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

The Deepwater Quay

— Titanic Trail —

 
 
The Deepwater Quay Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. The Deepwater Quay Marker
Inscription. The heritage centre is housed in the railway station building from where mail and baggage for Titanic were loaded onto waiting tenders at the Deepwater Quay. First and second class passengers boarded the tender “Ireland” here and were taken to the great ship at anchor in the outer harbour.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 51° 50.927′ N, 8° 17.936′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ringmeen. It is at the intersection of Deepwater Quay and Westbourne Place, on the right when traveling south on Deepwater Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Munster P24 Y560, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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are within walking distance of this marker: Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 (here, next to this marker); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (a few steps from this marker); Annie Moore Statue (a few steps from this marker); Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (a few steps from this marker); The History of the Cobh – Cork Railway Line (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cobh Line / Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline (about 120 meters away); An Cóbh / Cobh (about 120 meters away); 150 Bliain - An Cóbh / Cobh 150 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.
 
Also see . . .  About Titanic & Cobh (Cobh Heritage Centre).
The pride of the White Star Line arrived at Roches Point (the outer anchorage of Queenstown Harbour) at 11.30am. Meanwhile the intending passengers went to the White Star Line pier to board the tenders PS Ireland and PS America which would ferry them to the waiting liner. A total of 123 passengers embarked at Queenstown, three travelled first class, seven second class while the remainder travelled in steerage (3rd class). After boarding the tenders
The Deepwater Quay Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. The Deepwater Quay Marker
The marker is located at the end of the quay, near the statue of Annie Moore.
they proceeded to the Deepwater Quay (where Cobh Heritage Centre is now located) to load mail bags from the mail train.
(Submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Nov. 11, 2026