A TRAGEDY ONBOARD THE ZONG

The story of the Zong sinks into 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 life, the cr

On the frosty morning of February 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of American militiamen. Driven by vengeance, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan,