The illustration shows a section of a slave ship along the Middle Passage. Slaves on a ship on the Middle Passage. What does this drawing show about enslaved Africans aboard this ship? It shows how tightly they were packed, which led to a harsh and often deadly journey. It shows how loosely they were packed, which led to a very safe and calming journey. It shows how comfortably they were packed, which led to a secure and harmless journey. It shows how carelessly they were packed, which led to a casual and effortless journey.