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

Vessel: Jason; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Delahaye Lebouis; Captain: Favre, J-L. The voyage began at Le Havre on 17 April 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 53 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.