The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The story of the Zong remains etched upon the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a horrific voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human lif

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery afternoon in 1919, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a wall of of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, flattening buildings and burying people in a sticky soup. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more were wounded. The city

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