SS Libau was a merchant steam ship. In 1916 she was disguised with the identity of a Norwegian vessel named the SS Aud in an attempt to carry arms from Germany to Ireland as part of the preparation for the Easter Rising.

Tralee Bay is located in on the west coast of County Kerry, Ireland. It is situated between Kerry Head on the north side and the Maharees on the west and extends eastwards as far as the bridge at Blennerville. Several small rivers feed into the bay through the town of Tralee. Villages around the bay include; Ballyheigue, Fenit, Kilfinora, Spa, Blennerville, Camp and Castlegregory.