Dunbrody Emigrant Ship Wexford
The Visitor Experience provides a unique insight into a period of history which shaped modern day Ireland and America.
You will, first of all, view a 9 minute audio-visual presentation which gives the historic background to the Great Famine, and the reason why so many people were forced to emigrate on sailing ships like Dunbrody to America in the mid 19th century.
You will see fascinating footage of the building of the replica Dunbrody, the emotional day of her launching , and also her Maiden Voyage in 2005.
You will explore the ship, fitted out exactly as it would be for a voyage. You will encounter actors, playing the role of emigrants, in their cramped quarters with their meagre possessions, fleeing as they are a worse catastrophe.
Opening Times:
April to September: 9am - 6pm (7 days a week)
First tour 10am.
Last tour 5pm.
October to March : 9am - 5pm (7 days a week)
First tour 10am
Last tour 4pm
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