Bourke, Edward J.

Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast (1105- 1993). Including a chapter on shpiwrecks in West Cork / County Cork.

Dublin, Bourke, 1994. 21cm x 15cm. 240 (4) pages. Original illustrated softcover. Some pages detached (like often with this publication). Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Endpaper signed by preowner.

Includes for Example: Dublin/ Wicklow/ Galway/ Kerry/ Cork/ Donegal/ Wexford/ Waterford/ West Cork/ Clare/ Mizen/ Dingle Bay/ Mayo/ Sligo/ Cork Harbour/ Tramore etc.

Ireland has a long and dangerous coastline bordering on the trade routes to Europe. It is not surprising that thousands of ships were lost on the coast over the years. This is a collection of material on more than 2000 ships wrecked near the coast of Ireland. Bourke has diligently researched material from a variety of sources. Further investigation is factilitated by providing dates and references. The accounts are easily accessed by alphabetical index and the local grouping. The material will be of value to scholars and local historians as well as those interested in maritime affairs. Accounts of wreckers, smugglers, piracy and salvage will interest the general reader.

• Keywords: Irish History
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0952302705
• Inventory Number: 41303AB

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