Events were staged in Passage West in Cork to commemorate the maiden voyage of the Sirius from Cork to New York in 1938. The Sirius was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
Report shows book about the Sirius and its captain, Richard Roberts.
Parade through the town of Passage West to commemorate the achievement of the Sirius.
Brendan Daly, Minister for the Marine, speaking to the crowd at the event.
Replica of the Sirius steamship passing by in the water.
Margaret Heckler, American Ambassador to Ireland, speaking to the crowd.
Brass model and painting of the ship.
Yachts in Cork harbour.
Interview with Daphne Pochin Mould, Autobiographer of Captain Roberts.
Interview with Norcott Roberts, grandson of Richard Roberts, the captain of the Sirius.
Driveshaft of the Sirius, which is on display in Passage West.
Commemoration plaque.
The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.
