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 transported to the Caribbean, embarked on a horrific voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to

On the frosty morning of February 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American Stories of Loss 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 hatred, these men, led by the infamous Major Jo