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

Ballast Quay

— Titanic Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Ballast Quay Marker

Inscription. This quay saw majestic sailing ships berthed and unloading their precious cargoes. They would take on stones and boulders as ballast for their outward journeys with empty holds. The Town Hall built in 1874 was once the office of the Cork Harbour Commissioners. The establishment nearby has served beer since 1885.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 51° 51.024′ N, 8° 17.436′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Kilgarvan. It is at the intersection of Lynch's Quay and East Beach, on the left when traveling east on Lynch's Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Lynch's Quay, Cobh, 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: Chomhairle Ceantair Uirbigh an Chóibh / Cobh Urban District Council (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork Harbour Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cork Harbour Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Teach an Chustaim / Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baths (within shouting distance of this marker); Cunard Line Offices

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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Father Theobald Mathew (about 150 meters away); Lusitania Centenary 2015 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Ballast Quay Marker

The marker is located on the southern face of a venerable pub.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.