Slave ships primarily included merchant vessels, such as brigs, barques, and schooners, which were adapted for the transatlantic slave trade. These ships were often modified to maximize cargo space, allowing them to carry a large number of enslaved individuals in cramped and inhumane conditions. The notorious "slave ship" design featured a tightly packed layout with minimal ventilation and sanitation, leading to high mortality rates during voyages. Additionally, some naval ships were repurposed for this grim trade.
the slave ships were wooden and they smellt horrible and the ships are really dirty.
There were at least 130 sea men on slave ships.
The Middle Passage.
Slaves were manacled and packed tightly into the holds of the slave ships.
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Slave ships during the transatlantic slave trade typically flew the flag of the country that owned the ship, such as Portugal, Spain, England, or the Netherlands.
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Lloyd's of London played a significant role in insuring slave ships and their cargo during the transatlantic slave trade. They provided insurance policies that protected slave owners from financial loss if their ships or human cargo were damaged, lost, or captured. This involvement in insuring slave ships contributed to the profitability of the slave trade.
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