No place in our hearts for Jeanie Johnston

SEAFARERS and ship-lovers will be glad that the Jeanie Johnston is going back to sea to spend about two months on the east coast of the USA. Will she come back?

No place in our hearts for Jeanie Johnston
Mon, 17 May, 2004 - 01:00

There are several groups over there, especially on the west coast, interested in buying and running sail-training and museum ships. It may well be a question of getting it out of sight and out of mind before selling it for a pittance.

Ireland has had its great chance and spurned it. There has been no State agency interest. The Kerry Group are to be lauded for their practical help in keeping the project afloat but, understandably, they are ending their link with the ship after a great effort over the last 21 months.

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