The slave ship Rising Sun arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 241 people had been taken aboard and approximately 214 arrived.

Vessel: Rising Sun; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Allanson, John; Investor: Allanson, John; Investor: James, W. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 May 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after embarkation of enslaved people or during slaving.