The slave ship Venus arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 255 people had been taken aboard and approximately 234 arrived.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 142. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Coley, Richard; Investor: Calvert, Anthony; Captain: Woolbert, Diederick. The voyage began at Demerara on 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.