Lord Cloncurry and the Aid
The AID with a valuable cargo of Roman sculptures sank at Killiney. This tells of Lord Cloncurry, his life and…
The East India Company at Dundaniel
Paddy O'Sullivan For more on this theme read: The Asian Adventures of the Bandon River Ships: "Hope" and "Thomas". PREFACE…
From Havana to Skibereen (Piet Hein)
"The bones of the treasure ship Santa Anna Maria lie strewn in forty feet of water on a rocky headland…
Dublin Shipyards
Irish Shipbuilding Miscellaneous Dublin yards While the main shipbuilding in Dublin Involved the Liffey yard, later Vickers, and Ross &…
Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris)
The Apostleship of the Sea (affectionately known as Stella Maris to seafarers in approximately 60 countries (many with multiple ports)…
Coastguard Lifesaving Carts
The Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent SocietyA rope thrown from the shore was a useful tool, and a pulley…
Pirates at Muglins
Original newspaper report of the crime and execution of pirates, who were left hanging, one at Muglins and another at…
Legends of the Lusitania
LEGENDS OF THE LUSITANIA The sinking of the Lusitania by a torpedo from U20 off the Old Head of Kinsale…