What is recorded here
William Napier, 9th Lord Napier is a birthplace in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. Perhaps the salt air carried him toward distant oceans and royal service. Maybe the harbour waters whispered challenges he was born to answer.
Why this person is known: Royal Navy officer
- Birthplace
- Kinsale
Places near here
Battle of KinsaleMajor battlefield · 1 yd
Graveyard in Abbey-Lands, Part of (kinsale By., Ringcurran Par.)Graveyard · 110 yd
Abbey WellHoly well · 118 yd
Abbey (in Ruins)Religious house, Carmelite friars · 147 yd
town/city wallstown/city walls · 338 yd
Burial ground in BallynacubbyBurial ground · 378 yd
Desmond CastleMuseum · 430 yd
GaolCastle, tower house · 442 yd
Kinsale Ghost ToursHeritage attraction · 443 yd
James FortVisitor information · 684 yd
Tim & Mortimer McCarthy MemorialMemorial · 829 yd
Kinsale Alms HousesVisitor information · 862 ydOther information
Photo: "courtesy of Lord Napier and Ettrick" · Public domain