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

Vessel: Morning Star; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 58. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Richmond, William; Investor: Bradford, Wm; Captain: Swan, Thom (Jr); Investor: Swan, Thom (Jr); Investor: Cifford, Eph; Captain: Kelly; Investor: Kelly. The voyage began at Bristol (RI) on 14 September 1805. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%.