The slave ship Venus arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Lucia. About 170 people had been taken aboard and approximately 158 arrived.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 137.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Captain: Brown, George; Investor: Brown, George; Investor: Backhouse, Dan. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 October 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.