THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The tale of the Zong remains a horrific reminder of the darkest chapters in mankind's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by profit, the captain and his crew committed an act of such barbarity that it shocked even society hardened by the

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, flattening buildings and entombing people in a sticky mire. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered. Authoriti

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