Naval Air Station Whiddy Island Ireland

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About this place

U.S. Naval Air Station Whiddy Island was a seaplane station operated during the last year of World War I and commissioned 4 July 1918. Located on Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay, County Cork, Ireland, it was also known as Bantry Bay Station. The base was used for anti-submarine warfare patrols by Curtiss H-16 seaplanes.

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Getting There & Parking

Naval Air Station Whiddy Island Ireland is located in County Cork, roughly 52 km (45 min drive) from Killarney and 365 km (5h 20m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1337 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bantry House (2.6 km away).

Killarney52 km

~45 min drive

Cork93 km

~1h 20m drive

Dublin365 km

~5h 20m drive

Nearest car park

1337 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗