Episode 4 of 7
Royal Navy Relief Operations
- When
- 14 January 1847
- Where
- Cork
The Royal Navy squadron in Cork undertook significant relief operations, distributing supplies from the British Relief Association.
Rear-Admiral Hugh Pigot received orders in January 1847 to distribute supplies from the British Relief Association, treating them identically to government aid. The squadron transported government relief into the port of Cork and other coastal ports.
Sources
- Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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