The slave ship Rising Sun arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 140 people had been taken aboard and approximately 135 arrived.

Vessel: Rising Sun; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 127. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ambrose, Robert; Investor: Ambrose, Robert; Investor: Peckham, Jeremiah; Captain: Lindon, Nathaniel. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 25 August 1804. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 50 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%.