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Set against the backdrop of the Great Irish Famine, this narrative recounts the tragic sinking of the St. John in Massachusetts Bay in 1849. It highlights the plight of Irish emigrants seeking refuge and survival, emphasizing the sorrow of those who perished without any memorial or recognition. The story captures the human cost of the famine and the forgotten lives lost at sea, bringing attention to a significant yet overlooked chapter in history.
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Coffin Ship, William Henry
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Coffin Ship
- Subtitle
- The Wreck of the Brig St. John
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Henry
- Publisher
- Mercier Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781856356312
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Great Irish Famine, this narrative recounts the tragic sinking of the St. John in Massachusetts Bay in 1849. It highlights the plight of Irish emigrants seeking refuge and survival, emphasizing the sorrow of those who perished without any memorial or recognition. The story captures the human cost of the famine and the forgotten lives lost at sea, bringing attention to a significant yet overlooked chapter in history.