What happens to the captives when ship reaches Barbados?

Upon reaching Barbados, enslaved Africans faced an auction at the Bridgetown market, where they were bought and sold by colonial plantation owners. These auctions occurred throughout the day, with enslaved people separated into groups based on factors such as age, gender, skill level, and physical condition. Buyers carefully examined potential purchases, assessing their health and strength as they would livestock, and made decisions based on the suitability of the captives for labor on their plantations. The auction process marked the beginning of a new, harsh reality for these Africans, as they were traded like commodities and subjected to the dehumanizing conditions of slavery in the Caribbean colonies.