Cobh, Ireland Day 16

"Cobh (pronouncedCove), was known from 1850 until the late 1920s as Queenstown after the visit of Queen Victoria in 1849, is a charming waterfront town on a glittering stuary, dotted with brightly coloured houses and overlooked by the splendid St Colman's Cathedral, one of the tallest buildings in Ireland. 
The Titanic's last port of call was Cobh, On April 11th, 1912, the pride of the White Star line, dropped anchor for the last time near Roche's Point at the entrance to Cork harbour. Less than two hours later she retrieved her anchor and was sailing westward again having picked up 123 passengers who were brought to the ship from Cobh by the tenders Ireland and America"


We had booked a trip to Cork and Kinsale, the home of the parents of one of our daughter's-in-law, but sadly overnight a passenger had to be airlifted off the ship which meant we arrived later into port and all excursions were cancelled. However, we loved our brief time in Cobh, visiting the harbour, the cathedral and The Titanic Heritage Centre.  We shall return! 

Our amazing trip is coming to an end. Many of our fellow travellers left the ship today, and others joined for a short cruise to Dublin over the next days. This afternoon we packed our cases. Tonight we must leave them outside our cabin for collection early in the morning. We will next see them in Portbury, Bristol. This evening the Show Team and orchestra played songs from Glen Miller and other Swing artists. We said goodbye to our restaurant waiters. We have been so well looked after.....