The slave ship Venus left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. About 261 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; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Brown, Robert; Captain: Willoughby. The voyage began at London on 2 December 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.