1845 Royal Canal disaster
19th-century canal accident in Ireland
About
The Royal Canal disaster of 1845 occurred on the evening of 25 November 1845 along the Royal Canal near Clonsilla, County Dublin, Ireland. The night boat Longford, on its way from Dublin to the town of Longford, was accidentally steered into the canal bank, causing it to tip and take on water before sinking. Overloading of the boat and the rocky nature of the canal bank where the incident occurred may have contributed to the sinking, as the weight of the passengers shifted unexpectedly when the bow struck a solid obstacle. Of the 54 people on board at the time of the accident, 15 died.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Blanchardstown
Large western suburb of Dublin, Ireland
1.2 mi away
Luttrellstown Castle
15th-19th century castle in Dublin, Ireland
0.5 mi away
Strawberry Beds
Locality west of Dublin, Ireland
0.9 mi away
Blanchardstown Centre
Large retail facility in Dublin's western suburbs
1.1 mi away
Clonsilla
Suburb of Dublin, Ireland
0.5 mi awayWest-Link
Bridge over the River Liffey in Ireland
1.5 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for 1845 Royal Canal disaster
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.