Kilgarvan in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Cork Harbour Tragedy
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Cork Harbour Tragedy Marker
John Higgins CHC Patrick Wilshaw NS Frank Powell NS William Duggan NS Frank Lloyd NS
May they rest in peace
Erected 1992.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 51.018′ N, 8° 17.466′ W. Memorial is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Kilgarvan. It is at the intersection of East Beach and Lynch's Quay, on the left when traveling west on East Beach. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 4-8 East Beach, 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: A different marker also named Cork Harbour Tragedy (here, next to this marker); Chomhairle Ceantair Uirbigh an Chσibh / Cobh Urban District Council (a few steps from this marker); Ballast Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); Teach an Chustaim / Custom House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Baths (about 90 meters
this page online
Also see . . . Maritime Cork: Remembering the five men killed in the Irish Poplar tragedy (Echo, Dec 18, 2018).
It was emotional as the trumpeter sounded the Last Post and the attendance sang Abide With Me as the names of five men who died in Cork Harbour just before Christmas in 1942 were recalled John Higgins, Patrick Wilshaw, Frank Powell, William Duggan and Frank Lloyd. These men were the only people that lost their lives on active service to the country during the Second World War. They lost their lives on service to the nation in Cork Harbour, said Fred Crudge, Chairman of the Cobh Branch of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women.(Submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Irish Poplar Tragedy
The memorial consists of two commemorative plaques and a light.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Cork Harbour Tragedy Marker
The monument is located in front of Cobh's Old Town Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 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, 3. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
