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

Vessel: Jeune Jacob; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 150. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lartois; Investor: Papillon, Jacob; Captain: Costé, H. The voyage began at Le Havre on 5 December 1774. 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: 105 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.