It is not surprising that thousands of ships were lost on the coast over the years. Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast 1105-1993 is a collection of material on more than 2000 ships wrecked near the coast of Ireland. Edward Bourke has diligently researched material from a variety of sources.
Further investigation is facilitated by providing dates and references.
The accounts are easily accessed by alphabetical index and local grouping. The material will be of value to scholars and local historians as well as those interested in maritime affairs. Accounts of wreckers, smugglers, piracy and salvage will interest the general reader.