Slaves were branded, and kept in pins for shipment into the new world. Bruce Island was just one of dozens down the African Coast. At least, 50,000 slaves passed through this island. In 1756, a British ship named the “Hare” set sail for Charleston carrying 80 African slaves. It carried a 10 year old girl; her master gave her the name Priscilla. She spent 10 weeks on the ship; seeing 13 other slaves die on the way. Then thrown into the ocean, that was so common sharks would follow the boat looking to feast on whatever fell overboard. As the ship got closer to shore, slaves were rubbed with oil, and gunpowder to make the slaves look healthier and strong.
