EVENT INFORMATION

19
November
1718

The slave ship Jason departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Haiti.

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๐Ÿ“… 19 November 1718 ๐Ÿ“ Haiti

Vessel: Jason; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lagarde, Pierre; Captain: Filion, Mathieu. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 November 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Franรงais. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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