History, 30.10.2021 08:50, chrisgaz14

Most slave ship captains were paid for each slave they started the journey with, regardless of whether they survived the journey to the Americas or not. For this reason, most captains were " packers," cramming as many people on board as possible If a slave died on board, or showed signs of illness, they would be tossed overboard. were used as 'proof of purchase.'

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