The slave ship Maria departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Maria; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 271. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Captain: Smale, Jno; Investor: Smale, Jno. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 May 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.