THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The tale of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in mankind's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even those hardened by the realities of the slave trad

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing citizens in a gooey mire. Dozens of people were killed, and many more suffered. Boston faced a