1st voyage transporting enslaved people (1800–1802): Captain John Kennedy acquired a letter of marque on 9 April 1800.

[3] In 1800, 133 vessels sailed from English ports, bound for the trade in enslaved people.

[3] 2nd voyage transporting enslaved people (1802–1804): Captain Joseph (or John) Silcock sailed from Bristol on 5 December 1802 bound for the Gold Coast.

[5] In 1802, 155 vessels sailed from English ports, bound for the trade in enslaved people.

[5] On 13 May 1803 Lloyd's List (LL) reported that Minerva, Silcock, master, had arrived at Africa.

[6] Minerva, Silcock, master, sailed to the leeward and returned to the Cape Coast Castle on 23 February.

On 8 January 1814 the United States privateer Comet captured a vessel, believed to be Minerva, of London.