THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The account of the Zong remains a horrific reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew perpetrated an act of such barbarity that it shocked even those hardened by the realiti

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and burying residents in a sticky mire. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Boston fac