The slave ship Maria left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 267 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Maria; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Yacht; estimated standardized tonnage: 136. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lopes, O S; Captain: Francisco, Vítor J. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 12 April 1844. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Lagos, Onim (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 52 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.