Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Rob Roy Hotel
Titanic
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Rob Roy Hotel Marker
During the nineteenth and early twentieth century, Irish emigrant farewell gatherings became known as American Wakes. They were likened to the Irish tradition of funeral wakes where friends and family gathered to commemorate the loss of a loved one while also celebrating their achievements in life. For those emigrating from Ireland, the friends and family who gathered to say goodbye went through and experienced all the same sentiment, sadness at impending separation but joy at the prospect of a new and better life. Such American Wakes would have taken place on countless occasions in this hotel including the period during which Titanic called to Cobh to pick up its 123 passengers of whom only 44 survived the journey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Immigration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1912.
Location. 51° 51.031′ N, 8° 17.68′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is on Pearse Square north of West Beach, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Pearse Square, 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: James Connolly (here, next to this marker); Cσbh / Cobh (a few steps from this marker); Cuimneachαn Titanic / Titanic Memorial
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Also see . . . Irish Emigration to America - The Journey (National Museum of Ireland).
Irish emigration was often viewed as exile. The 'American wake', was known since the 1830s. The Irish custom of 'waking' (watching) the dead was an ancient one. The American wake was held for the emigrant in the same manner as the waking of the deceased...The Titanic ship collected 1,385 bags of letters at Cobh destined for America.(Submitted on June 15, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Rob Roy Hotel Marker
The Rob Roy is now a local pub--the marker is located near the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
