Overview

Nestling on the River Bandon, Kinsale emerged as a settlement in the sixth century and has seen many changes. Its deep, secure harbour provided a safe anchorage and prospered during the seventeenth century's `golden age of sail', victualling ships bound for the West Indies and the American colonies, and facilitating trade with English and continental ports. Its military forts and naval base protected against the threat of foreign invasion, as well as pirates and smugglers who were rampant on the coast. Its bustling waterfront was thronged with fishermen in the nineteenth century and today is filled with tourists and yachting enthusiasts. John Thuillier tells of community suffering, seafaring under lofty masts and billowing sails and life ashore in the taverns and coffee houses, aboard ships and in `lewd' houses. This comprehensive overview of Kinsale's seafaring tradition will be enjoyed by all who appreciate a whiff of salty spray and the adventure attached to ships voyaging to distant lands.

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'There's swashbuckling in this book to match Pirates of the Caribbean ... an enthralling read.' Irish Independent 'As indispensable to knowing Kinsale as a rudder is to a boat.' Irish Examiner 'Substantial account of the eponymous inlet.' History Ireland

'Substantial account of the eponymous inlet.' * History Ireland * 'As indispensable to knowing Kinsale as a rudder is to a boat.' * Irish Examiner * 'There's swashbuckling in this book to match Pirates of the Caribbean ... an enthralling read.' * Irish Independent *

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John R. Thuillier is steeped in Kinsale's maritime tradition. He was the first director of Kinsale Further Education College and is now retired. A lifetime involvement with boats provided the opportunity to sail and cruise extensively. He has contributed to books, including the acclaimed Traditional Boats of Ireland (2008), and journals on a range of subjects, and lectured widely on the history of Kinsale.

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