This historical account details the brutal mass murder aboard the Dutch slave ship Zorg in 1781, where over 130 enslaved Africans were drowned for insurance money.
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This historical account details the brutal mass murder aboard the Dutch slave ship Zorg in 1781, where over 130 enslaved Africans were drowned for insurance money.
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"A book of great importance and one that will likely become a classic." - New York Times Book Review One of The New York Times ' 100 Most Notable Books of 2025 A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2025 A New Yorker Essential Read From the Pulitzer Finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives Perfect for fans of David Grann’s The Wager and The Wide, Wide Sea by Hampton Sides In late October 1780, a slave ship set sail from the Netherlands,...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of violence against slaves, including mass drowning.
Profanity
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Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor references to evangelical anti-slavery movements.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Strong focus on anti-slavery advocacy and human rights discourse.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme focus on slavery, cruelty, and systemic suffering of enslaved people.
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