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