Gunn’s Island, Ballyhornan, Co. Down

Ringvad Point on Gunn's Island, Ballyhornan, Co. Down was the scene of a large military unloading after S.S. Bereby ran aground in 1941.

Gunn's Island

Ballyhornan

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

On 24th September 1941, S.S. Bereby ran aground at Ringvad Point, Gunn's Island, Ballyhornan, Co. Down en route from Liverpool, England to Takoradi, Ghana. Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed the Army unloading the vessel on 9th October 1941.

S.S. Bereby run aground off Co. Down Coast
S.S. Bereby run aground at Gunn
S.S. Bereby run aground at Ringvad Point
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