Life Aboard a Slave Ship, History

From approximately 1525 to 1866, 12. 5 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Middle Passage to serve as slaves in the New World. Life aboard slave ships was agonizing and dangerous; nearly 2 million slaves would perish on their journey across the Atlantic. ,HistoryChannel Read More: Check out exclusive HISTORY content: Website Facebook Twitter HISTORY, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for awardwinning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network s alloriginal programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. Visit us at for more info.