Vénus was a French corvette built in 1794 that served in the French Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars. The ship was armed with 18 guns and had a crew of 130 sailors. Vénus participated in various naval campaigns, including capturing British merchant ships and engaging in battles with enemy vessels. In 1795, she was part of a squadron that engaged in the Battle of Groix against the British Royal Navy. The corvette played a crucial role in the battle, helping to secure a French victory. Vénus was also involved in escorting convoys and carrying out reconnaissance missions. However, in 1796, the ship was captured by the British Navy and subsequently taken into service as HMS Venus. The corvette continued to serve in the British Navy until 1803 when she was sold out of service. Vénus's career highlights the importance of corvettes in naval warfare during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, showcasing their roles in both combat and maritime operations.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.