Exhibition – The Waterford Shipping Disaster 1917 – Heritage Week

August 18, 2025 to August 22, 2025

Poster Graphic for The Waterford Shipping Disaster ExhibitionExhibition – The Waterford Shipping Disaster 1917

The Waterford Shipping Disaster 1917 resulted in the complete loss of the crews and passengers of two ships, the SS Formby and the SS Coningbeg, and had a death toll of 83 people. This loss of life was the tragic outcome of the battle for the seas in the First World War. View the exhibition during library opening hours from 18th – 22nd August.

Date: 18th August – 22nd August
Time: During Library Opening Hours
Venue: Carrickphierish Library

Free Event – Booking Not Required

Contact Carrickphierish Library on 051 849696 or carrickphierishlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie for further information.

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