Irish Mercantile Marine during World War II
Cargo

Irish Mercantile Marine during World War II

Section Title: Cargo
Table Section Text: None

Land Area under Tillage

1911	1,697,338 acres (686,890 ha)

1916	1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha)

1918	2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha)

1921	1,807,843 acres (731,610 ha)

1932	1,424,000 acres (576,270 ha)

1939	1,492,000 acres (603,790 ha)

1941	2,235,413 acres (904,640 ha)

1944	2,567,000 acres (1,038,830 ha)

1951	1,717,283 acres (694,960 ha)

1961	1,598,700 acres (646,970 ha)

Chart illustrating how Irish agriculture responded to war-time demands of World War I and World War II

Sentence(s)

In 1916, there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough and was increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918.
In 1916 there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough, this increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918, and then fell back.
In 1916, there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough, this increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918.

final_sentence: In 1916, there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough and was increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918.
final_sentence: In 1916 there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough, this increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918, and then fell back.
final_sentence: In 1916, there were 1,735,000 acres (702,130 ha) under plough, this increased to 2,383,000 acres (964,370 ha) in 1918.