Ireland Wooden Schooner Wreck, Rossbeigh Beach
The wooden schooner built in 1860 in Exmouth, England was bought by Richard Kearon of Arklow. She has driven ashore in a storm and wrecked in January 1903 on a voyage bringing a shipment of flour from Kinvara to Cork. There was no loss of life. The wreck had peeked above the sands of Rossbeigh Strand for the past century and was a well-known landmark for locals. It is now completely exposed and has been moved over 100 metres further up the beach.
The timbers, showing the wooden dowels/pegs holding the ship together are now visible for all to see and have been remarkably preserved by the sands of time.
The timbers, showing the wooden dowels/pegs holding the ship together are now visible for all to see and have been remarkably preserved by the sands of time.
Photography Tips
The spot is ideal for sunrise.
Travel Information
There is a car park nearby.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
08:09 - 16:42
| current local time: 21:35
Photo Themes
seascape
shipwreck
Locations
Co. Kerry
Rossbeigh
Wooden Schooner Wreck
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