THE ZONG: A DARK CHAPTER IN MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong sinks into the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would culminate in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human life,

On the frosty morning of February 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of American militiamen. Driven by prejudice, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan,