The Building of the Replica
Bringing the Dunbrody back to life
The mammoth task of building this 176ft. long 19th century sailing ship attracted large visitor numbers. They experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the traditional skills of shipbuilding. The shipwrights worked the wood into the complex lines of this magnificent three-masted barque designed by world-renowned naval architect, Colin Mudie.
The dream became a reality on the morning of Sunday 11th February, 2001 when Dunbrody was launched by An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Mrs Jean Kennedy Smith. The magnificent vessel is now moored at New Ross quayside.
If you are visiting the South East of Ireland, make a date to visit New Ross. Dunbrody graces the quayside in all her glory - fully rigged and fitted out!