The slave ship Saint Jacques left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 256 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Saint Jacques; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Berrouette; Captain: Baudier, Charles. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 February 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 122 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 52.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.