School: Baile an Spidéail (roll number 467)
- Location:
- Ballinspittle, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seosamh Mac Giolla Cearr
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“Loss of the "Albion". ...”
Loss of the "Albion" The Albion a boat of 447 tons burthen and commanded by Captain John Williams sailed from New York on the first of April 1822 having 23 cabin passengers and 26 steerage besides a crew of 25.For the first 20 days the voyage was pleasant and prosperous but nearing the Old Head of Kinsale a violent storm arose and in 48 hours the boat became a hopeless wreck. She was thrown on to the rocks near Garretstown. The owner of the Garretstown Estate - Mr Rochford- having heard of the wreck immediately proceeded to where the boat lay helpless and with the help of Mr Purcell the steward(continues on next page)- Collector
- Tomás De Faoite
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Garrettstown, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Diarmuid De Faoite
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Garrettstown, Co. Cork