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RNLI Mayday Mile Fundraiser – reschedule due to weather; Sunday May 30th 2021

RNLI Mayday Mile Fundraiser – reschedule due to weather; Sunday May 30th 2021

by andrew | May 15, 2021 | Lifeboats, Project Updates

Due to the poor weather of late, I have decided to reschedule my fundraising walk to Sunday 30th May. Its disappointing after all the support and the meet ups I had planned, but I am hopeful that the following week will be just as good. Many thanks for all the...
Captain Albert Bestic remembered – surviving Lusitania

Captain Albert Bestic remembered – surviving Lusitania

by andrew | May 7, 2021 | Lifeboats, Rescues at sea, Shipwrecks

I would like to thank David Carroll for this guest post on Captain Albert Bestic who served aboard the RMS Lusitania which was torpedoed on this day, May 7th 1915. Third Officer Bestic was one of those that survived. Over now to David for his account. Growing up in...
A heart-rending finale.  The loss of 5 Dunmore East Coastguards.

A heart-rending finale. The loss of 5 Dunmore East Coastguards.

by andrew | Apr 30, 2021 | Coastguard, Lifeboats, Pilots, Rescues at sea, Shipwrecks, Waterford History

On a blustery Thursday afternoon, January 27th 1869, five Coastguard men said goodbye to their wives and children before leaving their homes in Dunmore East and traveling to Waterford city.  The purpose was to collect a new lifeboat to be used at their station on the...
Review of Decies 2021 – Celebrating a rich maritime tradition in Waterford

Review of Decies 2021 – Celebrating a rich maritime tradition in Waterford

by andrew | Apr 26, 2021 | Book Reviews, Waterford History

Decies is the Journal of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society and is published in November each year.  This years edition, #76, is packed with the usual high quality content but for those with a maritime history interest, it’s a particularly rich...
My appearance on RTE Seascapes

My appearance on RTE Seascapes

by andrew | Apr 17, 2021 | Project Updates, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers

On Friday 16th April I appeared on Seascapes, the RTÉ Radio 1 maritime programme with Fergal Keane. Fergal very kindly interviewed me about my book Waterford Harbour Tides and Tales. We covered the background to my blogging and writing, discussed the importance of...
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