The slave ship Venus began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Venus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pinnigar, William; Investor: Vernon,Wm; Investor: Stevens, Robert. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 19 February 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%.