The slave ship Minerva arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 577 people had been taken aboard and approximately 475 arrived.

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Magalhães, Zeferino José Pinto de; Captain: Souza, Antônio José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 4 August 1821. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 66 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.