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 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such barbarity that it shocked even those hardened by the r

On a blustery morning in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a sticky soup. Scores of people were lost their lives, and many more were