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I COULD NOT FIND THE USS MESA VERDE WHICH WAS ON A COURTESY VISIT TO DUBLIN

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SIR JOHN ROGERSON’S QUAY

I visited Sir John Rogerson’s Quay as I had expected to see the USS Mesa Verde docked here but unfortunately it was elsewhere and it was in a restricted location.

However, I did meet a very nice lady from Ukraine who is currently living and working in Cork and she had decided go get at train and spend a day in Dublin.

The USS Mesa Verde which is paying a courtesy call to Dublin to coincide with the US football classic between Navy Midshipmen and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday 26 August 2023. USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) is the third San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock of the United States Navy. She is the first U.S. Navy warship to be named after the Mesa Verde National Park in the U.S. state of Colorado.

As of the early 21st century, the previously functional maritime buildings and features of Sir John Rogerson’s Quay have been redeveloped for heritage tourism, and newer office buildings built on the quay. This has included redevelopment of the quay’s ‘campshire’ warehouses (associated with the historical use of the quay as a military ‘camp’), and the renovation of a mid-19th century diving bell made by Grendons of Drogheda. The diving bell has been a feature of the quays since the 1870s, and was used to build and maintain many of the walls of Dublin’s quays.

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THE P61 IS AN IRISH NAVY VESSEL

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I WAS HOPING TO PHOTOGRAPH THE USS MESA VERDE

As already mentioned, I visited Sir John Rogerson’s Quay as I had expected to see the USS Mesa Verde docked here but unfortunately it was elsewhere and it was in a restricted location.

The P61 was completed and floated out of the shipyard in November 2013, delivered in April 2014 and commissioned for service in May 2014 The vessel was “twinned” with Cork city in a ceremony held on 7 June 2014.

In late 2015 Samuel Beckett was deployed to the Mediterranean as part of Ireland’s contribution to the humanitarian response to the European migrant crisis.

During the ship’s cruise, more than 1,000 migrants were rescued. In one event, 111 people were rescued in a United Nations operation off the coast of Libya.

The vessel was redeployed to the area in 2016, and on 17 November 2016 rescued 50 migrants who were on a rubber boat 25 Nautical Miles North-west of Tripoli. This brought the number of migrants rescued by the Samuel Beckett to 2310.

In March 2020 the Naval Service provided the vessel to the HSE as a testing centre to be docked at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay as part of Irish response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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EVERYONE PHOTOGRAPHS THIS BRIDGE BUT USUALLY NOT WITH AN 85MM LENS

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THE HALFPENNY BRIDGE ACROSS THE RIVER LIFFEY

I could no think of anything new to say about this bridge so I asked Google’s BARD AI why do so many people photograph the Halfpenny Bridge and it replied as follows [it made at least one major error]:

There are many reasons why people photograph the Ha’penny Bridge. Here are a few of them:

  • It is a historic landmark. The bridge was built in 1816 and is one of the oldest bridges in Dublin. It is also the only pedestrian bridge across the River Liffey in the city center [Note: not true].
  • It is a beautiful structure. The bridge is made of cast iron and has a graceful arch. It is a popular subject for photographers, especially at sunset or sunrise.
  • It is a popular tourist destination. The bridge is located in the heart of Dublin and is easily accessible. It is a must-see for many visitors to the city.
  • It is a symbol of Dublin. The bridge is often used to represent Dublin in photographs and paintings. It is a reminder of the city’s history and culture.
  • It is a romantic spot. The bridge is a popular place for couples to take photos. It is said that if you lock a love lock on the bridge, your love will be eternal.


No matter the reason, the Ha’penny Bridge is a iconic landmark that is sure to capture the attention of any photographer.

Here are some other reasons why people might photograph the Ha’penny Bridge:

  • To capture the hustle and bustle of city life. The bridge is a busy crossing point and is often full of people, making it a great place to capture the energy of the city.
  • To create a visual metaphor. The bridge can be used to represent a variety of concepts, such as love, unity, or change.
  • To simply enjoy the beauty of the bridge. The bridge is a visually striking structure and can be enjoyed simply for its aesthetic qualities.
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THE EXO BUILDING

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CORNER OF THE NORTH WALL QUAY AND EAST WALL ROAD

The Exo Building is a 17-storey office building located at the corner of North Wall Quay and East Wall Road in Dublin 1, Ireland. The building is adjacent to the Point Depot (now the 3Arena) fronting on to the river Liffey and Dublin port.

As of 2021, it is the tallest office building in the Republic of Ireland at 73 metres tall.

The name Exo is in reference to its exoskeleton which reflects the traditional industrial crane and gantry landscape of the port area.

State owned postal services and delivery company An Post have signed a lease in 2021 to become the anchor tenant of the building. As of 2023, An Post intended to occupy 6 floors of the building with around 900 of its staff.

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