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University of Virginia's Slave Trade Database

The University of Virginia's Slave Trade Database is a comprehensive digital resource that records detailed information on the forced transportation of enslaved Africans to North America between 1725 and 1866. It includes data on about 36,000 voyages, such as ships involved, routes taken, origins, and destinations. This database helps researchers understand the scale, networks, and economic aspects of the transatlantic slave trade, providing valuable insights into a crucial and tragic part of history through careful documentation and analysis.