More about Jeanie Johnston
The replica ship was designed by Fred Walker, former Chief Naval Architect with the Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. The recreation was modelled closely on that of the 17th century Dutch East India ship, the ‘Batavia’. Work began in 1993 and was completed in 2002. The ship is built with larch planks on oak frames, but to comply with international maritime regulations some concessions to modernity had to be made. The Jeanie Johnston sailed to Canada and the United States in 2003 on a hugely successful trip which brought large crowds to see her in every port. She has since made several further trips.
If you want to learn more about the ship’s history, there are tours that run daily and last for approximately 50 minutes. Visitors will hear about the 46-day journey and see first hand the conditions in which many families and crew lived in before reaching North America.
Location: Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1
T: 01 473 0111
The Spencer Hotel is located right in the Dublin Docklands, the perfect place to stay if you are looking to learn more about how the city’s port has transformed Dublin into a business headquarters. The Docklands are also home to numerous pubs, restaurants, shops, and cafes to explore while you are visiting.