Plassy Wrecks, Ireland
From series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
Irish Aran Islands have the abandoned trawl ship "MB Plassy". In 1960 it was run aground on the rocky Inis Oírr island, the smallest island of the archipelago. The reason of it was a strong storm in the sea. The ship was built in 1940 and was used as a cargo ship. Its last cargo was a huge consignment of whisky and yarn. The ship has to transport it through Galway Bay.
Note that, the present place of the ship is not a place of its wrecking. There it appeared thanks to another strong storm. Originally, the ship was hurled against the Phoenix rocks. At the time of the shipwreck nobody from the crew was damaged.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Bank of ireland atm' located in 13 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Galway Wedding Cars' is located in 21 km (
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on the map).
Fuel station: 'Aran View Filling Station' in 11 km
Supermarket: 'Spar' in 13 km
Parking: 'Cliff of Moher - Parking' in 10 km
Apotheek: 'The Burren Pharmacy & Treatment Rooms' in 14 km
Police station: 'Salthill Garda Station' in 36 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Seaweed Cafe' in 1.29 km
Railway station: 'Galway Train Station' in 38 km
Nearest airports:
» Inishmaan Airport IIA - in 5 km
» Inisheer Airport INQ - in 7 km
» Inishmore Aerodrome Airport IOR - in 17 km
» Connemara Regional Airport NNR - in 19 km
» Galway Airport GWY - in 46 km
» Inishmaan Airport IIA - in 5 km
» Inisheer Airport INQ - in 7 km
» Inishmore Aerodrome Airport IOR - in 17 km
» Connemara Regional Airport NNR - in 19 km
» Galway Airport GWY - in 46 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Plassy Wrecks
An Dun B&B and Restaurant
Located in 6 km from Plassy Wrecks
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Rooms: 5
Route on the map:
Rooms: 5
With views of the sea, the rooms at the An Dun B&B offer wooden flooring and a radio. The en suite shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a … More: photo, rates and booking
St Anthony's B&B
Located in 8 km from Plassy Wrecks
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Rooms: 7
Route on the map:
Rooms: 7
St Anthony's has a guest lounge with a TV, as well as reading material. All rooms include tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Each room … More: photo, rates and booking
Toomullin House B&B
Located in 9 km from Plassy Wrecks
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Rooms: 4
Route on the map:
Rooms: 4
The Toomullin House B&B's garden overlooks 16th century church ruins. With views over the garden, the rooms include tea and coffee making facilities. … More: photo, rates and booking
Blackberry Lodge B&B
Located in 10 km from Plassy Wrecks
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Rooms: 4
Route on the map:
Rooms: 4
The spacious and elegant rooms include a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathrooms have a power shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and tea … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Plassy Wrecks - Galway
Despite the fact that Galway has partially lost its once high economic status, its historical charm is fully preserved. Travelers are recommended to explore the city's attractions on foot, as they are all within walking distance of each other. One of the most significant historic landmarks is St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church . Built in the 15th century, it is one of the largest religious buildings in Ireland. The church is not only remarkable for its impressive age and scale, but also for the fact that it was visited by Christopher Columbus himself during his visit to Galway.
Another notable medieval structure is Lynch's Castle dating back over five hundred years. It has repeatedly changed its status throughout its entire history. The castle had served as a prison for a long time, and today the prominent medieval building is occupied by one of the city's banks. Lynch's Castle is considered one of the Galway's most spectacular Gothic-style architectural monuments. Originally it belonged to a rich Irish dynasty, but today everyone can visit the castle's ground floor to appreciate its rich interior decoration.
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Another notable medieval structure is Lynch's Castle dating back over five hundred years. It has repeatedly changed its status throughout its entire history. The castle had served as a prison for a long time, and today the prominent medieval building is occupied by one of the city's banks. Lynch's Castle is considered one of the Galway's most spectacular Gothic-style architectural monuments. Originally it belonged to a rich Irish dynasty, but today everyone can visit the castle's ground floor to appreciate its rich interior decoration.
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