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 transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew committed an act of such callousness that it shocked even society hard

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 crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a sticky mass. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more were wounded.