On April 11, 1912, the Titanic departed Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown, in Co Cork, and set sail for New York. Today The Titanic Experience at Cork harbor commemorates the Irish passengers who ...
The sea shanty “The Holy Ground” refers to the eastern part of Cobh that wasn’t holy at all. The area catered for the needs of sailors! The Titanic’s last port of call was Cobh.
Smith’s missive was postmarked in Ireland, Titanic’s final stop before venturing ... him after disembarking in Queenstown (now called Cobh), while Smith stayed onboard.
An "extremely rare" postcard written by a Titanic passenger who died after the ... and Queenstown - now known as Cobh - before setting out across the Atlantic. Mr Smith had travelled with family ...