A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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