Robert Forde Memorial

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This memorial stands on the promenade in Cobh in County Cork.

It was erected to the memory of Robert Forde (1875-1959) an Antarctic explorer who was part of Scott's Terra Nova expedition.

The Inscription reads,

"In memory of Robert Forde R.N. 1875-1959, Who served on Terra Nova with Captain Scott and took part in the 1910-1913 British Antarctic Expedition. Interred in the Old Church Cemetery Cobh."

The statue was ereceted by the Robert Forde Memorial Committee in 2008.

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Some ancestors associated with this building

RobertForde

Moviddy (Cork) Cobh (Cork) Cork DOB : 29th Aug 1875

Some ancestors associated with these communities

Owen Lloyd Esq. 1631 — Owen Lloyd Esq.

Boyle (Roscommon) Estersnow (Roscommon) Killukin Boyle (Roscommon) Cloone (Leitrim) Ardcarn (Roscommon) Creeve (Roscommon) Kilmacumsy (Roscommon) Elphin (Roscommon) Killummod (Roscommon) Roscommon Leitrim Boyle (Roscommon) Estersnow (Roscommon) Killukin Boyle (Roscommon) Cloone (Leitrim) Ardcarn (Roscommon) Creeve (Roscommon) Kilmacumsy (Roscommon) Elphin (Roscommon) Killummod (Roscommon) Roscommon Leitrim Boyle (Roscommon) Estersnow (Roscommon) Killukin Boyle (Roscommon) Cloone (Leitrim) Ardcarn (Roscommon) Creeve (Roscommon) Kilmacumsy (Roscommon) Elphin (Roscommon) Killummod (Roscommon) Roscommon Leitrim DOB:1631

Some buildings associated with these communities

Ardcarne House — Ardcarn, County Roscommon

Some timeline events associated with this building

1840

Queen Victoria's First Visit to Ireland

2nd Aug 1849

1910

The Titanic's maiden voyage begins from Southhampton

10th Apr 1912

1910

The sinking of the Titanic

15th Apr 1912