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

Vessel: Maria; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 316. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Snouck Hugronje; Investor: Louyssen, Abraham; Captain: Jansen, Jan. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 23 August 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.