The slave ship Minerva arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 507 people had been taken aboard and approximately 489 arrived.

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. 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. 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: 57 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.