The Columbus Calamity. Hook Head January 1852

The Columbus Calamity. Hook Head January 1852

by | Jan 28, 2022 | Shipwrecks

On Tuesday 6th January 1852 the American sailing ship Columbus went ashore to the east of Hook Lighthouse and was wrecked. Despite the efforts of those onshore 14 were lost including three female passengers. It was arguably an avoidable tragedy but as is often the...