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

Vessel: Maria; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 360.7. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Snouck Hugronje; Investor: Louyssen, Abraham; Captain: Pieters, Carel. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 26 April 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.