by andrew | Sep 27, 2019 | Emigration, Waterford Ships
To generations of locals, the Clyde boats were a byword for employment, trade, emigration, and holidays and the final two that were often referred to at home were the Rockabill and the Tuskar. Two very different ships, two different personalities but two ships that...
by andrew | Dec 15, 2018 | Shipwrecks, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships
Within two days in December 1917, Waterford experienced its worst maritime disaster with the sinking of Clyde Shipping’s SS Formby and SS Coningbeg. Of the 83 souls who perished 67 were from Waterford, the harbour, and hinterland including Faithlegg and...
by andrew | Oct 20, 2017 | Maritime Wexford, Pilots
Those who have looked on the photos depicting the bustling trade on Waterford and New Ross quays in the 19th Century must wonder at the safety aspect of so many ships in close proximity. Indeed the risks associated with this golden age of sea travel have made for...
by andrew | Mar 31, 2017 | Guest Posts, Irelands Maritime Heritage, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers
Today’s guest blog, is from one of my earliest supporters and sources of encouragement, Brendan Grogan. Brendan has worked in the background and supplying photos, information and advice on my online mission to celebrate Waterford Harbours maritime tradition....
by andrew | Feb 3, 2017 | Emigration, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships
I was raised on stories of the Clyde boats such as the Rockabill or the Tuskar. It wasn’t just because they passed the house on a regular basis, but they were major employers in the area, and were vital when it came to the export of cattle and other goods. We...
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