What did ships traveling the middle passage carry?

Ships traveling the Middle Passage primarily carried enslaved Africans being transported to the Americas. In addition to human cargo, these ships often carried goods such as rum, sugar, and other commodities that were part of the transatlantic trade. The journey was notorious for its brutal conditions, with many enslaved individuals suffering from overcrowding, disease, and malnutrition. The Middle Passage was a key component of the triangular trade system connecting Africa, Europe, and the Americas.