The slave ship Vênus arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 357 people had been taken aboard and approximately 334 arrived.

Vessel: Vênus; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Maia, Plácido José da; Investor: Dutra, Francisco Pereira. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 15 December 1817. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 26 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.