A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the heart of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.