Yes. Men and women slaves were separated. For what? I don't know why
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Yes. No light nor ventilation for slaves. Which is why sickness was so rampant aboard the ship.
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One boards by transferring - from shore, ground or other surface - to a ship (or other craft).On setting both feet upon the craft, one has boarded and so is now on board or aboard; the terms mean the same.The ship or other craft is assumed, and it isn't essential to mention it again if it's already been made clear what one is boarding and from where.
He jumped aboard a whaling ship.
They created the Mayflower Compact while aboard the ship.