Maritime Institute of Ireland

Maritime Institute of Ireland
Established1941
FounderColonel Anthony Lawlor
TypeNon-profit
Location
  • Dublin, Ireland
ServicesMaritime preservation, education, public outreach
WebsiteMaritime Institute of Ireland website

The Maritime Institute of Ireland (MII) was founded in 1941, at a time when World War II was raging and many seamen were in great peril of either being severely injured or losing their lives. Ireland, being an island nation, was dependent on the sea for all forms of movement external to the island as well as for many goods, particularly fuels that were required to keep the economy going. There was therefore a resurgence of interest in all things to do with the sea.

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