Vessels used in the Zanzibar slave trade

An image showing 'The Stowing of Slaves (Object No. Not Known)'

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Vessels used in the Zanzibar slave trade

Article on 'Vessels used in the Zanzibar slave trade', with and engravings. The sheet has five illustrations entitled (from top left): 'Badane of the Arabian Coast'; 'Matapa boat of the Northern Rivers'; 'Bateele, or Muscat Arab vessel'; 'Bugala, or dhow' and 'Section of vessel, showing the manner of stowing slaves on board'. The reverse features schedules for the Theatre and Musical events.

The work was published in 'The London Illustrated News,' 1 March, 1873.

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Object Details

ID:	ZBA2661
Collection:	Special collections
Type:	Print
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1873
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements:	Overall: 403 x 270 mm