THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

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

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