A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Eac

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