The slave ship Minerva arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 480 people had been taken aboard and approximately 296 arrived.

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 20 August 1828. 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: 62 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.