Photograph Notes: A poignant memorial to the loss of 241 Irish emigrants who perished at sea in 1847 The main plaque reads (all in capitals): "This memorial is dedicated to the memory of 241 Irish emigrants who lost their lives on 28th of April 1847, when the brig The Exmouth of Newcastle out of Derry and bound for Quebec, Canada at the time of the Great Famine was wrecked on the NW coast of Islay. 108 bodies, mostly women and children (63 under the age of 14 and 9 infants) were recovered and buried under the soft green turf of Traigh Bhan." "May their souls rest forever in the Peace of Christ." "Memorial funded by Ireland Fund of Gt Britain" Beneath this is a much smaller plaque which reads: "Unveiled by Daniel Mulhall Consul General of Ireland 23rd June 2000"

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