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The Forgotten Massacre at Sea
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In October 1992, eight young Ghanaians ?? boarded a Ukrainian cargo ship at Takoradi Harbour, dreaming of reaching Europe to build better lives. Among them was Kingsley Ofosu, a young man with hopes of studying engineering.

But six days into the voyage, the dream turned into horror. The crew discovered the stowaways, stole their belongings, and locked them in a dark compartment with little food or water. One by one, the men were lured out—told they were being moved—only to be beaten, shot, and cast into the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal ?.

Among the victims was Kingsley’s half-brother, Albert. Kingsley was next in line, but in a desperate struggle, he managed to escape back into the bowels of the ship. For three terrifying days, he hid while the killers searched for him.

When the ship docked in Le Havre, France ??, Kingsley slipped away and reported the crime to police. With his testimony and evidence from the cargo hold, the crew was arrested. The captain and first mate were sentenced to life imprisonment; others received decades-long sentences.

Out of eight young men, only Kingsley survived. His story later inspired a Hollywood movie, though no film could truly capture the depth of the tragedy.

? This is more than a tale of survival—it is a reminder of the desperate risks people take for hope, and of the cruelty that can await them.

✨ Kingsley Ofosu lives on as both a survivor and the guardian of seven silenced dreams.
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#2
The Atlantic might have swallowed so many untold stories like this.
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#3
So sad that people looking for a better life had to face this. I like Kingsley's courage. Imagine being hunted for 3 days.
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#4
Wow… I never heard this story before. Truly heartbreaking ?.
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#5
This shows how cruel humans can be when greed and hate take over.
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#6
Anyone know the title of the movie?
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#7
RIP to the seven young men who didn’t make it ?.
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