The slave ship Venus began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 159. 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: Little, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 September 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.