The Rivers Severn and Avon

Slavery Routes

This section contains information about the journeys taken by the slave ships between Bristol, Africa and America. It also looks at the places involved. Click on any of the sections below to see more details and take a look at the ‘Map’ for an interesting view of the journeys.

A View of ye Jason Privateer

From Bristol to Africa

This section contains information about the journey taken by the slave ships from Bristol to Africa.

Leaflet of Plymouth Committee of Abolitionists

From Africa to America

This section contains information about the journey taken by the slave ships from Africa to America.

Tobacco Plant

From America to Bristol

This section contains information about the journey taken by the slave ships from America to Bristol.

Chart showing European trading forts

The Places Involved

This section contains information about the places that were primarily involved in the transatlantic slave trade.