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School: Baile an Spidéail (roll number 467)

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Ballinspittle, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Cearr
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0320, Page 289

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    “Loss of the "Albion". ...”

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    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
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás De Faoite
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garrettstown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Diarmuid De Faoite
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Garrettstown, Co. Cork