SS DUNDALK

The S.S. Dundalk was torpedoed on 14 th October 1918 just weeks before the end of WW1. Twenty lives were lost and there were twelve survivors... The S.S. Dundalk was a target of one such attack in December 1917. There were 52 shells fired at the steamer, one of which damaged a life boat, which was blown to pieces. Captain O'Neill adopted a zig zag course and smoke boxes were used . After about an hour and a half the "Dundalk" managed to make it safely to the Isle of Man"... The ship T.S.S. Dundalk (Twin Screw Steamer) was built in Glasgow in 1899 at a cost of £40,000, as a flagship for the Dundalk and Newry Steampacket Company. At 235ft long she was too big for the Newry Canal so she operated from Dundalk. She was powered by a triple expansion engine and could be encouraged to reach a speed of 16 knots. Her main trade was carrying cattle and produce from Dundalk to Liverpool and other goods on the return journey. She also carried passengers. Her Captain was Hugh O'Neill, from..

Also known as: The S.S. Dundalk