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Erskine Childers (in oilskins) as arms landed from the Asgard at Howth in 1914 Aboard
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Erskine Childers (in oilskins) as arms landed from the Asgard at Howth in 1914 Aboard
Erskine Childers (in oilskins) as arms landed from the Asgard at Howth in 1914
Aboard Asgard at Howth pier, Molly Childers, Robert Erskine Childers and Irish Volunteers handling guns
Asgard was Childerss last, and most famous, yacht: in June 1914 he used it to smuggle a cargo of 900 elderly but serviceable Mauser Model 1871 rifles and 29, 000 black powder cartridges to the Irish Volunteers movement at the fishing village of Howth, County Dublin (later known as the " Howth gun-running" ). It was acquired by the Irish government as a sail training vessel in 1961, stored on dry land in the yard of Kilmainham Gaol in 1979, and finally became a static exhibit at The National Museum of Ireland in 2012. Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916
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This print captures a significant moment in history as Erskine Childers, clad in oilskins, disembarks from the Asgard at Howth pier in 1914. Alongside him are Molly Childers, Robert Erskine Childers, and members of the Irish Volunteers handling guns. The Asgard was not only Childers' last yacht but also his most renowned one. In June 1914, he utilized this vessel to clandestinely transport a cargo of 900 Mauser Model 1871 rifles and 29,000 black powder cartridges to support the Irish Volunteers movement in Howth, County Dublin - an event later referred to as the "Howth gun-running". The historical significance of this image cannot be overstated. It symbolizes the determination and resilience of those involved in Ireland's struggle for independence during a tumultuous period marked by World War I and political unrest. The Asgard itself has had an intriguing journey since then; it was eventually acquired by the Irish government as a sail training vessel before finding its final resting place as a static exhibit at The National Museum of Ireland. Preserved within this photo is not just an image but also a story that echoes through time - one that encompasses rebellion, smuggling, arms running, and ultimately Ireland's fight for freedom. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals like Erskine Childers who played pivotal roles in shaping their nation's destiny amidst challenging circumstances.
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