Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
RMS Mauretania
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. RMS Mauretania Marker
Operator
Cunard Line
Launched
Sept 20th 1906
Route
SouthamptonCobhNew York
Maiden Voyage
Nov 16th 1907
Out of Service
1934
Capacity
2,165
Decks
9
Tonnage
31,938 GRT
Length
790ft
Beam
88 ft
Draft
33ft
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1906.
Location. 51° 51.023′ N, 8° 17.699′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is at the intersection of Casement Square and Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling south on Casement Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Casement 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: Lusitania Peace Memorial (here, next to this marker); S.S. Lusitania (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lusitania Peace Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Hennessy (a few steps from this marker); James Connolly (within shouting distance of this marker); Rob Roy Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . RMS Mauretania (Great Ocean Liners).
One of Cunard's most successful liners, the RMS Mauretania provided transatlantic service for over 28 years, many of them holding the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing, the coveted Blue Riband. Launched in 1906, the Mauretania, alongside sister ship Lusitania, were Cunard's answer to the successful German superliners of the day, the Kaiser Class ships. With White Star, the other British shipping line acquired by JP Morgan of the US, Cunard answered with two turbine powered superliners. The Mauretania and Lusitania were the largest and fastest ship of their day. Although other ships quickly surpassed the Mauretania in size, her speed was legendary and remained the record holder until the SS Bremen overtook the Mauretania in 1929. Unlike her older and smaller sister Lusitania, the Mauretania survived WWI and went on to sail the seas for another decade after the war, bringing pride to the UK.(Submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. The 'Mauretania'
The marker is located outside a pub named the Mauretania, which is across from the memorial to the Lusitania, the RMS Mauretania's sister ship.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Lusitania Peace Memorial
The Lusitania memorial in downtown Cobh. The Mauretania is just off the right-hand side of this image.
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4. Mauretania at Southampton in 1933
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
