A late 19th century view of paddle steamers and ferries in the harbour in Dún Laoghaire, a coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland. Following the wrecking of two troopships in 1807, legislation was passed authorising the construction of what is now called the "West Pier". When King George IV came to visit the new port under construction in 1821, the name Dunleary was dropped in favour of "Kingstown"; the town returned to its former name in August 1920, in the lead-up to the creation of the Irish Free State.
A late 19th century view of paddle steamers and ferries in the harbour in Dún Laoghaire, a coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland. Following the wrecking of two troopships in 1807, legislation was passed authorising the construction of what is now called the "West Pier". When King George IV came to visit the new port under construction in 1821, the name Dunleary was dropped in favour of "Kingstown"; the town returned to its former name in August 1920, in the lead-up to the creation of the Irish Free State. Over time, the town became a residential location and seaside resort, and sailing venue, the Royal St. George Yacht Club can be seen in the Victorian style clubhouse on the waterfront.
Size: 4470px × 3179px
Location: Dún Laoghaire, (Kingstown), County Dublin, Ireland.
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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