THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The tale 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 perpetrated an act of such barbarity that it shocked even the people hardened by the realiti

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing citizens in a gooey mire. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered