The Atrocity on the Zong
In the heart of 1825, a monstrous deed 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 into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Ever