THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. All

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