A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slave