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

Vessel: Jason; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Thiercelin, Martin; Investor: Thiercelin, Martin; Captain: Lebourg, Louis. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 December 1712. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward + Ivory + Gold + Benin (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 92 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.