The slave ship Minerva began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gresley, John; Captain: How, Robert. The voyage began at Bristol on 23 May 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.