What was deadliest part of the triangular trade for the enslaved Africans?

The deadliest part of the triangular trade for enslaved Africans was the Middle Passage, the journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the Americas. Conditions on slave ships were horrific, with overcrowding, disease, malnutrition, and abuse leading to high mortality rates. It is estimated that 15% to 20% of enslaved individuals did not survive the journey, suffering immense trauma and suffering before even reaching their destination. This horrific passage marked the beginning of a life of enslavement and exploitation in the New World.