The slave ship Minerva departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Braga, José Ribeiro da Castro; Investor: Braga, José Ribeiro da Castro; Investor: Magalhães, Zeferino José Pinto de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 August 1823. 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: 85 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.