Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
M.V. Samson
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. M.V. Samson Marker
Shipwrecked in
Ring, Co. Waterford
12th December 1987
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1987.
Location. 51° 50.99′ N, 8° 17.763′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is on Westbourne Place west of Casement Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Westbourne Place, 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: Queen's Hotel (here, next to this marker); President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Councillor Pat O'Mahony (a few steps from this marker); Pαirc John F. Kennedy / John F Kennedy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Forde (within shouting distance of this marker); John Hennessy (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusitania Peace Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Did You Know? (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.
Also see . . . Samson (crane barge) (Wikipedia).
Samson was a crane barge which ran aground off the coast of Ireland in 1987. Samson had left Liverpool on 9 December 1987, bound for Valletta, Malta.(Submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)Though the barge was initially being towed by a tugboat, the towline parted in near gale force conditions while off the Welsh coast early on 11 December. The two men aboard the barge were rescued by an RAF Sea King flying from RAF Brawdy, after attempts to reconnect the tow line failed.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. M.V. Samson Marker
The propeller is located outside of the Commodore Hotel.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. The Commodore Hotel
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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
