#Le Eithne Ship

Coffin Ships: 1 in 5 Irish died at sea. Thrown overboard mid-Atlantic. No graves. 1845-1852: 2 million fled Ireland. Average voyage 40 days. Death rate 20-30%. Ships packed 900 (designed for 200). No ventilation. Typhus, cholera, dysentery. Captains denied dying water—“waste of resources.” Bodies thrown overboard daily. Ship logs: “Day 12: 8 dead. Day 19: 15 dead.” 100,000 Irish died at sea. Atlantic is their cemetery. Ireland lost 1.1 million. ⚰️🌊 Day 2/13: Famine Ships. #IrishHistory #IrishFamine #FamineShips #CoffinShips #IrishImmigrants IrishRefugees IrishDiaspora FamineVictims IrishDeath AtlanticOcean IrishGraveyard Typhus Cholera ShipDeath IrishHeritage FamineMemorial IrishAncestors IrishGenealogy IrishImmigration IrishLegacy IrishTragedy IrishSurvivors FamineHistory IrishDead NoGraves MidAtlantic IrishLoss IrishMemorial IrishAmerican IrishCanada

600 years of Naval history in the River Hamble. Henry V’s flagship, the Grace Dieu, rediscovered. A reminder of the 'Great Ships' that paved the way for the modern nranch. #RNGIA #MaritimeHistory #GraceDieu #NavalHeritage #RoyalNavy

175 years on the water! ⚓ 🛳️ Huge congratulations to our friends at @CalMacFerries on this amazing milestone. Generations of sailings, countless memories, and a lasting impact on communities across Scotland.

Did you know in Orkney there are sections of anti-submarine netting from WW II that are now defending against coastal erosion. I was in Holm today looking at the beach and thought I would give you an overview of some of the defences deployed to try and stop the U-boat threat sinking the British Home Fleet in Scapa Flow. Kirk Sound which is where this beach looks onto is where the U-47 slipped through the eastern approaches into the flow and torpedoed battleship Royal Oak with the loss of 835 onboard. #orkney #orkneyuncovered #antisubmarinedefence #uboat #u47

In 1844 two young midshipman from HMS Shearwater, Charles Cayley and William Jewell, borrowed a small sailing boat to amuse themselves. They were out near the north end of Cumbrae when a strong north-east wind caught them and drove their boat bow-first under the waves taking the boys with it. This was observed by the crew of another Government steamer in the bay called Vulcan which, having its steam up, went to the rescue. Unfortunately all they could recover were the boys’ caps. There was a thorough search for their bodies but they could not be found. #scotland #history #military #navy #facts

#cork #corkcity #countycork #ireland #ireland🍀

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #travel #england #history #navy #kent

Cobh - the Titanic’s final port of call before it sailed into the open Atlantic. Standing here, it’s impossible not to imagine the hope and anticipation that filled this harbour in 1912. The last time I shared this view, it was raining, and so many of you asked to see it again on a clear day. Today, the sea is calm. But the history still speaks. #ireland #titanic #cobh #exploretheworld #nigeriansindiaspora

Did you know there’s a century-old shipwreck just off Orkney’s mainland? 🌊 ‘Juniata’ (built in 1918) rests in Inganess Bay near Kirkwall Airport. So, if you’re flying into Orkney, keep your eyes on the water - you might just spot her from above! ✈️ And she’s not the only one… Orkney’s shores are scattered with maritime history waiting to be explored. It’s a true paradise for history buffs and adventure seekers alike! ⚓️ 🤿 Have you ever spotted the Juniata - or explored any of Orkney’s other wrecks? 👀 #orkney #orkneyislands #shipwreck #divinglife

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1588 | English Fleet vs the Spanish Armada (English Channel) What you’re seeing:
Multiple angles from an English warship in Channel mist. You see St. George’s Cross flags on nearby ships and a mix of English sailing warships, including galleons and other armed support vessels. A short cut shows an English commander on deck, and the scene ends with a broadside cannon shot. Where is this?
The English Channel (between southern England and northern France). Who are these crews?
Elizabethan sailors and gunners in the English fleet under Lord Howard of Effingham, with senior commanders including Francis Drake and John Hawkins. What were the English ships like?
English warships included race-built galleons and other armed sailing ships built for speed, handling, and sustained gunfire. How did the English approach the Spanish?
They generally aimed to stay mobile and fight at range with gunnery, while avoiding boarding actions where Spanish troops could have an advantage. When conditions allowed, they tried to hold an upwind position to better control distance and angle. How much did weather matter?
Wind and sea state shaped visibility and positioning throughout the Channel fighting. Later, storms during the Armada’s return route around Scotland and Ireland contributed heavily to Spanish losses. Was Elizabethan England a great power at this time?
England was a significant European kingdom, but it was not the dominant “great power” on Spain’s scale in 1588. Spain was the leading global maritime empire, and England was a rising naval power whose reputation and strategic position improved after the campaign. Production notes:
The reconstruction may simplify ship details (rigging, sails, flags), cannon firing effects (recoil and smoke), and how closely the fleets appear together. The scene is a realistic composite, not a verified moment from a specific ship’s log. 🎥 All visuals are original AI-assisted recreations produced by @itsaihistory for educational and documentary purposes. #history #itsaihistory #reels #england #spain

HMS Belfast played a crucial role in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst during the Battle of North Cape on December 26, 1943. As part of the British forces protecting Arctic Convoy JW 55B, Belfast’s radar detected the Scharnhorst, enabling British cruisers and later the battleship Duke of York to engage and sink the German ship. Today, HMS Belfast is a museum ship operated by the Imperial War Museum in London. #hmsbelfast #belfast #london #england #uk

HMS Warrior ⚓ HMS Warrior is one of Britain’s most iconic ships — and a must-see if you’re anywhere near Portsmouth. What makes her special. Launched in 1860, she was the world’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship. At the time, she made every other navy ship instantly obsolete — a real Victorian flex. She never actually fought in battle, but she completely changed naval warfare. What you’ll see on board. The massive steam engine room and coal bunkers Restored sail and gun decks with huge cannons Crew quarters showing what life was like for sailors in the 19th century. Interactive exhibits and costumed guides who bring the ship to life. Where she is. Moored at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, alongside HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. Easy trip via hovercraft (Ryde → Southsea) or ferry to Portsmouth Harbour. Walkable from the harbour station.