The Drontheim Boat
Focuses on the traditional Drontheim, a prevalent fishing boat along Ireland’s North Coast, vital for local fisheries.
Merchant Navies and Inishowen Sea Captains
Celebrating Inishowen’s seafaring heritage, highlighting local captains who commanded global maritime ventures.
Malin Head Radio Station
Established in 1902, this station played a crucial role in maritime communications, including contact with the RMS Titanic.
Irish Naval Service
Chronicles the evolution of Ireland’s naval forces from early coastal defense to a full naval service established in 1946.
Shipwrecks
Highlights the perilous waters off Inishowen that have claimed numerous ships, documented through museum exhibits.
La Trinidad Valencera
Tells the story of a 16th-century Spanish Armada ship wrecked off Inishowen, with artifacts displayed in the museum.
Inishowen Maritime Memorial
A tribute at the museum’s entrance honoring locals lost at sea, symbolized by an armillary sphere used as a sundial.
Lighthouses
Details the critical role of lighthouses in navigation and safety, with a focus on local lightkeeping families.
Foyle Pilots
Explores the history of local pilots guiding ships into Derry, crucial during World War II for Atlantic convoys.
Atlantic Wars at Sea
The seas off Inishowen bustled with naval activity in both World Wars, supporting global convoy operations and fostering unique local trade, such as “bumboating.”
