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Waterford Steamship Co.

1826–1912

 
 
Waterford Steamship Co. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. Waterford Steamship Co. Marker
Inscription. Brought early steamship communication to the port with regular Liverpool, Bristol and river estuary services
 
Erected by Waterford Civic Trust.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
 
Location. 52° 15.612′ N, 7° 6.293′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of An Meal and Adelphi Quay, on the left when traveling south on An Meal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 An Meal, 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: Thomas Francis Meagher (a few steps from this marker); Reginald's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Dundory / Reginald's Tower (within
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shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Reginald's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Reginald's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. Coningbeg (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. Formby (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval City Walls (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.
 
Also see . . .  Waterford Steamship Company (Wikipedia).
The Waterford Steamship Company provided shipping services between Waterford and Bristol and Liverpool from 1836 to 1912...It was absorbed by the Clyde Shipping Company in 1912.
(Submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. blue plaque
 
Waterford Steamship Co. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. Waterford Steamship Co. Marker
The marker is located near the entrance to the Tower Hotel.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Nov. 10, 2026