The slave ship Maria arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 231 people had been taken aboard and approximately 200 arrived.

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 17 August 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward + Ivory + Gold + Benin (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.