Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Robert Forde
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Robert Forde Marker
In memory of Robert Forde R.N. 18751959
Who served on Terra Nova with Captain Scott and took part in the 19101913 British Antarctic Expedition.
Interred in the Old Cobh Cemetery, Cork.
Erected by the Robert Forde Commemoration Committee
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 51° 50.978′ N, 8° 17.707′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It can be reached from the intersection of Casement Square and Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Casement Square, Cobh, Munster P24 Y560, 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: Councillor Pat O'Mahony (within shouting distance of this marker); President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Pαirc John F. Kennedy / John F Kennedy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonia OSullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. Lusitania (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Connolly (about 90 meters away); Cuimneachαn Titanic / Titanic Memorial (about 90 meters away); Rob Roy Hotel (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.
Also see . . .
this page online
Forde took part in two depot laying journeys. During the Western Party journey, he was sledge master which was led by Griffith Taylor in 1911. The Terra Nova expedition undertook an extensive survey of the Antarctic from 19111913. Forde and his companions had the responsibility of examining the area around Ross Island and the Polar Plateau. This is the reason behind the glacier being called Mount Forde in the Victoria Land.(Submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Robert Forde Marker
The marker is located within Kennedy Park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Robert Forde Marker
The marker is next to the former White Star Line building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
