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Clyde Shipping Company

1856–1986

 
 
Clyde Shipping Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Clyde Shipping Company Marker
Inscription. From this quay Clyde ships plied regularly to the ports of Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, Plymouth and London.
 
Erected by Waterford Civic Trust.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
 
Location. 52° 15.671′ N, 7° 6.511′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Quay. It is at the intersection of Keyser Street and R680, on the right when traveling north on Keyser Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Keyser St, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SS Portláirge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Devils Drink (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Remains of a 15th Century Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Olaves Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chairman's Arch (about 120 meters away); Raymond T. Chandler (about 120 meters away); Madness and Loss in WWI (about 120 meters away); John Roberts (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.
 
Also see . . .  Clyde Shipping Company (Wikipedia).
The Clyde Shipping Company was one of the earliest shipping companies in the United Kingdom to provide steamship services.
(Submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. blue plaque
 
Clyde Shipping Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Clyde Shipping Company Marker
The quayside view from the site of the marker.
Clyde Shipping Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
3. Clyde Shipping Company Marker
The former office of the Clyde Shipping Company in Waterford.
The Quay, Waterford image. Click for full size.
circa 1920
4. The Quay, Waterford
Although, difficult to see, a small portion of the Clyde Shipping Company building is visible here on the very left - it’s the building next to (in front of, that is) the building with the two circular windows.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.   4. submitted on June 21, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Nov. 10, 2026