A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped 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.