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School: Faythe Convent, Loch gCarman (roll number 11361)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 405

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    A Shipwreck
    2-9-38
    A sensational shipwreck aroused the interest and sympathy of the people of Wexford.
    In the year 1782 Several fisher-men, tempted at the though of a rich harvest, decided to cast out their nets ignoring the tradition of the countryside which was no one should go fishing on Saint Martin's Eve.
    But tempted by a great shoal of fish, they set out.
    When they had gone some distance out to sea, Saint Martin appeared mounted on a white horse, and beckoned to them to return.
    Some took heed of the warning and turned back while other went back on. A
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. shipwrecks (~384)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Leeson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr C. Leeson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford