He illustration shows a section of a slave ship along 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.