Cobh

loosechippings · Veteran Member

Cobh

Michele Erdvig · Host

This is the link you need: http://www.cobhheritage.com/genealogy/ On the bottom of the page is contact info. They will be able to answer your questions.

Judy · Guru

Hi Mike,

I don't know if this helps you, but my mother left Queenstown in 1927 on the Cunard Line. So I know that ship company was picking up passengers around that time. You may also be interested in the fact that the original pier is still there in Cobh. When you get to Cobh you can look for the pier and get a photo. Also be sure to visit the Queenstown Story Museum. The White Star Line was also still picking up passengers around that time frame.

Judy

loosechippings · Veteran Member

Wow that looks fascinating, I can't wait to look, Thank you.

-- Edited by loosechippings on Wednesday 20th of February 2013 12:08:47 PM

loosechippings · Veteran Member

Michele & Judy thank you for the information, my Wife will be touched to know that the original pier is still there.

Take Care,

Mike

Michele Erdvig · Host

I'm sure you will visit the Queenstown Story Museum. Very interesting. Be sure to see the bronze statue of Annie Moore on the pier. There are also walking tours available. You might want to go up the hill to see St. Colman's Cathedral. It was the last landmark many saw as they departed Ireland.

Irrover · Veteran Member

1929-06-08 Cabin, R.M.S. Cedric, Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown, Captain J. Kearney (Lt. Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.)
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loosechippings · Veteran Member

The White Star Archives were very interesting but alas passenger information stops in 1928, but you can get lost on that site for hours, great history. St. Colman's was definitely on our list of places to see, it is very striking, did you take that photo Michele?

-- Edited by loosechippings on Thursday 21st of February 2013 05:53:24 AM

Michele Erdvig · Host

No, that's not my photo you can find it here: http://media.lonelyplanet.com/lpi/7087/7087-122/681x454.jpg

CowboyCraic · Guru

My better half does Irish genealogy. His grandfather came over in 1929 sailing from Cobh into Boston. He has had some success with finding out ship information. If you wish, you can send me an email, bitdevine@rinconcreekstudios.com, with his information. I can have him check his databases for you.

Cobh was the last Irish sight many emmigrants would see. and the locals will tell you that thousands of prayers went up as they watched the Cathedral Spire fade out of view.

-- Edited by CowboyCraic on Monday 25th of February 2013 02:29:37 PM

loosechippings · Veteran Member

Bit,

That you for the offer, I have sent you the details.
I took a look at your Web Store, you have some very nice and creative items.
Oh and a PS, our youngest Son lives out your way in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Take Care,

Mike

CowboyCraic · Guru

Thanks, MIke,

Received the email this morning. I will pass it over to the Bones Man and see what he can dig up for you.

Thanks for taking a look at my Zenfolio store. I started that one a few years ago to better highlight my photography.

Albuquerque is one of my favorite "gateway" cities. I love Two Fools Tavern. I have heard some good toe tapp'n music in there! Fonna Sona & Saoirse are two of my favorite Albuquerque Celtic groups. I love to explore Apple Mountain Music whenever I get the chance.

I think we may try to bring our shop in for the Celtic Festival next year.

loosechippings · Veteran Member

Well in Albuquerque you can be Irish year round by just having a Green Chili Cheeseburger, yum! Flavorful but only mildly hot.

Thank you for the Geneology look up,

Mike

CowboyCraic · Guru

Mike,

In a cursory look, we did manage to locate your father-in-law's passenger record. However, he didn't ship out of Cobh. I have sent you an email