An unusual feature lies derelict on a sandback between Ballina Quay and Belleek Woods – that of the ‘SS Crete Boom’, an old concrete ship in Ballina lying on the River Moy. For the people of the town, familiarity has dulled the sense of wonder, and only the oldest amongst the town’s residents can remember back to before it arrived. Few can remember the actual year of her arrival, but many can remember swimming and diving off the hulk in the good old days of yesteryear.

Over the years, several theories have advanced concerning the origins of the Creteboom, and its former uses.  Some say it was built as a decoy to fool the bomber-crews of the German airforce.  Others say it was used to train naval cadets in WW1, or that she was employed to bring ammunition from England to France during the same period.

None of these stories have any basis in fact, but the history of this venerable old maritime relic is fascinating nonetheless.

Some interesting photos.

  

Some interesting photos.

Fantastic footage and capture

Nice Content!

Wow.  That was wonderful to watch.  Thank you for sharing.

Woe Posted at 9-19 16:20
Fantastic footage and capture

Cheers Woe thank you.

Awesome shots mate

Great video with nice music. You did a nice video editing with nice transitions. The photos are also phenomenal. All congratulations.

hallmark007 Posted at 9-20 00:39
Cheers Woe thank you.

You're welcome

Very nice work.
I think I saw a documentary about this one once.

Planner68 Posted at 9-19 17:48
Wow.  That was wonderful to watch.  Thank you for sharing.

Thank you very much.

Amazing footage and pics! Thanks for sharing!

I do love a good shipwreck.  Didnt SS stand for Steam Ship.

DAFlys Posted at 9-20 05:44
I do love a good shipwreck.  Didnt SS stand for Steam Ship.

It stood for Sailing Ship, even though many were equipped with Diesel engines, once they were also equipped with the necessary to sail they also had SS in their title.

Awesome footage and captures.    Interesting history of the ship and loved the tranquil background music.

NatureDigital Posted at 9-19 17:37
Nice Content!

.thank you.

QQRUCH Posted at 9-20 04:34
Amazing footage and pics! Thanks for sharing!

Cheers thank you.

nevac Posted at 9-20 02:48
Great video with nice music. You did a nice video editing with nice transitions. The photos are also phenomenal. All congratulations.

Thank you Nevac

hallmark007 Posted at 9-21 00:20
Thank you Nevac

You're welcome!

hallmark007 Posted at 9-20 14:11
Cheers thank you.

you're welcome

hallmark007 Posted at 9-20 05:49
It stood for Sailing Ship, even though many were equipped with Diesel engines, once they were also equipped with the necessary to sail they also had SS in their title.

It must have been limited to Navy and Merchant ships then - https://www.marineinsight.com/ty ... d-merchant-vessels/

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-20 08:14
Awesome footage and captures.    Interesting history of the ship and loved the tranquil background music.

Thank you Sir .

hallmark007 Posted at 9-23 13:49
Thank you Sir .

My pleasure!    You make it to Sweden yet?

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-23 13:56
My pleasure!    You make it to Sweden yet?

I’m here now for the week, everybody’s good, my grandson has flown the mini a couple of times since yesterday loving it. Thank again