THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong remains a horrific reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the sugar islands, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardene

On a blustery morning in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping people in a gooey soup. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more sustained injuries.