Heading down the estuary past Shannon Airport
Working in Limerick
Almost as much kit as WI’s Swiss Army Knife
The big crane, though, is not part of the kit
Great view from the cab … er, wheelhouse
Pusher bow?
Limerick in the background
Shannon 1’s predecessor Curraghgour II
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If you don’t like hanging around airports, Shannon offers you a choice: you can go and look at the estuary instead, which is much more interesting.
Shannon Foynes Port Company workboat Shannon 1 passing Shannon Airport; Ringmoylan Pier in the background
Shannon 1, the successor to Curraghgour II, is a Damen MultiCat.
Shannon Foynes Port Company has updated its website.
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Irish waterways history