THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in humanity's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew committed an act of such callousness that it shocked even society hardened by the realities

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping residents in a treacly soup. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. Bo