The slave ship Venus left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Guyana. About 230 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: Woolbert, Dedrick. The voyage began at London on 12 September 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.