How were the captains treated during their journey, in the middle passage?

One way the captains developed was with an instrument called the Speculum Oris. The Speculum Oris was an instrument that was shaped like a pair of scissors and when inserted in the closed mouth would force the jaws open. On the side of the instrument, there was a thumbscrew that one could turn to slowly force the jaws open. This way, the crew could force the Africans to eat so that they wouldn't die. One could say that this is one way that the crew was able to take away the little power and defense the Africans had over their minds and bodies.

The group that was most affected by the Middle Passage were the women. Unfortunately they were caught easily and could not defend themselves like the men. Not only were they treated just as bad as the men and children, some of the African women were even singled out to be ship whores. They were forced to submit to the crew, and were repeatedly raped. Once again, the African was relieved of their own power, even over their bodies.

Middle Passage Journey

He might not be the owner of the ship or the slaves but while at sea his commands were sacrosanct, if he made mistakes or failed to deliver his cargo he would answer to the owners after the voyage. I do not accept they "endured twice the misery".

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