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

Vessel: Maria; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 97. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wood, Joseph; Captain: Blyder; Captain: Bennet, Jaime; Investor: Martin, Simeon. The voyage began at Newport on 23 January 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 59.0%.