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

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Simmons, John; Investor: Simmons, John; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas; Captain: Dennison, William; Investor: Dennison, William; Captain: Finch, Michael; Investor: Finch, Michael; Investor: Bacon, John Jose. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 December 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.