Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship

Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Tours and Tickets

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The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is a working replica of the 19th-century vessel that carried Irish emigrants to North America on 16 journeys undertaken between 1847 and 1855. Today, the vessel and museum offers tours of the re-created ship revealing what the transatlantic passage was like for those fleeing the devastation of the Great Irish Famine.

  • Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin, Dublin, D01 KF84

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Q:How many voyages did the Jeanie Johnston make?
A:The 19th-century Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship carried Irish emigrants to North America on 16 transatlantic journeys between 1847 and 1855. During the famine, many cargo ship owners adapted their ships to carry passengers on transatlantic journeys. The Jeanie Johnston originally transported timber, rope, molasses, rum, tobacco, tea, and textiles.
Q:How long does it take to tour the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship?
A:The guided tours of the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship, which run several times a day, take 50 minutes. Visitors walk around the upper deck, learn the ship’s history, and go to the cramped quarters below deck. Some tours of Dublin pass by the ship, but most do not tour it.
Q:Where is the Jeannie Johnson now?
A:The original Jeannie Johnson sank en route to Quebec from England in 1858. Today, a replica of the famous ship is in Dublin. The project, completed in 2002, took six years. It incorporates modern elements, like navigational technology and safety features, but remains true to the original form.
Q:How much does it cost to visit the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship?
A:An adult ticket costs roughly US$15. There are discounted rates for seniors, students, families, teens, and children. Those 5 and under are admitted free. When booking tickets, you’ll select a date and time. The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship can be visited only as part of a guided tour.
Q:Is visiting the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship worth it?
A:Yes. Visitors learn about the plight of the Irish in the potato famine of the 1840s and the extreme measures they took to escape via ships like the Jeanie Johnston. Also, the tour takes less than an hour, so it can easily fit into a day of sightseeing.
Q:What is an Irish coffin ship?
A:Famine ships were often referred to as “coffin ships” because of the many deaths on board due to their unseaworthy nature, overcrowding, lack of clean water, unsanitary conditions, and rampant diseases. Cholera and typhoid were common. It’s estimated that up to 100,000 people died on board these ships.