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

Vessel: Venus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Barque; estimated standardized tonnage: 240. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Butlen. The voyage began at New Orleans on 4 June 1858. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cuba, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 36.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured by Spanish - after disembarkation.