Cobh

Our next stop was Cobh (Cove) the waterfront from which more than three million Irish emigrated to America, Canada and Australia in the 19^th century. Convicts were also deported to Australia from this island port. It was the final stop of the Titanic before departing on its fateful voyage. We were each given the name of one of the Titanic passengers on our entry ticket and then were able to check it against the list of survivors. An interactive and atmospheric museum exhibition was outstanding and we would have liked a bit more time to take it all in, as well as more time to take a stroll around the town. The stature of the departing emigrant family on the walk outside reminded us of the children on board the “coffin ships”.

Looking out to sea and the uncertain future.