A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the heart of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.