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

Vessel: Minerva; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 186. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Collins, William; Investor: Collins, William; Investor: D'Wolf, Geo. The voyage began at Bristol (RI) on 8 July 1803. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%.