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: 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 Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.