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

Vessel: Ascension; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 208. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clark, Peleg; Investor: Clark, Peleg; Investor: Vernon,Wm; Captain: Gardner, Caleb; Investor: Gardner, Caleb; Investor: Brown, Samuel; Captain: Chace, Samuel. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 28 May 1793. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.