeaux on 10 January 1686. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Saint-Louis (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.