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.
Please note: we have been informed that the shipwreck is no longer there.
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.
Please note: we have been informed that the shipwreck is no longer there.
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
05:23 - 21:52
| current local time: 23:38
Photo Themes
Seascape
Shipwreck
Locations
Co. Kerry
Rossbeigh
Wooden Schooner Wreck
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