This week, Lindsay tells us the incredible story of the Ship of Miracles, the SS Meredith Victory. During the Korean War, the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir left thousands of civilians stranded. The SS Meredith Victory and its crew did the impossible, loading the ship well beyond its capacity and delivering a true Christmas Miracle.
References:
Bicker, L. (2019, December 24). The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50805106
SS MEREDITH VICTORY. (2022, February 28). U.S. Department of Transportation Marine Administration. https://www.maritime.dot.gov/history/gallant-ship-award/ss-meredith-victory
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