Chapter Ten: The Long Voyage of the Slave Ship

We have finally reached the end of the slave trade. The chapter begins by explaining the impact abolitionist had on the slave trade, and then it transitions into the dates of the last voyage of the trade. This chapter ties all of the previous chapters together and explains why it all came to an end. However, it also elaborates on the lasting effects the trade had on all four major focuses of the book: sailors, captains, merchants, and slaves. I thought that Rediker did an excellent job with carrying out those four titles throughout the entire novel. This chapter also gives out interesting dates and statistics dealing with the trade. Overall, a well executed ending to a book covering the details of the slave ship.