THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The tale of the Zong remains a grim 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 cruelty. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew perpetrated an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by the realities o

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was Industrial History catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a gooey soup. Scores of people were fatally injured, and many