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