A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves.