The slave ship Maria arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 344 people had been taken aboard and approximately 334 arrived.

Vessel: Maria; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Pestana, Henrique José; Captain: Moreira, Antônio José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 21 December 1828. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 28 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.