The slave ship Venus departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 70. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hasler, James; Investor: Hasler, James; Investor: Orme, Joshua Phythian. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 October 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.