Slave ships

Slave ships were vessels used to transport enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to 19th centuries. These ships were often overcrowded and inhumane, with enslaved people forcibly confined in cramped, brutal conditions. Many endured immense suffering during the long, perilous journeys, with high mortality rates. The trade was driven by economic greed, fueling the forced labor of enslaved Africans to support colonial economies. Understanding slave ships highlights the profound cruelty and profound human rights violations central to this dark chapter in history.