Captain Peter White of New Ross

Captain Peter White of New Ross

Captain Peter White was born in New Ross (Rosbercon) in 1816. He first went to sea around 1831, obtained his Masters Certificate of Service (No. 48.536) on 1 February 1851 at Gloucester and worked for the William Graves & Sons, shipping company of New Ross,...
Tempo lost at Hook Head

Tempo lost at Hook Head

On a beautiful spring morning, we took a trip out to Hook Head.  Rather than visit the lighthouse, however, I was keen to do a short video of the maritime exhibition. It sounded like a good plan during mid-week, but as it was Easter break, the place was hopping. I did...