Irish research > Setting Sail (4)
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Jeanie Johnston
I took a day sail around Dublin Bay aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a replica famine ship. The harbour disappeared in the mist behind us as we sailed away into the heavy fog. I could well imagine how it must have been for those leaving home forever, sailing off into the unknown.
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Below Deck
The journey to Canada took six weeks. Passengers spent most of it below deck, a few were allowed up to cook or clean, but during rough weather, all were tossed about in the dark berths below. This is a museum display aboard the Jeanie Johnston . Notice how passengers were squished in one bunk, head to feet.
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The Dunbrody
Built in Quebec in 1845, the original Dunbrody carried many emigrants across the Atlantic during the famine. This is a replica. I toured the ship, interviewed the crew, and got some wonderful references and resources from the founder of the Dunbrody project.
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Aboard the Jeanie Johnston
Here I am with my husband, Tony, on a day sail aboard the Jeanie Johnston.