World’s First Classification Society Apologises For Its Historic Role In Slave Trade

World’s First Classification Society Apologises For Its Historic Role In Slave Trade
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Lloyd’s Register, one of the oldest and most respected British maritime services companies in the world, has apologised for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.

The apology was made after a 2022 investigation revealed the company’s involvement in the trade of enslaved Africans during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Founded in 1760, Lloyd’s Register was the first classification society in the world. Its job was to inspect and certify the safety of...

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