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The Sparkling Wave dilema

by andrew | Apr 6, 2018 | Irelands Maritime Heritage, River Lore, Waterford History

Generally, ships in distress receive a welcome in any port, but this was not so with the Liverpool barque Sparkling Wave. For the ship was carrying an explosive cargo, of such a quantity, the city fathers of Waterford could not permit her into their port for fear of...

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