The British Slave Trade

Abstract

Abstract Chapter 2 opens with an overview of Britain’s part in the transatlantic slave trade between the first documented British slaving voyage in 1562 and 1807, when Britain’s slave trade was abolished. The primary slave trading ports on the coast of West Africa are then introduced, and the mechanics of slave trading at these sites are detailed. Archaeological work at key African sites is also briefly introduced here, as a preface to more detailed use of information from these projects later in the book. Finally, brief information is provided on the principal New World disembarkation points for captives carried on British ships.