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

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Camden, William; Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas; Captain: Smith, George. The voyage began at London on 3 February 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.