Maritime tragedy of 1917 to be remembered in Waterford
The event will remember the most tragic event in Waterford's maritime history
A poignant event will take place in Waterford City on Sunday, December 15, to commemorate one of the most tragic events in Waterford's martime history.
The event, a free guided walk, will begin at 11am.
In December 1917, the steamers Formby and Coningbeg, operated by the Clyde Shipping Company, were sunk by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea just days apart. These ships, lifelines between Waterford and Liverpool, carried passengers and goods. Tragically, 83 lives were lost, 67 of whom were from Waterford and the surrounding areas. The walk will begin at the Clyde Building on the Quay and will be led by historian Cian Manning and maritime blogger Andrew Doherty. The walk and talk will explore the stories of the Formby and Coningbeg, the impact on the city, and the legacy of those lost. The route will conclude at the memorial near the Tower Hotel. Donations will be welcome welcome for WLR FM’s Christmas Appeal supporting St Vincent de Paul.
