Jeanie Johnston

Dublin

One of the city's most original tourist attractions is an exact working replica of a 19th-century 'coffin ship', as the sailing boats that transported starving emigrants away from Ireland during the Famine were gruesomely known – even if the original Jeanie Johnston suffered no deaths in 16 journeys between 1848 and 1855, carrying a total of 2500 passengers. A small on-board museum details the harrowing plight of a typical journey, which usually took around 47 days.

The ship also operates as a Sail Training vessel, with journeys taking place from May to September. If you are visiting during these times, check the website for details of when it will be in dock.

Transportation

tram: George's Dock
bus: all city centre

Contact

Address

Custom House Quay

Get In Touch

https://www.jeaniejohnston.ie/

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