The slave ship Minerva arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 501 people had been taken aboard and approximately 470 arrived.

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Portela, Antônio de Souza; Captain: Fernandes, José. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured before disembarking enslaved people; vessel recaptured or released subsequently.