Dungarvan in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Moresby
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. The Moresby Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1895.
Location. 52° 5.213′ N, 7° 36.975′ W. Marker is in Dungarvan, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Jacknell Street and The Lookout, on the left when traveling south on Jacknell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Jacknell Street, Dungarvan, Munster X35 VY79, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Remember 98 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Church of Ireland (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); A.T.G.W.U. (about 150 meters away); Cuan Dhϊn Garbhαn / Dungarvan Harbour (about 150 meters away); St. Garvans Church (about 240 meters away); Dungarvan Town (about 240 meters away); James FX OBrien (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); In Memory of Waterford Men and Women Who Died In World War I (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dungarvan.
Also see . . . The Moresby Disaster (Waterford County Museum).
On 21st December 1895 the Moresby left Cardiff. The ship was carrying a cargo of 1,778 tons of coal and was bound for Pisagua in South America...On 23rd December the ship ran into rough weather. Barker went below and brought up a plum pudding , dividing the pudding between them, Barker said Here, boys, this is the last plum pudding you will ever eat. All of us ate out share of the plum pudding but in silence. Gregory did not speak, and everyones mind was far away(Submitted on June 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)with the dear ones we left at home, but a few days before. It was, indeed a sorrowful feast. At about 1p.m. the Moresby followed the schooner, the Mary Sinclair into Dungarvan bay.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. The Moresby Marker
The monument stands quayside overlooking Dungarvan Harbour.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. The Moresby Marker
The monument is located in an overlook. Other markers explaining the natural world may be found nearby.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 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 19, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
