Route Mapping - India to Caribbean Journey
50 minutes
Small Groups
Geography & History
Students chart sea routes from India to the Caribbean using physical and digital maps, understanding geographical challenges and journey hardships faced by indentured servants.
Learning Objectives
- Trace historical sea routes from India to the Caribbean
- Understand geographical challenges of the journey
- Develop map reading and navigation skills
- Calculate distances and journey duration
- Empathize with the hardships of indentured servants
Key Route Information
Departure Ports
Calcutta (Kolkata), Madras (Chennai), Bombay (Mumbai)
Journey Duration
6-12 weeks depending on weather and stops
Route Challenges
Monsoons, rough seas, overcrowding, disease
Caribbean Destinations
Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, other colonies