The Metal Man, Tramore, County Waterford. Overlooking Tramore Bay. Ariel image taken last weekend from Newtown Cove. The metal man stands on one of 3 pillars near Newtown Cove.( middle one ) The maritime beacons were constructed after tragic loss of 360 lives in 1816 when HMS Seahorse sank after becoming grounded at Brownstead Head in bad weather . The Metal Man is dressed in British sailor clothes. Blue jacket , red top and white trousers. You can see Tramore town and beach in the distance .