The slave ship Venus arrived with enslaved Africans in Grenada. About 300 people had been taken aboard and approximately 287 arrived.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 146. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Clayton; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Hodgson, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 June 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 43 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.