the slaver Zong on the Thames

In 1781, the Slaver ship the "Zong" was embarking on the 'middle passage', taking slaves from West Africa to England. The ship was overloaded, and malnutrition and disease took their toll on slaves and crew. The slaves were thrown overboard and insurance for chattel was successfully claimed.

The slavership ZONG moored on the Thames River

addressing tour party on the Zong slaver ship

MAY THE EFFORTS OF OUR ANCESTORS
NEVER BE FORGOTTEN