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Waterford Harbour Press Gangs

by andrew | Nov 2, 2018 | River Lore, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships

The Royal Navy Press gangs were licenced kidnappers who operated with official sanction up to the early 19th Century.  Their role was to remove sailors from shore or ship and impress them into the service of the Royal Navy. It was a recruitment policy that was...

Booze, Blaas & Banter

by andrew | Oct 26, 2018 | Project Updates, River Lore, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers

In a new departure for me, I’m going to be one of the contributors at this years Booze, Blaas & Banter. The venue is Jordan’s American Bar on Waterford’s Quay.  It’s part of the Imagine Arts Festival and organised by Johnny Clunno on behalf...

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