Victorian Quarter in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

S.S. Ardmore

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

1. S.S. Ardmore Marker

Inscription. The S.S. Ardmore sailed from this quay on November 11th 1940 bound for Fishguard. She struck a mine off the Saltees and was lost with all hands. This plaque is dedicated to their memory.

F. Barry • E. Bruland • J. Cronin • J. Dalgarno • B. Desmond • J. Fennel • P. Flynn • M. Forde • T. Ford • E. Hare • A. Johnson • J. Kelleher • J. Lane • J. McGlynn • S.J. McNally • P. O’Donovan • T. O’Leary • J. O’Regan • F. O’Shea • Jas. Power • Jn. Power • M. Raymond • P.J. Ryan • E. Speed

With gratitude to Peter Mulvany and Eugene Kehoe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1940.

Location. 51° 54.01′ N, 8° 27.825′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in the Victorian Quarter. It is on Penrose Quay near Michael Collins Bridge, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 - 5 Penrose Quay, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Beale (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Everyman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 27 MacCurtain Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rory Gallagher (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick’s Street / Droichead Phádraig / St Patrick’s Bridge

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(approx. half a kilometer away); John Lynch the Fenian / Seán Ó Loinsigh an Fínín (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick's Street (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Remembering a Cork sea tragedy that left 24 dead.

THE SS Ardmore sailed out of the Port of Cork on the night of Monday, November 11, 1940. Her destination was Fishguard, but she would never make it, creating a mystery that would not be solved for almost six decades...It wasn’t until 1998 that the wreck of the SS Ardmore was officially identified, lying in around 83 feet of water with her mid-ship blown out, a couple of miles south of the Saltee Islands and just under six miles from the harbour at Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford. She had indeed struck a mine.

(Submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

2. S.S. Ardmore Marker

The marker is located at the northwest entrance to Michael Collins Bridge.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

3. S.S. Ardmore Marker

Penrose Quay, location of the S.S. Ardmore marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.