Tall Ship - Jeanie Johnston 1847 - 1858 in association
with Classic Boat magazine
In full
sail
Hardship below decks
'A step aboard the Jeanie Johnston is a step towards
understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who
crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the New World of
North America. It is to experience the fear of the unknown ahead,
the flight from poverty and famine, the pain of separation from
family, and the their challenge of a 3000 mile voyage braving gales
and harsh seas. It is to experience the quest for a
future.'
Visitors to the PSP Southampton Boat Show will be able get a
feeling for the experiences undertaken by so many as the great
Potato Famine bit hard into the fabric of irish society . Visitors
will be able to climb aboard the tall ship and explore both above
and below decks, learning more about the voyages the original
Jeanie Johnston would have taken between Ireland and the US.
In all, the original Jeanie Johnston carried over 2,500 people on
16 voyages to North America, and amazingly never lost a single soul
on any trip.
The replica of the Jeanie Johnston was re-built by the people of
Tralee to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Potato
Famine. She made a return trip to North America in 2003 as a
reminder to the descendants of all the people who sailed to the US
on famine ships, calling at 20 ports in five countries along the
way.
Classic Boat magazine is the boating publication dedicated
to those who have an interest in older style boats, the history and
heritage of these craft and an interest in restoration and
preservation. You will find the Classic Boat
stand on E1 www.classicboat.co.uk
Note - Access to the Jeanie Johnston is free once
inside the PSP Southampton Boat Show