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

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 146. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Hodgson, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 June 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.