The slave ship Venus left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 300 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 142. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas; Captain: Calvert; Investor: Calvert; Captain: Coley, Richard; Investor: Coley, Richard; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Buncombe, William. The voyage began at London on 4 November 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.