In the Great Westerns Wake

This illustrated talk will look at the history of the Great Western steamer which ran from Waterford to Fishguard up to 1966 and carried many emigrants abroad for the industrial cities of the UK.  The talk will focus primarily on the social history of the vessel, the cargo, passengers and crew and the company’s connection with Waterford. Andrew will also share many personal anecdotes, published reflections and memories shared by his readers over the years. 

Andrew Doherty is from Cheekpoint and has a fishing and community work background. He has a general interest in maritime history and a deep interest in the social history of Waterford Harbour and the Three Sister Rivers – Barrow, Nore and Suir.  He founded, what is now, the Tides and Tales Maritime Community Project in 2014. The website of this project can be found at www.tidesandtales.ie

This talk will be taking place at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre on the 6th of February at 7.30pm.

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