Steady As She Goes is a maritime history, heritage, and news podcast from the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre .
Anchored on Ireland’s southeast coast, we explore the stories of ships, ports, and people that shaped our seafaring past, while keeping a steady eye on maritime developments today. From local maritime history to wider nautical traditions, this is a show for anyone with saltwater in their veins.
Steady As She Goes - Episode 20 | Sprit of Shckleton
Episode 20 of the Steady As She Goes Podcast sets sail with an inspiring feature on the remarkable Spirit of Shackleton project. We’re joined by Peter Scallan to explore the story behind the famous yacht, the adventure, the endurance, and the mission that continues to capture imaginations around the world.
Also in this episode:
⚓ News from around the coast
⚓ Stena Nordica returns to the Rosslare–Fishguard route
⚓ Movements in Waterford & New Ross
⚓ Finnlines expands from Rosslare with the chartering of Lismore
⚓ Cork welcomes the Santa Maria
⚓ Wexford Maritime Festival updates
⚓ Dipps trips aboard The Reaper
⚓ Tides & Tales celebrates 500+ stories and launches a new WhatsApp channel
From historic voyages to modern maritime life, Episode 20 is packed with stories from Ireland and beyond. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
13 May 2026
Steady As She Goes - Episode 19 | Close to Home , Far from Safety
Episode 19 of Steady As She Goes – “Close to Home, Far From Safety” – brings together maritime stories from Ireland and beyond, exploring how danger, resilience and change are never far from the sea.
In this episode:
⚓ The launch of the new Hibernia Line Cork–France ferry service
⚓ Major developments at the Port of Cork, including its new 2026–2030 strategy and direct New York connection
⚓ The sale of Stena Vinga and what it means for ferry services
⚓ Cruise season returns to Irish ports
⚓ Wexford Cot sailing gets underway for the 2026 season
⚓ Spotlight on the L.A.S.T. charity and its support for fishing families
⚓ Remembering the RMS Lusitania 111 years after the tragedy off the Cork coast
⚓ Maritime Words of the Week
From historic losses to modern shipping routes, Episode 19 looks at how the sea can connect communities while still carrying immense risk.
🎙️ Steady As She Goes – Maritime stories from Ireland and beyond.
29 Apr 2026
Steady As She Goes - Episode 18 | Timber, Tides & Tales
In this jam-packed episode of Steady As She Goes, we set sail on another journey through maritime history, resilience, and remarkable stories from Ireland and beyond.
This week, we’re joined by Andrew Doherty of Tides & Tales as we delve into the tragic story of the Alfred D. Snow, wrecked at the entrance to Waterford Harbour in 1888, and uncover the fascinating story of a beautifully preserved dresser crafted from timber salvaged from the wreck—now on display at the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre.
We also remember the mighty little James Caird, the legendary small boat that played a crucial role in one of the greatest survival stories ever told.
In Maritime Words of the Week, we explore the phrase “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” and its nautical origins.
And of course, we bring you the latest news from around the coast, keeping you up to date with all things maritime.
⚓ Featuring Andrew Doherty of Tides & Tales
⚓ Maritime history, resilience & survival
⚓ The story behind a remarkable 150-year-old dresser
⚓ The legendary James Caird
⚓ Maritime Words of the Week
⚓ News from around the coast
Safe sailing… and steady as she goes.
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