What were some of the major causes of death on a slave ship?

Disease, specifically malaria and yellow fever, was the most common cause of death among sailors. A high crew mortality rate on the return voyage was in the captain's interests as it reduced the number of sailors who had to be paid on reaching the home port.

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Disease, specifically malaria and yellow fever, was the most common cause of death among sailors.

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