Voyage of Mercy

The inspiring true story of America's first humanitarian relief effort: the USS Jamestown's heroic voyage to famine-stricken Ireland In Voyage of Mercy , Stephen Puleo chronicles the remarkable journey of the USS Jamestown, a converted warship that sailed from Boston to Ireland in 1847, bearing food and supplies for the millions starving during the potato famine. This unprecedented mission, authorized by Congress, launched America's tradition of providing humanitarian aid around the world. Capta