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Cobh (An Cóbh)

Ireland / Cork / Cobh /
Seaside town on Cork Harbour and largest settlement on Great Island. It has a rich maritime history, being the last port of call of the doomed Titanic and the site of the first Yacht Club. It was also the port many Irish emigrants used for passage to America and Australia.

Formerly known as Queenstown to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit in 1849. The name was changed to Cobh in 1922.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cóbh
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Coordinates:   51°51'7"N   8°17'54"W

Comments

  • YerBart (guest)
    Yes ! Its TRUE Place worth to live in. Best regards 2 all my friends. :)
  • Fruber (guest)
    Cobh is brilliant. Lovely harbour town on an island in Cork Harbour. The most beautiful town in County Cork with superb views from the top of the hill. Neo-gothic cathedral on a high point above town is world famous with its 49 carillon bells. Don't miss Cobh if you come to Ireland.
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