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: Calvert; Investor: Calvert; Captain: Coley, Richard; Investor: Coley, Richard; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Trail, Donald. The voyage began at London on 5 March 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.