The slave ship Venus left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 150 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Venus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Redwood, Jonas; Investor: Redwood, Wm (Jr); Investor: Vernon,Wm; Captain: Johnson, Saml. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.