Halpin Exhibition
The Uniform
The Maritime Museum’s Halpin Collection includes his Royal Navy Reserve Officers Dress Uniform, including tailcoat, epaulettes, and dre...
The Great Eastern
When the Great Eastern was launched in 1858 it was the largest ship in the world. It was designed by the great Victorian engineer, Isam...
Captain Robert Halpin – Background
Captain Robert Halpin is an Irish maritime legend. He was born in Wicklow town on 17th February 1836, the youngest of 13 children. At 1...
Halpin Uniform Restoration
National Maritime Museum of Ireland offered over €11.5k in funding under Heritage Council Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2021The Natio...
Captain Robert Halpin
Born in Wicklow on the 17th February 1836, son of James Halpin, innkeeper of Wicklow Bridge House. (Now known as Bridge Tavern) He was...