Seascapes Friday 15 June 2018
Seascapes - 15 June 2018
Tonight on Seascapes, ahead of Bloomsday tomorrow, we hear about the passenger steamship, Indian Empire, which is mentioned in "Ulysses"; Noel Sweeney reports on the new vessel, Star of Doolin; Hugh Oram tells us about the MV Little Flower, the oldest passenger vessel in Ireland.
Joyce and the steamship, Indian Empire
Ray Burke, author of "Joyce County - Galway and James Joyce", tells Fergal about the passenger steamship, Indian Empire, which is mentioned in "Ulysses", ahead of Bloomsday tomorrow.
Star of Doolin
Noel Sweeney was there when the new cruise vessel, Star of Doolin, arrived at Doolin pier recently.
MV Little Flower
Hugh Oram tells us about the MV Little Flower, the oldest passenger vessel in Ireland.
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Seascapes, the RTÉ maritime programme with Fergal Keane. Seascapes brings you around our coasts and onto traditional and modern boats and yachts for a taste of the great outdoors. Whether you are a trawlerman or a yachtie, Seascapes will be of interest to you.
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