The Slave Ship

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The save ship was tracked by throwing hot tar on sharks from Africa to the colonies,the sharks would follow the ship for food.The slaves were divided by tribe and the chiefs weren't with the tribe[no communication-for fear of rebellion].Tribes were paid$$to catch each other[with nets-no marks or harm of goods].They were brought up on deck every 2days for fresh air and to be washed off].The entire trip was 90 days.So,it would not suprise me that the slaveholders would insure thier cargo.The slaves were then sold at auction on the"block"for big$$ then.Families were quite often divided as they were sold.The best slaves sold for $5000.00 at times.Please read Stamp's"Pecular Institution" for more insght.