Your Guide When Visiting Ardmore
On a misty Sunday morning in October 1963, the peaceful shores of Ardmore, County Waterford, became the stage for a dramatic maritime rescue that would be etched into local memory for generations. The Fee des Ondes, a 300-ton French trawler hailing from the port of Lorient, found itself in peril as it approached the treacherous…
On a fateful day in December 1912, the Marechal de Noailles embarked on an extraordinary journey. This French vessel, hailing from the port of Nantes, set sail from Glasgow with an ambitious destination: New Caledonia, a French penal colony nestled in the South Pacific. The Ill-Fated Voyage The ship’s cargo hold was filled with a…
In the misty darkness of a December night in 1913, the three-masted schooner Nellie Fleming sailed towards an unexpected rendezvous with destiny off the coast of Ardmore. This vessel, part of the Fleming family’s merchant fleet from Youghal, was no stranger to the treacherous waters of the Irish coast. A Merchant’s Legacy The Nellie Fleming…
Dive into the mysterious depths of Ardmore’s maritime history—where the waves whisper tales of adventure, tragedy, and the indomitable spirit of seafarers! Ardmore is not just a picturesque village; it’s a treasure trove of shipwrecks that have shaped our coastline and community. Unearth the Secrets of the Sea Imagine standing on the rugged cliffs, gazing…