THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The tale of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in mankind's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable horrors. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by the

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing citizens in a sticky mire. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. The