THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

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 sugar islands, embarked on a transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by profit, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society harde

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery January in 1919, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying residents in a treacly soup. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. The city

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