The Swedish frigate Venus was constructed in 1783 and served in the Swedish Navy during the late 18th century. Venus was armed with 36 guns and had a crew of around 260 men. The ship participated in various naval engagements, including the Battle of Hogland in 1788 during the Russo-Swedish War. Venus was captured by the Russian Navy in 1790 and subsequently served in the Russian fleet as Venus. The ship was involved in the Battle of Vyborg Bay in 1790 before being wrecked in a storm in 1793. The wreck of Venus was discovered in 2009 off the coast of Finland, providing valuable insights into naval architecture and warfare during the late 18th century. The discovery of the wreck has shed light on the history of naval warfare in the Baltic Sea region and the technological advancements of naval vessels during that era.

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