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

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Francisco Antônio da. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. 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: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.