THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in humanity's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable horrors. Driven by profit, the captain and his crew perpetrated an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by the realities

On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing citizens in a sticky soup. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more sustained injuries. T