Sketch of the river Suir/Suire from Waterford Bridge to Fiddown taken in H.M. cutter 'Speedy' Lieutenant Thos. Henderson commanding /
by A.S. Knight 2nd Master,
[ca. 1848?].
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| Summary: | Originally in the possession of John Ernest Grubb, a merchant who controlled the river trade between Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and whose son Ernest Grubb founded the Suir Stream Navigation Co. in 1877. Navigational directions taken in H.M. cutter 'Speedy' surveyed from the boat by Lieutenant Thomas Henderson commanding. Executed by A.S. Knight 2nd Master. With navigational instructions and shows Mount Congreve House, Waterford Bridge, Granny Castle and Long Reach. |
| Format: | Map |
| Language: | English |
| Citation: | National Library of Ireland. Department of Manuscripts. |
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| Notes: | Handwritten on verso "Purchased from Joseph F. Quirke with map of river / act of parliament for £1. Mounted by Harvey & Co. Waterford. J.E.G. [John Ernest Grubb]". Stamped on verso "Received 8 December 1906". Physical description: 1 sheet ; 40.6 x 28 cm. Geographic Coverage: River Suir, County Waterford. more |
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