A Tragedy Onboard The Zong

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

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The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a treacly mass. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Authori

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