Irish Mercantile Marine in WW2 - Ireland in WWII

The story of the Irish Merchant Navy during WW2

Sources:

RTÉ

National Maritime Museum

[CarlowMilitaryMuseum]

Hi Guys,
We're glad that you enjoyed this video, a lot of research went into making this one and we learned a lot about a lesser known part of the emergency.

[seanohare]

Very interesting and informative well done carlow military

[gerardleahy]

My parents often spoke of the deprivations endured during WW2. The Irish people owe a huge debt of gratitude to the sailors who endeavoured to lessen those hardships.

[briankirwan]

Thanks for that. Very informative., My father was in Irish Shipping but that was long after the war.
Keep up the good work!

[BigOogaUd]

my north irish grandfather was on a few ships, a few sank, but he kept going

[Marcus_Suridius]

Great videos, your right about jumping off points. First two for me are the nightmare convoy and the MV Kerlogue, thanks.

[markaxworthy]

First rate exposition. Many thanks. Is there a book on the subject?

[basichistory]

I would love to see more great content from this channel.

[vectravi]

Dev said thanks but refused to offer a pension to Irish seafarers which was given to other sectors for their service during the emergency.
It left a bitter taste with those who survived the period to the day they died.

[seanohare]

The irish mercantilesrinr in wwtwo very brave service always be remembered

[peterwrafter]

i sailed in irish shipping great company

[andypandy]

"The War of Independence"? Don't you mean The Irish Civil War? The one that followed the founding of the Free State?