The slave ship Maria began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Maria; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 109. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kirkby, Thomas; Investor: Kirkby, Thomas; Investor: Hinds, Thomas (Jr); Captain: Jackson, William; Investor: Jackson, William; Investor: Hinde, Thomas (Sr); Captain: Erskine, Andrew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 August 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.