Car Carrier at Ringaskiddy
A modern car ferry at Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The Cork-Brittany ferry route is very popular with both Irish and French holiday-makers.
© Port of Cork.Car Carrier at Ringaskiddy
© Port of Cork.
© Port of Cork.
Car Carrier at Ringaskiddy
A modern car ferry at Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The Cork-Brittany ferry route is very popular with both Irish and French holiday-makers.
© Port of Cork.The Port of Cork is made up of the city quays and ports in Cobh, Ringaskiddy and Tivoli.
The largest ships entering Cork Harbour cannot navigate the shallow waters of the River Lee all the way to the city. Instead, they berth at another part of Cork Harbour.
The quays in Cork city are now mainly used for grain and oil transport. Tivoli handles containers, livestock and oil.
Aerial View of Ringaskiddy Terminals
An aerial view of Ringaskiddy Ferry and Deepwater Terminals, 2003.
© Port of Cork.Aerial View of Ringaskiddy Terminals
© Port of Cork.
© Port of Cork.
Aerial View of Ringaskiddy Terminals
An aerial view of Ringaskiddy Ferry and Deepwater Terminals, 2003.
© Port of Cork.There is a ferry port at Ringaskiddy. At present, you can sail from Ringaskiddy to Brittany in France.
As there are many big manufacturers based in the Cork Harbour area, shipping is very important to the city and its surrounding areas.
Cobh was once the main departure point for Irish emigrants to North America. Many of those emigrants travelled in terrible conditions on vessels that came to be known as coffin ships.
The Maxim Gorkiy at Cobh
The Maxim Gorkiy cruise liner at Cobh. Cork Harbour, a natural deepwater harbour, can accommodate almost all modern liners at the quayside at any stage of the tide. The liners usually call to either Cobh or Ringaskiddy. The passengers have opportunities to visit Cork City and the harbour area.
© Port of Cork.The Maxim Gorkiy at Cobh
© Port of Cork.
© Port of Cork.
The Maxim Gorkiy at Cobh
The Maxim Gorkiy cruise liner at Cobh. Cork Harbour, a natural deepwater harbour, can accommodate almost all modern liners at the quayside at any stage of the tide. The liners usually call to either Cobh or Ringaskiddy. The passengers have opportunities to visit Cork City and the harbour area.
© Port of Cork.These days, very different kinds of ships can be seen in Cobh. Due to the deep waters in Cobh Harbour, the biggest ocean liners can dock there.