A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves