Cobh Compass
    Cobh facts
    • Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
    • Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
    • RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
    • St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
    • Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
    • Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
    • Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
    • Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
    • RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
    • St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
    • Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
    • Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

    1 day · history

    History Lover's Route

    A deep Cobh history day from emigration and Titanic to cathedral, cemetery and harbour defence.

    1. 1

      Step 1 · 90 min

      Cobh Heritage Centre

      Build the base layer: Queenstown, emigration and maritime history.

      Walking directions to Cobh Heritage Centre ↗
    2. 2

      Step 2 · 60 min

      Titanic Experience Cobh

      Add the final-port-of-call story at the original ticket office.

      Walking directions to St Colman's Cathedral ↗
    3. 3

      Step 3 · 45 min

      St Colman's Cathedral

      Connect the skyline to Cobh's era of departure and return.

      Walking directions to Old Church Cemetery or Spike Island ↗
    4. 4

      Step 4 · 1-4 hours

      Old Church Cemetery or Spike Island

      Choose a reflective local stop or a larger harbour fortress story.

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