In this episode of Steady As She Goes, we bring together a range of stories that reflect the breadth of Ireland’s maritime heritage — from working harbours to individual acts of courage.

We begin with an update from the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre, before speaking with Tommy Dover of Wicklow Maritime about preserving maritime history and community memory along the east coast.

Our Model of the Month segment then focuses on a featured piece from the museum collection, offering insight into the stories that physical artefacts can tell.

The episode also brings to life a remarkable story of selflessness and bravery through the tale of William Deanes, the Dublin docker, whose actions left a lasting mark on the city’s maritime history. As always, we round out the episode with news from around the coast and a maritime word of the week.