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Shipwrecks in Ireland : the must-haves
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The sinking of the Lusitania (1915)
On May 7, 1915, the torpedoing of the liner Lusitania by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland led to the tragic deaths of 1,200 passengers.
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The sinking of the Jeanie Johnston
Discover the captivating story of the Jeanie Johnston, an iconic ship of Ireland's Great Famine era, famous for its voyages to America.
(0 votes)Shipwrecks in Ireland
With its jagged coasts and turbulent waters, Ireland has caused the loss of many ships over the centuries. An overview of the most famous shipwrecks off the Emerald Isle.
The most sadly famous shipwrecks off the coast of Ireland
The Invincible Armada (1588)
The Invincible Armada in 1588 is the most famous shipwreck! In 1588, a storm scattered the fleet of the Invincible Armada sent by Philip II of Spain, causing the drowning of 5,000 sailors. Some survivors integrated into the Irish population.
The Doddington in 1755
This English ship carrying 180 men and gold crashed on the reefs south of Wexford. Only 88 passengers survived by taking refuge on a small islet.
The Jeanie Johnston in 1858
Built to transport Irish emigrants to America, this three-masted sailing ship sank off Cape Horn during a violent storm. 48 people drowned.
The Lusitania in 1915
Torpedoed by a German U-Boat, this British ocean liner sank south of Cork with 1,200 passengers on board. This shipwreck marked public opinion and hastened the United States’ entry into the war.
The Merchant Navy in 1939-1945
During World War II, no fewer than 1,000 Irish merchant ships were sunk by German U-Boats, mainly in the North Atlantic.
Thus, from sunken treasures to symbolic wrecks, Irish waters abound with ship remains filled with moving human adventures. Enough to inspire many legends in the land of the Celts!
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