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 | Dec 8, 2017 | Irelands Maritime Heritage, Shipwrecks, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers, Waterford Ships, World War I
Next weekend in Waterford we will remember our greatest maritime tragedy when, within two days in December 1917, Clyde Shipping’s SS Formby and SS Coningbeg were sunk by a U Boat. Of the 83 souls who perished 67 were from the city, the harbour and hinterland. It...
by andrew | Dec 16, 2016 | Irelands Maritime Heritage, Shipwrecks, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers
Within two days in December 1917, Waterford experienced its biggest loss of seafaring lives 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 and the effects were...
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