A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed 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 secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.