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

Vessel: Ave Maria; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gama, José Tavares da; Investor: Gama; Captain: Peixoto, Luís Bento. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 30 June 1818. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.