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

Vessel: Jason; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lebourg, Louis; Investor: Lagarde, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 1 March 1716. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 94 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.