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.

transport

Cross River Ferry

Ferry link across Cork Harbour for road trips.

Cross River Ferry — Atmospheric illustration · Cobh Compass — AI illustration (atmospheric, not a photograph)

Helpful for visitors combining Cobh with East Cork, West Cork or harbour routes without backtracking through Cork city.

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