- The starting point of the Middle Passage varied depending on the specific slave trading voyage. However, the majority of enslaved Africans were captured from various regions along the West African coast. The primary areas included:
- Senegambia: This region encompassed present-day Senegal and Gambia and was a major source of enslaved people during the early stages of the transatlantic slave trade.
- Sierra Leone: Located in present-day Sierra Leone, this region became an important slave-trading hub in the 18th century.
- Gold Coast (present-day Ghana): The Gold Coast was a significant source of enslaved people, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Bight of Benin (present-day Nigeria and Benin): This region also played a major role in the slave trade, with significant numbers of enslaved individuals being captured from various ethnic groups.
Ending Point:
- The main destination for the enslaved Africans who survived the Middle Passage was the Americas, particularly the Caribbean and various European colonies in North and South America. They were sold to plantation owners, mine owners, and other slave owners in these regions.
- The main disembarkation point in the Caribbean was the Spanish island of Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and Dominican Republic). Other important destinations included Jamaica, Barbados, and Cuba,
- In North America, the major ports for the slave trade were Charleston and New Orleans in the United States, as well as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador in Brazil.