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[[File:FC Slave Ship.png|thumb|250px|An 18th century slave ship]] | |||
'''Slave ships''' were [[Ships|sea-faring vessels]] whose principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned [[Humans|human]] [[Slavery|slaves]]. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the {{Wiki|triangular trade}} between [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="FC">''[[Freedom Cry|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry]]''</ref> During this time, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Royal African Company]] was one of the largest commissioners of slave ships globally.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | '''Slave ships''' were [[Ships|sea-faring vessels]] whose principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned [[Humans|human]] [[Slavery|slaves]]. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the {{Wiki|triangular trade}} between [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="FC">''[[Freedom Cry|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry]]''</ref> During this time, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Royal African Company]] was one of the largest commissioners of slave ships globally.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 8 August 2014
Slave ships were sea-faring vessels whose principal mission was the transportation of imprisoned human slaves. During the 17th and 18th century, slave ships played a significant part in the triangular trade between Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.[1] During this time, the British Royal African Company was one of the largest commissioners of slave ships globally.[2]
Very few vessels ever served exclusively as slave ships, several being former or future naval vessels. Such ships included the frigate Concord,[2] and the Experto Crede, a former merchant brig.[1]