The Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society A rope thrown from the shore was a useful tool, and a pulley system – later known as a ‘breeches buoy’ – could be set up to ferry people to safety. However, a person could only throw a rope a short distance, usually against the wind. By… Continue reading Coastguard Lifesaving Carts
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Pirates at Muglins
Original newspaper report of the crime and execution of pirates, who were left hanging, one at Muglins and another at the Pigeon House. They had seized the ship “Earl of Sandwich”, murdered Captain Glass, his wife and daughter and most of the crew.
Legends of the Lusitania
LEGENDS OF THE LUSITANIA The sinking of the Lusitania by a torpedo from U20 off the Old Head of Kinsale on Friday 7 May 1915 was the single greatest shipwreck tragedy in Irish waters. Some 1200 men, women and children died. A warning to intending passengers had been placed beside the sailing notice in the… Continue reading Legends of the Lusitania
Saint-Malo
by Eric Duhan Once you touch ground in Saint-Malo you are entering a place steeped in history from the very first time when man set foot in Western Europe. In the earlier centuries the visitors first view of the city was from out to sea as the city was surrounded by salt marches. It must… Continue reading Saint-Malo
New Book on Irish Shipping
The Rosslare Maritime Enthusiasts based at The Rosslare Maritime Heritage Centre in Rosslare Harbour, Wexford, are currently coming to the end of a 4/5 year project to produce a book entitled ‘Irish Shipping Ltd. – A Fleet History’.
Print of Asgard II by Pat Dover
Archived: Support two charities by purchasing a print of a painting by Pat Dover, Wicklow.
Pat has painted Asgard II many times, especially on her many visits to the port of Wicklow.
He painted from a picture taken by John Manning Irish Coast Guard helicopter crewman.
It was photographed on 10th July 2005.
Asgard II led out the tall ships from Waterford on that day.
It was a calm day, emphasised by the slackness of the sails.
It will benefit the new “Pride of Ireland” fund.
It will also benefit the Maritime Institute.
Kerlogue by Pat Sweeney 17 October
KERLOGUE By Pat Sweeney Maritime historian and author Stella Maris Seafarers Club Beresford Place, Dublin 1 (rear of Custom House) Thursday, 17th October 2013 At 8:00pm Bar and light refreshments available All Welcome Maritime Institute of Ireland Autumn Lectures
Book Launch: Beware the Coast of Ireland
Sam Hutchison’s new book Beware the Coast of Ireland will be launched on Thursday 24 October 2013
The Annual National Commemoration Services For Irish Seafarers
The Annual National Commemoration Services For Irish Seafarers will be held on Sunday 17 November 2013
New Sea Memorial at Skerries
The President Mr Michael Higgins unveiled a new sea memorial at Skerries on
Sunday 30 September 2013. The memorial consists of a refurbished rocket
rescue team practice pole used by the Coastguard service to train for rescue
of sailors from ships stranded offshore.