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

Vessel: Minnetonka; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Barque; estimated standardized tonnage: 332. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Cabargas, Antonio. The voyage began at Havana on 5 April 1857. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cuba, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 37.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.