Sailing vessels built Chester and the Dee estuary

This is a companion to my listing of Steam vessels built at Chester and the Dee estuary.
Wooden sailing vessels, built Chester 1800-1808.
Wooden sailing vessels, built Mulvey and others 1809 on, to 1850.
Wooden sailing Vessels built Wilson, Chester.(1824-7)
Flats built Chester Lead Works: Pelter, Miner, Lead Works, Dee Bank. (1836-45)
Wooden sailing vessels, 1850-60, built Chester
Wooden sailing vessels, 1850-60, built Flintshire.
Wooden sailing vessels, -1860, built Rhuddlan and Rhyl, Flintshire.
Wooden sailing vessels, built Cheshire shore of Dee - Parkgate, etc.
Cram: Iron sailing vessels [1854-6 Chester and Sandycroft] [Rosario, Winifred, Crystalline]
Nathaniel Cox: Iron sailing vessels [1860-64 Chester, 9 large sailing vessels]
Note that Black Diamond was converted from steam to sail.

Main index

Dee built steam ships
Mersey built sailing vessels
Mersey built Steam ships

From Shipping and shipbuilding in the port of Chester in the 18th and early 19th centuries, by Robert Craig; ships built at Chester, 1800-1808, with tonnage, rig, place and date of first registration [two HMS ships built by Cortney in 1804, and others found by me, are also added] [Vessels named Active were built by Troughton]:

1800: Active 289 Ship Chester 1800; Pomona 113 Brigantine Chester 1800;
1801: Mary 59 Flat Chester 1801; Union 214 Ship London 1801;
1802: John 51 Flat Liverpool 1803; Union 90 Galliot Chester 1802;
1803: Active 303 Ship Chester 1803; Chester 76 Sloop Chester 1803; Chesterfield 396 Ship Liverpool 1803; Isabella 306 Ship Liverpool 1803; Lord Forbes 556 Ship Liverpool 1803;
1804: Active 160 Brigantine Liverpool 1804; Fanny 171 Brigantine Liverpool 1804; Harriet 28 Sloop Liverpool 1804; Inquisitive 27 Sloop Liverpool 1850; Mary Ann 174 Ship Liverpool 1804; HMS Defender built Cortney, HMS Contest built Cortney, Diligence,
1805: Ann 109 Brig Chester 1805; Bostock 411 Ship Liverpool 1805; Fame 327 Ship Greenock 1805; George 234 Ship Liverpool 1805; Johns 80 Galliot Lancaster 1805;
1806: Betsey 181 Brigantine Liverpool 1806; Friends 352 Ship Liverpool 1806; Heywood 444 Ship Liverpool 1807; Mary 108 Galliot Lancaster 1806; Mary Ann 313 Ship Liverpool 1806; Mersey 357 Ship Liverpool 1806;
1807: Caledonia 446 Ship Liverpool 1807; Hope 342 Ship Greenock 1807; Little Venus 131 Schooner Liverpool 1807; Phoenix 490 Ship Liverpool 1807;
1808: Ann 226 Ship Whitehaven 1811; Fanny 206 Snow London 1814; Nevis Planter 519 Ship Liverpool 1808; Spanish Patriot 142 Brig Liverpool 1808; Hooton;

Many wooden sailing vessels were built by Mulvey (M) and others at Chester and the Dee. Many of them travelled widely - as their final resting places show. Some were described as armed. Here are details of most of the larger ones and some of the schooners, smacks and flats. This list covers the period from 1809 -1850, with those built by Cortney (C), Troughton (T) and Wilson(W) as well as some other builders and ports such as Queensferry (Q), Mostyn (E), Sluice (S) and Flint(F). Builders marked where known.


1809: Lady Warburton C, Earl of Chester C, John, Fortitude, Nassau,
1810: May C, Maria Crowther C, Harriet C, Hope T,
1811: Vere C, Douglas C,
1812: Unknowns C, Hornby
1813: HMS Cyrus C, HMS Levant C, John Shand C, Clarendon C, Dee, Lisbon,
1814: HMS Mersey C, HMS Eden C, Countess Liverpool C, Sarah C, Limerick Trader M, John Crowther C, Abeona,
1815: Ellen C, John, Worrall, Tom, Unknown C, Dee,
1816: Swift M, Sarah & Marianne, Hope, Shamrock, Nancy, John Troughton T, Nelson C,
1817: Calcutta C, Unity, Mary Ann, Endeavour,
1818: Martha, Belgrave, Alice, William and Helen, Sarah,
1819: Dee C, Nottingham, Velocity M, Manchester C, Liffey C,
1820: Oulton C, Douro, Fanny,
1821: Unknown C, Southworth C, Albion C,
1824: Snowdon M, Belem Castle W,
1825: John Welch M, Perseverance M, Camoens?, Ellen Clare W, Joshua W,
1826: Loretto W, Mauney W, Trader W, St George W,
1827: Chester Cheese Company, London M, Chester M, Sisters, Factor W,
1828: Halkin M, Flint Castle F, Constantina S, Chester,
1829: Chester, William Mulvey M, Beresford,
1830: Liverpool,
1831: Lapwing M,
1832: Laidmans M, Jane Prowse M, Eaton, Sarah,
1833: Mary and Ann M, Smelter, Emily,
1834: Fred, Bee M, Glynne M, Elizabeth Radcliffe M,
1835: Matilda, John Royle M,
1836: Popplewell M, Sir Edward E, Francis Barclay M, Lloyd(?), Honora Q, Susan Q, Peggy,
1837: Lord Byron M, Queen Mab M, Anna Maria Q, Dee, Margaret M,
1838: Margaret, Lady Harriet E, Sluice S, Primrose, Pilot Queen,
1839: Gronant S, Cheshire Lass M, William Prowse M, Pickwick M, Maid of Mostyn E, Caroline F, Mersey Q,
1840: Amiga M, Sycee M, Malcolm F, Shifty M, Dee, Trap M, Charlotte, Edwin E, Collier Q,
1841: Annabella F, John Christian M, Ann Bridson M, Kitty M,
1842: Ann Mulvey M, Sarah Davison, Ferret,
1843: Templeman M, Harriet (ex-Templeman?), Dispatch E, Brewer's Hall M, Fire Brick M, Prince of Wales,
1844: Earl of Chester M,
1845: Gwenddolen, Jane,
1846: Fume, Jane, The Sailors Home M, Hematite,
1847: Punch, Sarah Jane,
1848: Fanny Truss M, Margaret Q, Industry F, Sir Edward, Sophia E, Rose, Thomas Green F,
1849: Lady Fielding F, Eva E, John & Jane,
1850: My Lady, Wave S.

Snapshot of shipping entering and leaving the port of Chester in 1 week:

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 02 February 1850]:
Port of Chester. An account of the arrival and sailing of vessels, week ending 1st February, 1850.
Arrivals:
James, Jones, Liverpool, light;
Emily, Purfield, Holyhead, light;
Susan, Garret, Cardiff, iron;
America, Vaughan, Liverpool, light;
Anne and Elizabeth, Evans, Bangor, slates;
Active, Williams, Bangor, slates;
Adieu, Griffith, Bangor, slates;
Dora, Jones, Newport, iron;
Oulton, Bennett, Barrow, iron ore;
Candia, Perrey, Dublin, porter;
Glynne, Porter, Poole, pipe clay;
Emma Laura, Bennett, Aston, light;
Friends, Evans, Porthcawl, iron;
Patent, Buckly, Dee Bank, lead;
Jane and Catherine, Roberts, Bangor, slates;
Dee Bank, Hughes, Dee Bank, lead;
St Winefred, Crofts, Liverpool, light.
Sailings:
Lady Mostyn, Evans, Rhuddlan, coals;
Reliance, Ravenscroft, Aston, light;
Thomas, Humphreys, Aston, light;
Peter, Rowland, Aston, light;
Elizabeth, Owens, Amlwch, coals;
Susan, Garrett, Aston, light;
Richard and Jane, Hughes, Rhuddlan, coals;
Emily, Purfield, Holyhead, coals.
 [Vessel name, master name, port from/to, cargo; Aston is near Queensferry; Dee Bank is Bagillt, so some trade was shallow draft vessels bringing cargo offloaded at those ports]

Some background on ship-building at Chester:
From the pen of J. H. Hanshall, second Editor of the Chronicle, we have a contemporary picture of the Crane boat-yards about 1816. Beyond the Watergate are Crane-street, Back Crane-street, and Paradise Row, the whole of which lead to the wharfs on the river. For a number of years Chester has carried on a considerable business in shipbuilding. Within the last ten years the trade has wonderfully increased, and even now it is not unusual to see ten or a dozen vessels on the stocks at a time. In fact, there are nearly as many ships built in Chester as in Liverpool, and the former have always a decided preference from the merchants. Indeed, Chester lies particularly convenient for the trade, as by the approximation of the Dee, timber is every season floated down from the almost exhaustless woods of Wales, at a trifling expense and without the least risk. The principal shipwright in Chester is Mr. Cortney, but Mr. Troughton's is the oldest establishment. There were lately nearly 250 hands employed in the business, two-thirds of whom were in Mr. Cortney's yard, but the trade is at present flat. Six vessels of war have been built by him, and within the last two years (1814-15) two corvettes and two sloops of war, The Cyrus, The Mersey, The Eden, and The Levant, from twenty to thirty guns each. The firm of Mulvey and Co., formerly of Frodsham, have established a yard near the Crane.
Between 1814 and 1826 as many as 133 vessels were built and registered at Chester, with an average size of 126 tons. Only one shipyard was in operation by 1831, and although it built some large vessels the staple product from 1820 to 1850 was Mersey flats.

Wooden sloop Chester, built Chester 1803, 76 tons, owned Williams for coasting from Bristol. Later for trade Liverpool to Dundalk.

[from Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 21 January 1809]:
Milford Jan 18. .. Arrived. .... Chester, Williams, from Bristol for Chester; ...

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 10 February 1815]:
THE SLOOP CHESTER, BURTHRN PER REGISTER 76 TONS, CHESTER BUILT, Well found with stores, and in good repair. For further particulars, apply to the Captain, on board the said vessel, at the Crane Wharf, Chester.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Friday 12 March 1830]:
Liverpool. Arrived,... Chester, Thomas, London, with sundries, ....

Wooden ship Chesterfield, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1803. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Rampside, Lancashire on 5-11-1811. Her crew survived. She was on a voyage from Jamaica to Liverpool.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 28 January 1803]:
Tuesday, the Chesterfield, a fine ship, burden 400 tons (register admeasurement) intended for the Jamaica trade, the property of Messrs. France, Fletcher, and Co. Liverpool, was launched from the yard of Carson, Forbes, Cortney, and Co. of this city. The launch was in all respects good, and such an one as might be expected from the extreme care and precaution taken to render it so. The vessel makes a most beautiful appearance on the water; not less judgement being shown in the decorative part, than the workmanship and construction of the whole, which, in the opinion of those qualified to judge, do infinite credit to the builders.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 09 November 1811]:
SHIP NEWS. LANCASTER. Nov. 9. During a storm from the SW, on Tuesday last, a large ship was seen from hence, with her top-gallant-masts down, drifting up the Ulverston Sands, on one of which she stuck, about four miles to the Southward of Rampside, and the sea ran so high that the waves appeared to go over her top-masts. A large boat was cast ashore, at Hestbank, near this town, on Thursday last, with two pieces of beef in it, and the letters C F on her stern. The above vessel proves to be tbe Chesterfield, Mudge, bound from Jamaica to Liverpool. The Captain and crew saved themselves on Thursday with much difficulty, in the long boat, which filled with water, and proves to be that drifted to Hestbank. We are told that the sugars were washing out of the ship, which is likely to go to pieces. Should that be the case, much of the rum, being buoyant, may probably be cast upon different parts of the coast - and we trust that the inhabitants will assist the merchants and underwriters in saving and protecting whatever may come ashore from the wreck.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 14 December 1811]:
For ACCOUNT of the UNDERWRITERS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At Thos. W Salisbury's office, Castle-Hill, Lancaster, on Thursday the 19th December, 1811, at twelve o'clock; Nine Puncheons and One Hogshead JAMAICA RUMS, Saved from the ship CHESTERFIELD. Apply to T. W. SALISBURY, Broker.
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT any Person or Persons who bave found, or shall find, any WRECK of the SHIP CHESTERFIELD, may have a reasonable savage for the same, by applying to John Storey, of Bardsea (the purchaser of the said wreck.) And any person or persons who retain any of the said wreck, will be prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law, if not immediately given up to the said John Storey. N B. Whoever will give information of any person secreting any part as above, will be handsomely rewaided. Bardsea, Dec 2, 1811.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 June 1803]: The same day a vessel was launched bv Mr. Littler. The weather being fine, the sight was extremely gratifying.

Wooden ship Lord Forbes, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1803. 556 tons. Armed. Used as a defence ship (Clyde) 1803-5. More history. Damaged in 1817, surveyed and condemned in May at Bengal.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 20 August 1803]:
On Friday the 5th inst was launched from the yard of Messrs. Carson, Forbes, Courtney and Co. Chester, a very handsome frigate-built ship of 550 tone, and pierced for 34 guns, called the Forbes [sic: Lord Forbes], the property of Mr William Forbes, merchant, of Liverpool.

[from Oracle and the Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 29 November 1803]:
GREENOCK. Nov. 22. - Arrived, yesterday, the armed ship Lord Forbes. of 22 guns, 12-pounders, Captain MUNDEN, and to remain with the Tourterelle for the protection of the Clyde. This is one of the vessels presented by the East India Compauy to Government.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Monday 01 January 1810]:
THE good ship LORD FORBES, measuring 534 tons, built at Chester for private use, and under particular inspection, about five years ago, copper fastened and coppered in 1807, with 32, 28, and 26 inch copper; her construction three flush decks, pierced for 26 guns middle, and 18 guns upper deck; particularly adapted for the Jamaica Trade, in which she has been employed, and very eligible for the East India Trade, is abundantly found in stores, which are in good order, being well known sad exceedingly fast, and stow a very Urge cargo, peculiarly adapted for a running ship, and a roost desirable purchase for any trade in which yessel of her tonnage can be employed. Now lying in the West India Export Dock, James Mackle, Commander

Wooden sloop Inquisitive, built Chester 1804. In MNL to 1886, ON 25703, registered Liverpool 1850, as 27 tons, latterly owned R Williams, Liverpool.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 13 July 1804]:
On Monday last [9 July] was launched from the yard of Messrs. Carson, Forbes, Courteney, and Co. in this city, a beautiful ship, intended for the cheese trade.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 14 August 1804]:
Yesterday se'nnight [7 August], was launched from Messrs Forbes, Carson, Cortney, and Co''s. yard, in this city, a beautiful brig for the African trade.

Wooden brig Diligence, built Chester 1804, 156 tons. Possibly launched as Active, 160 tons, registered Liverpool 1804.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 04 June 1817]:
The brig DILIGENCE, built at Chester, of oak, square stern, with deck and quarter-deck, measures per register 156 50-94 tons, sails fast, will carry good cargo, has a woman head, and well found in stores, having two patent cables on board; she is a strong well-built Vessel, and is well adapted for general purposes. Now lying at the Yarmouth Chain, off the New Custom-house; Lewis Ellis, Master.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 27 July 1804]:
Yesterday was launched from Messrs. Carson, Forbes, Courtney, and Co's yard, in this city, a fine gun-brig, named the Defender, built for his Majesty's service, under the inspection of Mr. Hawkes of Woolwich. This is the second vessel that has been launched from this yard in the space of five weeks, and which are complete models for symmetry and neathess of execution.
Same day was launched from this yard, a galliott, for J. Fletcher of this city. [possibly Johns 80 tons]

Wooden ship Mary Ann, built Chester 1804, 174 tons, registered Liverpool. Traded to West Indies, reported captured in late 1805.

[from British Press - Saturday 21 December 1805]:
..... to recover the average loss upon the ship Mary Ann, the poilcy of which was void by the negligence of the Defendants. The Plaintiffs, were owners of the ship Mary Ann, of Liverpool, and, on the 26th February, directed the Defendants to effect a policy of insurance, for £2,000, upon the ship, and £2,000 more on goods. A letter was accordingly written by the Defendants to their broker, at Edinburgh, to effect the same, but it was too late for the post that night. The following morning the letter was put into the office; but, on the same day, as the ship in question was going out of dock, she struck against the tide, and was so materially injured, that it cost a considerable sum of money to repair her, besides unloading her cargo, &c. All this happened with the knowledge of the Defendants, who never made any intimation of it either to the Plaintiff, or the underwriters; the ship afterwards proceeded on her voyage for Demerara, and was captured.

Wooden ship Bostock, built Chester, 1805, 411 tons, registered Liverpool 1805. Voyage Savanna to Port Antonio, lost on Little Island, 7 October 1820, crew saved.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Sunday 08 September 1805]:
The Sally, Hayne; and Bristol, Merrick, for Bristol; Nestor, Luke, for London; Bostock, Kelly, for Liverpool; and Chestervale, M'Nicholl, from Jamaica for Clyde, were captured by two Spanish privateers, and carried into Trinidad in Cuba, previous to the 25th July.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 14 December 1805]:
Deaths. Lately, on his passage in a cartel from Cuba, to Jamaica, Capt William Killey[sic], who so gallantly defended the ship Bostock, of Liverpool.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 10 November 1815]:
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The fine coppered Ship BOSTOCK, Lately arrived from Jamaica; burthen per register 411 tons - well found - stows and sails well. For particulars apply to FRANCE, FLETCIHER, YATES & Co.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Friday 21 January 1820]:
The ship Bostock, of Liverpool, from Savannah to Port Antonio, was lost on the 7th of October on Little Island. Vessel totally lost - crew saved, and arrived at Nassau. [on Windward Little Island, no cargo, crew saved in own boats].

Wooden ship George, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1805. 234 tons. Owned Newton for trade Liverpool to Africa.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 05 July 1805]:
Monday two remarkably fine vessels were launched from the building-yards adjoining the Dee. The first, called the George, of 250 tons burthen, finely coppered, intended for the Guinea trade, built by Carson, Forbes, Courtney & Co. for Messrs. T. Mather & Co. of Liverpool;

Wooden ship Fame, built Troughton, Chester, 1805. 327 tons, registered Greenock, owned Ritchie, for trade to Jamaica.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 05 July 1805]:
.....the other, the Fame, built by Mr. Troughton, for Richie & Co. of Greenock. The day was very fine, which enticed a great number spectators to the spot; and, what added greatly to the hilarity of the scene, the band of the Wigan Rifle Corps was on board the George, who, previously to her going off the slip, played God Save the King, and, when she went into the water, Rule Britannia, Britons Strike Home, &c, &c, - which had a most pleasing effect.


Corpach, January 1805 "Wm Courtney & Co. (of Chester) for building and rigging the Sloop Corpach, January 1805" (still in use).

Wooden flat John, built Chester 1806, 38 tons. Registered Chester 1836, 38 tons, in MNL ON 16437, registered Liverpool 1874 to 1888, latterly owned Grundy, Bickerstaffe.

Wooden ship Mary Ann built Chester 1806, 313 tons, registered Liverpool 1806. Armed. Initially owned Forbes - so probably built Carson, Forbes, Cortney. Later registered London, trading to West Indies. Also used in the whale fishery. More history. Voyage Liverpool to Charleston, driven ashore at Garston 9 November 1816, and condemned.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 12 August 1808]:
The good Ship MARY ANN, built at Chester, of the best materials, in 1806, under the inspection of a very experienced person, copper fastened and coppered and was on the stocks three years, measures per register 313 tons, complete frigate built, with a figure-head, pierced for 16 guns on the main deck, and six on quarter-deck, mounts twelve 24 pounders, and four nine pounders, and is remarkably fast, and is well adapted for the Brazil, Sumatra, and West India Trades, would make a very superior ?? and is abundantly found in stores of the first quality, and may be put to sea at a very trifling expense; now lying in the West India Dock. Ferguson, Commander.

[from The News (London) - Sunday 17 November 1816]:
The Mary Ann, Rowe, from Liverpool to Charleston., was driven on shore on Saturday night at Garston. Cargo discharging.

Wooden ship Friends, built Chester 1806, 352 tons, registered Liverpool, owned Little & Co., trading to West Indies, mounts 4 9-pounder guns. By 1819 owned Tod, trading London to Jamaica. By 1829 owned Spencer, trading London to Jamaica. For sale 1831-3. Driven ashore while moored at Cocagne, New Brunswick, 30 September 1835, and wrecked.
  Friends was a very common name for vessels. LR 1811 has another three vessels called Friend/s, built Chester in 1803/4: galliot Friends of 63 tons 1803 trading Dublin - Liverpool, owned Bebby[sic: if Bibby; said to have been lost 1-3-1806 in Holyhead Bay on voyage Waterford to Liverpool]; ketch Friends of 97 tons 1804 trading London - Dublin, owned Fletcher; ship Friend of 99 tons 1804 trading Dublin - Chester, owned Jay.

Maybe this vessel? [from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 26 November 1808]:
With or without Letters of Marque, and with leave to chace [sic], capture and man any Vessel or Vessels, and to take in Goods at any Part or Port in Great Britain.
For MADEIRA and JAMAICA, the fast sailing coppered ship FRIENDS, - Master. Burthen 350 tons; armed with 14 guns, men amenable. Now lying Church Hole. For Freight or Passage apply to JAMES PYCROFT,

[from London Evening Standard - Thursday 11 December 1828]:
Deal. Dec 10. Arrived from London ... The Friends, Holland, for Sierra Leone. ...

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 25 November 1831]:
THE good Ship FRIENDS, 345 tons per register; built at Chester, copper-fastened, sheathed with wood and copper over patent felt, only last year. This ship has two flush decks, with neat figure-head ; a long and snug poop, has had new wales, topsides, plank-sheers, and waterways, a short time since; is of great capacity, very well found in stores, and adapted to general purposes. - Fisher, Commander. Now lying in tha West India Import Dock. For Inventories and further particulars, apply to WM. WOOLCOMBE,.. [advertised to February 1832; also as Ship Friends of 344 tons in October/November 1833]

[from Aberdeen Press and Journal - Wednesday 21 August 1833]:
Falmouth. Aug 10. Off port. The Friends, Fisher, from Jamaica.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 31 July 1834]:
For HALIFAX, The British-built Ship, FRIENDS, Captain Robert Long, Burthen per register 344 tons; coppered and copper-fastened; ... Queen's Dock ... [also advert Feb 1835]

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 10 November 1835]:
On the 30th Sept, the ship Friends, Long, from London, drove from her moorings at Cocaque [sic, Cocagne?], N.B., during a very heavy gale of wind from ESE, drifted on the North Bank, beat out her bottom, filled with water and became a total wreck. Crew and materials saved.

Wooden ship Heywood, built Chester 1806, 430 tons. In LR 1809 owned Birch & Co trading Liverpool to Hayti.

[from Royal Cornwall Gazette - Saturday 11 June 1808]:
The ship Heywood, M'Intosh, from St. Domingo, has been detained and sent into Jamaica by H. M. brig Phipps.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Thursday 11 June 1818]:
THE good Ship HEYWOOD, built at Chester, in 1806, under particular inspection, and measuring, by register, 444 tons; her construction two flush decks, with long quarter deck and forecastle, quarter galleries, and a man head; she was sheathed with heavy copper in Bengal a few months since, from whence she has just discharged a large cargo in excellent condition. Her Hull and Stores are in good order, so as to require but trifles to fit her for sea. Now lying in the Export East India Dock. ...

Wooden vessel Caledonia, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1807. 446 tons, registered Liverpool 1807. Armed (20 guns). More history. Left Lima for Liverpool, 9 March 1846, leaky, returned, condemned.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 02 October 1807]:
Yesterday was launched from Messrs, Carson, Forbes, Cortney & Co.'s yard, in this city, a |= beautiful large ship called the Caledonia, of Glasgow. The morning was fine and the launch highly pleasing to a large concourse of spectators.

[from Barbados Mercury and Bridge-town Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1808]:
The ship Olive Branch, Patridge, from London (one of the late convoy), bound to Berbice, but captured by one of the Enemy's privateers, and sent to Cayenne, has since been re-captured off that River by the letter of Marque ship Caledonia, Thomas, from Cork, arrived at Demerary. The Caledonia, on her voyage, also fell in with and took possession of a Danish ship of considerable value, said to have had £100,000, in specie, on board; but being waterlogged, was abandoned, and soon after foundered.

Wooden ship Hope, built Chester 1807, 342 tons. Armed with 10 guns. Registered Greenock 1807, later traded London to Tobago. Then registered Bristol, owned Hunter, for trade to Miramichi. Voyage Miramichi to Britain, ashore on Egg Island, late 1831, and subsequently condemned and sold.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 22 June 1832]:
The Hope, Forsyth, bound England, which got on shore last fall on Egg Island, has been condemned and adverised for sale.
[Hope, Forsyth arrived from Liverpool at Miramichi - reported 13 Dec 1831 at Liverpool]

Wooden schooner Telford, built Chester 1808. Registered Liverpool 1851, 36 tons. ON 25793. Registered Dublin from 1860 - 1885. Latterly 43 tons, owned Doyle, Arklow. Last newspaper report of a voyage seems to be 1874.

[from Freeman's Journal - Thursday 16 October 1862]:
BODY FOUND.-Yesterday the body of a sailor named Michael Kavanagh, of the schooner Telford, of Arklow, was found floating in the river [Liffey]. The deceased had been missing some days.

Wooden ship Phoenix, built Chester 1807, 499 tons. in LR 1808-9, owned France & Fletcher, Liverpool, for trade to Jamaica. Reported June 1809 as lost at Jamaica

[from Morning Advertiser - Monday 03 April 1809]:
The Phoenix, Leary, from Liverpool to Jamaica, was, in lat. 44. 12, long. 16. 12, on the 14th of February, all well. The day before Captain Leary had taken out the crew of a vessel, named St. Carlos, which was sinking; on the 14th put them on board the Lively frigate.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 09 June 1809]:
The Phoenix, Leavy [sic, Leary], from Liverpool to Jamaica, is lost at Jamaica.

Wooden brig/snow Fanny, built Chester 1808, 206 tons, armed. Reported registered London in 1814.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 10 January 1812]:
The remarkably fine brig FANNY, A. I. Wilson, Commander, burthen per register 206 tons, built at Chester, in 1808, stands A I, coppered, and armed with 12 long 9-pounders, This Vessel stows a large cargo, at very small draft of water, and is suitable for any Trade her size may suit; she is abundantly supplied with all descriptions of stores, and could be sent to sea without any expence but a small quantity of provisions: she is now discharging a cargo of sundries from Dublin, and if not disposed of by the time she has completed it, she will be employed on another voyage. She now lies at the Dublin Chain, and for further particulars please apply to SANDERSON, BROTHERS, & Co. [also for sale June 1814]

Wooden ship Nevis Planter, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1809 or earlier (reported registered at Liverpool 1808), 519 tons, one of the largest ships built by Courtney. Catptured and burnt off Fayal by French frigate Astrea on 21 January 1810.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Monday 22 May 1809]:
Arrived. At St Croix, Nevis Planter, Whittle. .. from Liverpool.

[from Star (London) - Tuesday 06 March 1810]:
The Nevis Planter, Capt. WHITTLE (a rich ship) from Poole to St Croix, was burnt on the 21st of January, by the Astrea French frigate [privateer; off Fayal, crew arrived at Terceira].

Wooden brig Spanish Patriot, built Chester 1808, 145 tons. Owned Henderson, Liverpool. Traded to Newfoundland, Brazil, Lisbon and Oporto. Armed - 12 guns. Voyage Oporto to Bristol, with wine, ashore near Boscastle and wrecked, 23 January 1824, crew saved.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 29 July 1808]:
Also, for Sale or Charter (the properly of the same Owner), the Brig SPANISH PATRIOT, 160 tons burthen may be sent to sea at a few days notice.

[from Star (London) - Saturday 14 January 1809]:
GREENOCK, JANUARY 11. .... The Ariadne, STEVENSON, from Demerara, spoke on the 25th Dec. the brig Jane, SPENCER, of and to Poole, out three weeks from Newfoundland, under jurymasts, lat. 50. 43. long. 23. 44.
December 28, at 3 P. M. passed the wreck of a brig, with her bowsprit and part of her mainmast standing, her quarter-deck off, and stern stove in, without any person on board, apparently British built.
Jan. 1, spoke the brig Spanish Patriot, HILL, 31 days from Lisbon, bound to Liverpool, short of provisions, and supplied her.

[from Aris's Birmingham Gazette - Monday 13 March 1809]:
FOR BAHIA, THE BRIG SPANISH PATRIOT, William Hill, Master, Burthen per Register 142 Tons, eight Months old, Chester built, coppered and Copper fastened, and armed with 12 Guns. A great Part of her Cargo is already engaged, and she will be dispatched as speedity as possible. For Freight or Passage apply to R. and A. HARRISON and LATHAM, Liverpool

[from Bristol Mercury - Monday 25 January 1819]:
Ship News. Came in. ... the Spanish Patriot, Crideford, from Newfoundland.

[from British Press - Wednesday 28 January 1824]:
BOSCASTLE, Jan. 23. The Spanish Patriot, Donne, is to pieces: twenty hogsheads and nine pipes of wine have been landed. [another report: from Oporto to Bristol, master Down, crew saved

[from London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post - Friday 30 January 1824]:
Boscastle, Jan. 25. Twenty-five hogsheads and seventeen pipes of wine,. some full, others partly so; a few bags of shumack, and some cork, have been landed from the Spanish Patriot, Doure. The hull, below the bends, is entirely gone - some of her spars, rigging, and sails, have been saved.

Wooden brig Hooton, built Chester 1808, circa 120 tons. Owned and registered at Drogheda. Traded to Liverool. For sale 1841. Voyage Fleetwood to Porthmadog with coal, ashore at Porthdinllaen, 28 October 1843.

[from Drogheda Journal, or Meath & Louth Advertiser - Wednesday 12 November 1828]:
TO BE SOLD. ONE FOURTH OF THE BRIG HOOTON, OF DROGHEDA, 150 tons burden on 9.5 feet of water.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 19 July 1841]:
For sale... the Brig HOOTON; 97 tons new, 114 tons old measurement; lately had a thorough repair.

[from Drogheda Conservative Journal - Saturday 28 August 1841]:
SALE. ... On Board the Vessel, as she now lies moored at the CUSTOM-HOUSE QUAY, DROGHEDA, The brig, HOOTON, 104 O.M, carries 104 Tons on light draft of Water, and stands AE 1 at Lloyd's. This well known fast Sailing VESSEL has lately undergone thorough and very costly repairs in the St. JAMES DOCK YARD, is now admirably and abundantly supplied with Stores of every description, her materials are mostly new, is admittedly one of the strongest timbered Ships in the Port of Drogheda. ...

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 31 October 1843]:
Severe Gale... A Portynllaen there were nine vessels ashore on the beach: ... The brig Hooton from Fleetwood for Portmadoc with coals (a complete wreck), ...

Wooden ship Lady Warburton, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1809. Voyage Jamaica to Liverpool, in convoy, missing after gale on 9 August 1815.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 10 February 1809]:
Last week a beautiful new ship, of 390 tons burthen, was launched from the yard of Carson, Forbes, Cortney & Co, in this city. She is called the Lady Warburton, intended for the South American trade, and is the property of Henry Clarke, Esq. ot Belmont, in this county.

[from Aris's Birmingham Gazette - Monday 27 March 1809]:
FOR RIO JANEIRO, and will proceed to Monte Video, should it be open to the British, THE new Ship, LADY WARBURTON, Allan Kennedy, Master, Burthen 350 Tons, mounts 16 Guns, nine and twelve Pounders. ...

[from Royal Gazette of Jamaica - Saturday 26 February 1814]:
The following vessels of the fleet have arrived: At Port Morant, Ships Lady Warburton, Rimmer, from Liverpool, and ....

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 02 February 1811]:
THE fine Ship LADY WARBURTON, burthen per register 377 tons, has only made two voyages to South America, carries very large cargo, is well found, and may be sent to sea at very trifling expence; she was built at Chester in 1809, and supposed to be as fine a Merchant Ship of her class as any in the kingdom.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 20 October 1815]:
The following Ships which sailed from Jamaica 10th July, with the Fleet under Convoy of HMS. Warrior, are still missing - ... Lady Warburton, Rimmer, for Liverpoool, ... [gale on 9th August]

Wooden ship Earl of Chester, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1809, 480 tons. For sale 1815 and seems to have been purchased (or chartered) by Danish owners, for trade Copenhagen to St Croix [then a Danish colony].

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 27 October 1809]:
The Launch of the Earl of Chester. Tuesday last, this large and beautiful ship was launched by Messrs, Carson, Forbes, Cortney & Co, for H. Clarke, Esq, of Belmont, in this county (brother to the present Mayor of Liverpool). The day being uncommonly fine, great numbers were attracted not only from the city but from distant parts of the county to see this stately fabric of mechanic art move majestically to that element where we hope she will be a source of wealth to the spirited owner, and a credit to the builders. ...

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Monday 29 October 1810]:
The remarkably fine Ship EARL OF CHESTER, burthen per register 470 tons, not one year old, built at Chester, of the very best materials, coppered and copper-fastened, carries a large cargo, and sails uncomnonly fast, well adapted for the East or West India Trade, and requires no oufit to send to sea, provisions excepted.

[from Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 23 September 1815]:
FOR SALE IN LONDON. The Ship EARL OF CHESTER, 470 tons register, built at Chester in 1809. This ship is well calculated for the Jamaica trade, or for the private trade to India.

[from New Times (London) - Thursday 24 November 1825]:
DARTMOUTH, Nov. The Danish ship, Earl of Chester, Kiergaard, from Copenhagen for St. Croix, arrived off Torbay 9th inst. in a damaged state; she took a pilot on board, but could not reach this harbour. On the following day she was driven out of the channel, and on the 13th, in lat. 45. 56. long. 11. 17., the pilot was put on board the Swedish schooner, Thomas, from St. Ubes for Stockholm, and landed here last night.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 07 November 1826]:
Whitstable. 4 Nov. The Earl of Chester, Kiergaard, from London to St. Croix, has been brouoht in here with loss of two anchors and cables, windlass broke, bitts damaged. [last newspaper report: arriving Copenhagen from St Croix, master Hjorth, 24 July 1837]

Wooden ship John, built Chester 1809, 464 tons. armed: 20 9 and 12 pounders, by 1814 owned Popplewell, trading London to Jamaica. Wrecked 4 May 1855. More history.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 08 November 1811]:
THE remarkably fine Ship JOHN, built at Chester, 1809, under particular inspection, for private use; admeasures per register 464 tons, copper fastened and coppered, armed with 20 12-pounders, with figure head, and quarter galleries; a firm substantial-built vessel, well adapted for the West India trade, in which she has been employed, or any other where a vessel of her dimensions is required; sails fast, and abundantly found in stores. Now lying in the West India Import Dock.- for Inventories, &c. apply to URQUHART and HOPE, brokers,

Wooden ship Fortitude, built Chester 1809, 387 tons. Mainly traded London to Barbados.

[from Hull Advertiser - Saturday 03 October 1812]:
THE Ship FORTITUDE, Register 387 39-94 th tons; built at Chester in 1809, coppered and copper-fastened, sails extremely fast, carries a large Cargo, armed with 16 Guns and Small Arms, most abundantly found in all kind of Stores, and may be sent to Sea at very small expense. The Fortitude is very well adapted for the West India or North American trades, for the Transport service, and for the Greenland or Davis Straits Whale Fisheries. She was built under most particular inspection, for private use, has a remarkably strong frame of well seasoned timber, and is allowed to be a most superior Ship of her class as belongs to Great Britain. Apply to Mr. Edward Ker, Hull.

[from Barbadian - Wednesday 10 April 1833]:
For London, the ship Fortitude, J B Butcher, master, will sail on the 14th April. [Arrived London 30 May 1833]

Captain then Richard White, then John Fowle - latest reported arrival at Barbados June 1839 from London; departing for London 24 June 1839, arriving 12 September.
Loading at London: Hobart Town; Fortitude, Fowle. Sailed 15 February 1840. [no later report]

Wooden ship Nassau, built Chester 1809, 252 tons. Later owned Nevins, Waterford, for trade to America. Voyage Dublin to Quebec, wrecked 13 May 1826 on Sable Island.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 07 April 1814]:
For NASSAU, NEW FROVIDENCE. The Ship NASSAU, MARMADUKE SANDS, Master; - Burthen per register 253 tons, and intended to sail with the first West India convoy from Cork.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 05 February 1820]:
The good Ship NASSAU, A 1. 253 tons burthen, flush deck and figure head; most carefully built at Chester of the best English oak, for the owners particular use, and at an unusual expence, both as to the quality of the materials and the finish; is coppered, completely copper fastened, and deck copper-nailed. The cabin, which is fitted with mahogany, affords good accommodation; she is altogether a handy, strong, desirable vessel for any trade her size may suit. Her stores are good, and she may be sent to sea immediately, with the expence of provisions only. Lying at Irongate. For further particulars apply to Messrs. JOHN NEVINS and Co. ...

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Saturday 21 September 1822]:
On Monday, about noon, the body of Mr. Moses Devereux, who was drowned the preceding Sunday week, noticed in several of our late numbers, was found a little north of Ballyhack. It is worthy of remark, that the ship Nassau, Grossard, then off Ballyhack, but since sailed for St. Andrew's, N. B., fired three discharges of cannon with a view of bringing the body, naturally supposed to be approaching towards buoyancy, and likely to be hastened up by a concussion produced in the water. We pronounce not upon the connection cause and effect. We know that intelligent persons deny that such connection existed in this case. But we feel a sort of duty to state what occurred, and to add that, about five minutes after the firing, the body rose to the surface, near to where the firing took place.

[from Waterford Mail - Wednesday 21 April 1824]:
Sailed 16th. Nassau, Grossard, Quebec, white salt,

[from London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post - Friday 14 July 1826]:
The account of the loss of the Nassau, Kenny, from Dublin to Quebec, on Sable Island [sic: Cape Sable Island], on the 13th of May, is confirmed by the Halifax Papers just received.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 25 January 1811]:
GENERAL CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE. THE remarkable Occurrences In 1810. ...
4 Jan. A vessel of 340 tons burthen, launched from Messrs. Carson & Co.'s yard, Chester. [May]
1 Aug. The Harriet and Maria Crowther, launched from Mr Cortney's yard in Chester.

Wooden ship May, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1810, 340 tons, owned William Forbes. In LR 1811: 299 tons, owned Forbes, built Chester 1810. Registered Liverpool 306/1847, 364 tons. Later LR reports build 1811, snow rig, also tonnage 364. Traded to West Indies, St Lawrence, Africa, Bombay, Nova Scotia. Voyage Liverpool to Sydney, Cape Breton Island, arriving June 1848 - no further reports of voyages, so possibly used as a hulk.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 05 January 1810]:
Yesterday morning, a fine new vessel, of 340 tons, the property of William Forbes, Esq. built by Messrs. Carson, Forbes, Cortney, and Co. of this city, was led to the Deva, as her introduction to old Ocean; which, it is to be hoped, will behold her with a parental and propitious eye. A large concourse of people attended, and enjoyed this ceremony; ...

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 16 June 1810]:
Liverpool. The May, Ferguson, from hence at St. Thomas.

[from Lancaster Gazette - 28 July 1810]:
The May, Ferguson, was run foul of on Wednesday night, by an American vessel in the river, and damaged.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 17 June 1848]:
May, Dobie, hence at Sydney, C.B. [Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; sailed from Liverpool April 11]

Wooden brig Maria Crowther, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1810, 130 tons. By 1815 trading Liverpool to Oporto, owned Crowther. Voyage Whitehaven to Dublin with coal, ashore and wrecked at Laxey, 7-11-1837.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 01 September 1820]:
Wants ony a few packages and will sail immediately. For NAPLES, PALERMO, and MESSINA, With liberty to forward Goods from Naples to Messina, at the Ship's Expence for Freight only, and Shippers Risk. THE new, fine, fast-salling, Coppered Brig, MARIA CROWTHER, A 1, Thomas Walsh Commander. Lying off the Tower. Burthen 130 tons. For Freight or Passage apply to R. and H. RICHARDSON,...

Link to poet Keats: [from here]
Some may have wondered about the fate of the Maria Crowther, the brig that took John Keats and Joseph Severn to Naples in September 1820. The Maria Crowther, a single-decked, 130 ton, two-masted brig, was built in 1810 in Chester. She was a cargo vessel plying in her early years mainly between London and Naples, though her first registered voyage with Lloyd's in 1811 was between Dublin and Norwegian ports. After 1824 her voyages were more limited, mainly to Wales and the west coast of Ireland. .....

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 17 November 1837]:
RAMSEY, November 11. The Maria Crowther, Daws, from Whitehaven, ran on shore near Laxey, on the 7th instant, and fills with the tide.

From IOM heritage records:
On Tuesday 7th November 1837 at about 3.00 a.m., during a very thick fog, the Maria Crowther, Captain Robert Dawes, master, coal laden and bound from Whitehaven for Dublin, got ashore on rocks near Laxey. The crew was saved. .. Later broke up. [site east of entrance to Laxey; owned Whitehaven]

Wooden brig Harriet, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1810, 130 tons. By 1815 trading Liverpool to Oporto, owned Hyde. Voyage Aux Cayes to Cowes, departing 20 August 1827, posted missing.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 03 August 1810]:
Wednesday last, about twelve o'clock, two elegant small brigs were launched from the yard of Messrs. Carson, Forbes. & Cortney, in this city, called the Harriet and Maria Crowther, they are intended for the Irish trade, about 160 tons each.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 22 October 1819]:
First Vessel FOR HAVANNA DIRECT, The fine A 1 Chester-built Brig HARRIET, CAPT. Wm. JOHN ALEXANDER; burthen per register 130 tons; most part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she will be despatched immediately. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, Old Dock; ...

[from London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post - Wednesday 28 March 1827]:
Carthagena de Colombia, Feb.2. The Harriet, Million, which sailed on the 22d ult. from [sic for?] Liverpool, sprang a leak a few hours after leaving the harbour, and was obliged to put back - part of the cargo has been discharged with very trifling damage, and she is again ready to proceed.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 November 1827]:
Harriet, Millions, sailed from Aux Cayes, for Cowes, 20th August, and has not since been heard of. [arrived Aux Cayes, 14 June]

Wooden brig Hope, built Troughton, Chester, 1810, 161 tons, by 1815 owned Thompson, trading Liverpool to Barbados. Registered Belfast 1844, ON 8093. Registered Maryport 1859-1873, owned Hine, 136 tons. Voyage Maryport to Swansea with pig iron, Captain Patterson, departed 29 January 1873, and posted missing.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 25 January 1811]:
15 Sept. 1810. Launch of the Hope from Mr Troughton's yard, Chester.

[from Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 22 December 1812]:
For Rio de Janeiro. THE FINE BRIG HOPE, JOHN GILL, MASTER. BURTHEN per Register, 161 Tons, Chester built, only two years old, coppered and copper fastened, well armed, and in every respect the most eligible Vessel on the the birth for dry goods, now lying in the Salt-house Dock. For freight apply Mr. William Thomson, jun. Manchester, .... [armed 8 6-pound carronades]

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 09 February 1871]:
Maryport Captain Drowned at Queenstown. lntelligence has been received at Maryport announcing the accidental death drowning of Captain Fearon, of that place, at Queenstown. Captain Fearon was the commander of the brig Hope, of Maryport. The brig was lying in Queenstown Harbour on Wednesday, when another vessel came in collision with her, and Captain Fearou, who was standing at the side of the Hope, fell overboard in consequence of the force with which the vessels struck each other. His body was recovered on Thursday.

[from South Wales Daily News - Saturday 12 April 1873]:
MISSING VESSEL. The Hope, of Maryport, official No. 8,093, sailed from Maryport on the 29th January last, with pig iron, for Swansea, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden ship Henry Mills, built Chester 1810. 540 tons. Not found in LR or newspapers, so probably renamed.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 25 January 1811]:
26 Nov. 1810. The Henry Mills, 540 tons burthen, launched from Mr Cortney's Dock-yard, Chester.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 12 December 1810]:
A New Ship at Chester, built for private use, and under particular inspection, ready for launching, and of the following dimensions; length aloft 125 feet, breadth 32 feet 10; depth of hold 20 feet 7; register measurement about 580 tons; she has two flush decks, a figure-head, quarter galleries, and ports for guns; is copper-fastened, and her upper deck is copper nailed. She is well calculated for the East or West India Trade, or any other for which her dimensions are suitable. Apply to the Owners, John Carson & Co, Liverpool... [possibly Vere]

Wooden ship Vere, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1811. 461 tons. By 1828 owned Fletcher, trading London to Jamaica. More history. Voyage Poole to St John, NB., ashore in snowstorm, Herd Harbour Point, Campbell's Islands, New Brunswick, on 29 March 1843, crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 01 February 1811]:
On Saturday last, was launched from the yard of Carson, Forbes, Cortney, & Co of this city for Messrs France, Fletcher, Yates & Co, of Liverpool, a beautiful ship called the Vere, burthen 460 tons; she is intended, we hear, for the West India trade.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 08 April 1825]:
For SALE or CHARTER. THE fine Ship VERE, 461 tons per register, built at Chester, of the very best materials, and under particular inspection; is remarkably strong, abundantly found in stores, has good height between decks, and is well adapted for the East or West India Trades; is now discharging a cargo in the West India Dock. - Allen, Commander. For Inventories and further particulars apply RICHARDSON and FORBES, ...

Painting by Samuel Walters: The Barque Vere In Heavy Seas In A Night Gale Off The South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey, 1833.

[from Sun (London) - Wednesday 17 May 1843]:
SHIPWRECK OF THIRTY-SIX VESSELS. By the Britannia steamer, from New York, which arrived at Liverpool on Sunday last, accounts have been received at Lloyd's of the total loss of 36 vessels, several of which were fine packet ships, laden with cargoes of merchandise and other valuable property, and many lives are supposed to have perished. .... In addition to the above awful catalogue of disasters, we regret to announce the loss of the barque Vere, belonging to Poole, Captain Badcock, 460 tons burden; she was on a voyage to New Brunswick, and her wreck occurred during a heavy snow storm on the 29th of March, on Campbell's Islands; her crew were saved. [at Herd Harbour Point, refloated and beached - condemned]

Wooden cutter Douglas, built Carson, Forbes, Cortney, Chester, 1811, 100 tons, owned Burrow & Fleetwood, for trade from Liverpool to Douglas, Isle of Man.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 30 July 1811]:
Yesterday week, a remarkaby fine cutter, called the Douglas, burthen 100 tons, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Carson, Forbes, Cortney & Co. of this city, for Messrs Burrow and Fleetwood, Liverpool. We understand this vessel is intended as a packet and trader from that port to Douglas, in the Isle of Man.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 06 August 1811]:
NEW CUTTER, DOUGLAS, QUAYLE master. Launched by Messrs. CARSON, FORBES, CORTNEY, and CO. of this City, will sail from Parkgate direct to Douglas, Isle of Man, (tomorrow) Wednesday, the 7th August, at Twelve o'clock, and in future will sail as a regular Packet between Douglas and Liverpool.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 09 August 1811]:
NOTICE. All persons having any demands against the company, CARSON, FORBES, CORTNEY & CO, Ship-builders, in this city, are requested to send an account thereof to Mr. Cortney, and those who are indebted to them, are desired to pay the same to him, the term of their partnership being about to expire.

Wooden vessels Unknown, built Cortney, Chester 1812.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 April 1812]:
ON SALE, now on the Stocks, at Mr, Cortney's Dock Yard, Chester, TWO REMARKABLY FINE SHIPS, AND A BRIG.
ONE of the ships is 113 feet in length, 31 feet beam per register, depth 21 feet, and measures 470 tons, or thereabouts. She has a high quarter deck, 54 feet long, and is pierced for 22 guns. May be launched in June next.
A ship, 107 feet aloft, 30 feel 9 inches beam per register, depth 21 feet, and measures 410 tons, or thereabouts. She is also pierced for 22 and is well calculated for bulky cargo. May launched in July.
The brig is 74 feet 5 inches in length, 20 feet 10 inches breadth, 11 feet deep, and measures 140 tons, or thereabouts; will carry about 200 tons, drawing 10 feet water, and is very well calculated for the Irish or coasting trade. May be launched in fortnight.
W. Cortney, late partner to the firm of Carson, Forbes, Cortney & Co. respectfully informs the shipping and mercantile interests, in general, that the business is now carried on tha same excellent style as heretofore; and assures them, that the orders he may receive, will be attended with that punctuality and dispatch, which has ever characterized the concern. ...

Wooden brig Hornby, built Chester, 1812, 241 tons. possibly one of the above, built Cortney. More history Voyage Liverpool to Rio de Janeiro, struck Great Orme's Head and wrecked 2 January 1824, 14 lost, 1 saved.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 21 November 1817]:
For KINGSTON, JAMAICA, To sail the 25th November, The well known Chester-built Brig HORNBY, W. CORKINDALE, Master; Newly coppered, and A 1. - For freight or pamsage apply to John Garnett, Esq.

[from Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 14 January 1824]:
The brig Hornby, Captain Wade, of 180 tons, on the 27th Dec. sailed from Liverpool for the Brazils, loaded with bale goods, and encountered heavy gales of wind; on the morning of Friday, 2d Jan., she came on shore at Orme's Head, about 5 AM, the vessel went to pieces, and no part of her cargo is likely to be saved; all on board perished, excepting John Williams, say 15, including the Captain and two passengers, two brothers belonging to Liverpool, of the name of Owens.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 11 June 1813]:
The two sloops of war now building by Mr. Cortney, at his yard, this city, to be called the Levant and Cyrus, pierced for 24 guns (32-pounders carronades) will be launched in August next, together with one of the beautiful ships adjoining. The other, a vessel about 500 tons is not yet disposed of. The keels of two corvettes (the Mersey and the Eden) are just laid down.

Wooden ship Clarendon, built Cortney, Chester, 1813, 434 tons. Registered Liverpool, trading to Jamaica. Later registered Leith - used for whaling in Davis Straits, for voyages to Australia, then voyage Miramichi to Britain, with timber, wrecked on Fetlar, Shetlands, 19 Deceber 1847, crew and passenger saved.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 31 August 1813]:
On Saturday, a very fine vessel, called the Clarendon, was launched from the same yard; she descended into the bosom of the Dee, about a quarter before one o'clock, in the presence of immense number of spectators, who departed highly gratified at having beheld the pleasing spectacle.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 28 July 1826]:
THE fine well-known Ship CLARENDON, Corkill Master, burthen per register 434 tons, built Chester 1813 under inspection, and with the best materials. Last year she underwent the most thorough repairs, having received an entirely new deck, waterways, topsides, &c. Copper-fastened, and has run two voyages upon the present sheathing; sails well, and stows a very large cargo. Now lying at Liverpool in No. 1, Graving-dock. For Inventories and other Particulars apply to Captain CORKILL, on board, Messrs. FLETCHER, YATES, & Co., ...

[from The Pilot - Wednesday 16 October 1833]:
The ship Clarendon, of Leith, arrived off this port this evening, from Davis Straits, the captain of which sent on shore a note to one of our whale shipowners, stating that Captain Ross and his crew were (with the exception of three who died) on board the British ships at that fishing, having been oblged to abandon their vessel. Captain Ross was on board the Isabella, of Hull, in which vessel he is to return home, Nothing is said in what manner they got to the British ships or otherwise.

[from Glasgow Courier - Tuesday 12 March 1844]:
AT LEITH, FOR PORT-PHILIP AND SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES. THE BRITISH-BUILT SHIP CLARENDON, 431 tons register, J. B. Grant, Commander, Is now loading, and will have despatch, - Her Poop accommodation is of the first order; and very airy between Decks for Steerage Passengers. An experienced Surgeon will be on board. ... [arrived 28 Oct 1844]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 14 January 1848]:
Lerwick. The ship Clarendon, McFalane, of Leith, from Miramichi, with cargo of timber, was wrecked at Tresta, island of Fetlar, on the 19th ult.; the crew, twenty to number, and one passenger saved, together with the cargo. The mate, and eight of the crew and the passenger, arrived here on the 25th. to take passage in the Matchless. The cargo saved is much damaged. The Clarendon lost her rudder in Sumburgh Roust [sic: Roost, tide race south of Sumburgh Head] 17th. [Tresta is a beach on S side of Fetlar]

Wooden ship John Shand, built Cortney, Chester, 1813, 480 tons. Owned Fletcher & Co. by 1828. Trading London to Jamaica. Hurricane: abandoned before 18th August 1830, 27 crew and passengers saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 17 September 1813]:
Monday last, about a quarter before one, the John Shand, a fine ship of about 470 tons burthen (measurement), was launched from Mr. Cortney's yard, in this city, in the presence of a vast number of spectators, it is intended for the West India trade. ...

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 24 October 1828]:
THE Ship JOHN SHAND, 489 tons register measurement, built Chester 1813, sheathed with wood and copper, and well-known in the Jamaica trade, as a most desirable ship in every respect. Her stores are good and abundant, and the hull in excellent order. Lying in the West India Dock.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 27 September 1830]:
Mary, Porter, from Havannah,put back to Charleston. She picked up the long-boat of the ship John Shand, on the 18th ult., with the crew and passengers, 27 in number. The John Shand was abandoned at sea.

[from Morning Advertiser - Saturday 25 September 1830]:
The following ships, from Jamaica, not yet arrived, were in company with the John Shand a day or two before the hurricane commenced - Tullock Castle, Kingston, and Bath, for London; Lady Canning, for Liverpool; General Wolf, for the Clyde; the Nymph for Belfast; and six others, names unknown.

Wooden brig Dee, built Chester 1813, 316 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Charleston, lost 24 December 1820, 20 miles south of Charleston LH, crew saved.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 05 October 1814]:
THE fine Brig DEE, Samuel Prenton, late Master, burthen per Register 316 tons, built at Chester last year, copper-fastened, and sheathed with heavy copper only nine months since; she is remarkably stout burthensome Vessel, well found in good stores, and suitable for the West India or any Trade to which her size may be adapted; now in the West India Import Dock, discharging a cargo from Havannah. lnventories and further Particulars may had from the Captain on board; ...

[from Star (London) - Tuesday 30 January 1821]:
LIVERPOOL, JAN. 28. The Dee, Dixon, from Liverpool to Charleston, was totally lost on the 24th December, twenty miles to the southward of Charleston Light-house. The crew, four boxes of specie, and the letter-bag saved.

[from Commercial Chronicle (London) - Thursday 08 March 1821]:
CHARLESTON (AMERICA) PAPERS. Courier of Jan 22. .... It is a singular fact, that this is the third vessel from Europe consigned to the same address, which has been wrecked near to the port of destination, within the last three weeks, viz: British brig Dee, from Liverpool; Norwegian brig, Minerva, from Rouen; and Hamburgh ship, Krone, from Havre.

Wooden brig Lisbon (also Lisbon Packet), built Chester 1813, 118 tons. Owned Heyworth, Liverpool. Traded to Mediterranean and Brazil. Later owned Adam, Aberdeen. Voyage Archangel to Aberdeen, stranded on Smolen [possibly Norwegian Island Smøla] on 4 December 1847, wrecked, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 19 February 1813]:
For Lisbon, The Beautiful New Brig, LISBON PACKET, Chester built, copper fastened, and first voyage; burthen 123 tons per register, laying in the Old Dock, a considerable part of her cargo being engaged, she will be dispatched without delay. For freight or passage (having good accommodations) apply to the Captain on board, or ORMEROD HEYWORTH, ....

[from Glasgow Courier - Saturday 01 January 1848]:
Christiania, Dec. 14. The Lisbon Packet, of and bound to Aberdeen, from Archangel, was stranded on Smolen, 4th inst and wrecked; crew saved; cargo and materials landed.

Wooden packet Countess Liverpool, built Cortney, Chester, 1814. For use as a Holyhead - Dublin passenger packet, Captain Davies. When the Post Office introduced steam packets on this service in 1820, they were reported as buying the existing sailing vessels and using them as coal hulks. Note that a vessel called the Countess of Liverpool was built at Maryport in 1824.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 10 June 1814]:
Friday last, a fine new packet, for Capt. Davies, of the Holyhead station, called the Countess Liverpool, was launched from Mr. Cortney's in this city. It is one of the most beautiful vessels ever built, and does great credit to Mr. Cortney's professional skill. The carvings are executed in a superior style, by Mr. Fouldes, and the cabin is fitted up with much taste.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 13 March 1818]:
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF THE PASSENGERS ON BOARD The Countess Liverpool Packet. On the 2d inst. she sailed from Holyhead with about 20 passengers, among whom were Sir Wm. Roberts, Sir N. Colthurst M. P., Colonel Odell, M. P., Major Vereker, M. P., Colonel Pepper, &c. She sailed at 11 a.m.; at half-past 12 it blew a gale, and at half-past one a hurricane, which continued until eight. About this time vivid lightning came on, with peals of thunder, and a black compact cloud descended on the mast and opened with a dreadful explosion and a large ball of fire issued from it, took a diagonal direction, and sunk in the sea within forty yards of the packet, throwing up the water to the height of forty feet! Five out of seven of the crew that were on deck were knocked down, but afterwards recovered. Part of the ball entered the cabin, and strack a dog which lay at the stove. The wind, after this, became more moderate.

Wooden brig Sarah, built Cortney, Chester, 1814. In LR 1816 as 268 tons, owned Willson, trading Liverpool - New Brunswick. Not in LR 1820. Voyage Belfast to Liverpool, ashore near Ballywalter 26 December 1816, refloated and docked.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 June 1814]:
Ship Launches. Monday last, about half past twelve o'clock, a beautiful brig, called the Sarah, burthen about 500 tens, built for a house in Belfast, was launched from the yard of Mr. Cortney, in this city, without the slightest accident.

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 January 1817]:
The Sarah, Boyd, from Belfast for Liverpool, is on shore near Ballywalter, if the weather continues moderate, she will be got off without damage.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 07 January 1817]:
The Sarah, Boyd, from Belfast for Liverpool, put back 26th ult., in consequence of having been on a rock near Donaghadee, & discharged part of her cargo, before she could be got off. She had put into Dock to land the remainder.

Wooden brig Limerick Trader, built Mulvey, Chester, 1814. In LR 1816 131 tons, owned Williams, trading London - Gibraltar [sic]. Initially traded London - Limerick. Master Owen Griffiths. This is the earliest record of a Mulvey built sailing vessel at Chester. Voyage Bristol to Rotterdam, ashore on Goeree (coastal island in South Holland), and wrecked, 25 November 1822.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 June 1814]:
... At the same time was launched from the yard of Messrs. Mulby [sic] & Co., a brig, named the Limerick Trader, intended for the London trade. We are sorry to state that, in knocking away the boult[sic] between the bottom of the vessel and the cradle, a shipwright received an accidental blow from the maul of a fellow workmen, which shattered his arm in a dreadful manner above the elbow. He was immediately taken to the Infirmary.

[from Morning Chronicle - Saturday 30 November 1822]:
ROTTERDAM, Nov. 26. - The Limerick Trader, Griffiths, from Bristol to this port, was lost yesterday near Goree. Crew and part of the cargo and materials saved by boats which went to her assistance.

Wooden brig John Crowther, built Cortney, Chester, 1814. Owned Crowther, registered Liverpool, 178 tons, for trade to New York. Voyage Montreal to Liverpool, ashore Tongue Point [sic] and wrecked, reported December 1819; Tongue Point may well be Longue Pointe, which is on Montreal Island about 15 miles from Montreal centre.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 04 November 1814]:
Monday last, a fine brig was launched from Mr Cortney's yard, in this city, for Mr. Crowther. It is called the John Crowther.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 18 November 1814]:
The John Crowther brig, launched here a few days ago, is announced in Billinge's Liverpool Paper to sail for Oporto.

[from Royal Gazette of Jamaica - Saturday 24 April 1819]:
April 20 Sailed from Port-Royal: Brig, John Crowther, Rae Liverpool [reported arrived Liverpool, 19 June 1819]

[from Morning Advertiser - Thursday 23 December 1819]:
The John Crowther, Oakley, from Montreal for Liverpool, was on shore at Tongue Point, about 15 miles below Montreal, both vessel and cargo were expected to be saved. [other reports: received considerable damage]

Wooden brig Abeona, built Chester 1814, 138 tons. Owned Thomas Lewis, traded from London to Brazil and Russia. [Abeona was the Roman goddess of travel] Voyage Liverpool to Wilmington, abandoned, leaky, 24 November 1832.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 20 April 1824]:
Sale: the SIXTEENTH SHARE of the BRIG Abeona, of Chester, built in 1814, now lying in the Old Dock, Liverpool, loading for the Mediterranean, Thomas Lewis, master; register 137 10-94 tons. This vessel has been lately coppered and completely repaired.

[from Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 December 1831]:
The Abeona, Lewis, from St Petersburg at Newry on the 17th inst..

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 22 October 1832]:
Vessels sailed. ... Abeona, Cole, Wilmington.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 04 February 1833]:
Abeona, Cole, hence for Wilmington, was abandoned at sea 24th Nov., having sprung a leak. The crew arrived at Jamaica in the Spinster.

Wooden brig Tom, built Chester 1815, 165 tons. Traded to Oporto, Brazil, Canada, Baltic. From 1830 owned Whitehaven, though not in online Cumbrian shipping list. Voyage Whitehaven to Dublin, ashore on Lambay Island 6 September 1849 and wrecked.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 10 November 1815]:
For OPORTO, The remarkable fine new Chester built Brig TOM, THOMAS HANCOCK, Master; Stands A 1 at Lloyd's; burthen 120 tons per register, built expressly for the Trade, copper fastened, asd is in every respect a most desirable conveyance - will be despatched as early as possible - now lying in George's Dock.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 14 July 1828]:
Succeeds the Jersey. To sail on the 14th July. For MONTREAL, and will deliver Goods at QUEBEC, - The fine Chester-built Brig TOM, H. G. Pearce, Master; 165 tons per register. For freight or passage, apply on board, Prince's Dock; to Messrs. Holliwell & Highfield, or to J. NELSON WOOD.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Thursday 24 December 1829]:
Liverpool Dec 21. Tom, Pearce, from Narva.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 15 September 1849]:
The Tom, Coulthard, of Whitehaven, ran on the rocks at the back of Lambay on the 6th inst, and remained with her stern under the water up to her main hatchway, and is likely to become a total wreck. [Sailed 5 Sept from Whitehaven to Dublin, owned Coulthard]

Wooden brig Ellen (launched as Ellen & Ellis), built Cortney, Chester, 1815. 196 tons. Voyaged to Australia. Based London. Voyage from London to Newcastle, ashore on North side of Holy Island, 20 December 1830. 3 crew lost (and one a day later), 7 saved. [In LR to 1836, with minimal data]

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 31 March 1815]:
Saturday last, a fine brig, called the Ellen and Ellis, was launched from Mr. Cortney's yard, in this city. It went off the stocks in great style.

[from Globe - Friday 07 December 1827]:
For SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, with liberty to call at MADEIRA, the fast sailing Chester built brig ELLEN, John Taylor, Commander. Coppered and copper fastened. Burthen 300 tons. Lying in the London Docks. Her Accommodations for Passengers are superior; for which or freight, early application is requested to Capt Taylor, on board; ...

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 07 January 1831]:
On Monday, the 20th ult. the brig Ellen, Taylor, of London, hence to Newcastle, with salt, was driven ashore near Swinney-Goat [not now so named], on the north side of Holy Island, and has since gone to pieces. The crew, consisting of eleven men, were so much exhausted from their previous exertions that three of them perished in the vessel; the remaining eight were got out on the ebbing of the tide; one died the following day.

Wooden brig John, built Chester 1815, 108 tons. In LR owned Thomas, registered Chester, to 1840, latterly 108 tons.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 22 July 1825]:
ON SALE, the well known Chester Built brig, JOHN, Burthen per Register, about 108 Tons, stands A 1 at Lloyd's; Copper fastened, well found. Apply to John Myers, John-street.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 July 1831]:
The Chester-built Brig JOHN, Burthen per register, 108 tons, copper-fastened to the bends, well found in stores, and in every respect a desirable Vessel. She is now lying at Connah's Quay, in the Chester River. For particulars, apply to Captain Thomas on board.

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 20 November 1832]:
The John, Bethell, from Antwerp, bound to Topsham, left Flushing the 12th instant, and reports that no embargo was then laid on English shipping in the Scheldt.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 23 March 1840]:
Arrived at Runcorn: John, Griffiths, Dublin.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 18 September 1846]:
Cleared for sea. Dublin. John, Bythell, W Haskayne, cg. [no voyages found after this]

Wooden brig Worrall (Worrell in LR), built Chester 1816, 153 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Newfoundland 7 April 1832 and no further reports found.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 September 1828]:
In lieu of the Adventure. First vessel. For PERNAMBUCCO, The fine Chester-built Brig WORRALL, Roberts Master; 150 tons per register, coppered and copper fastened, sails fast, and in every respect a most desirable conveyance for goods and passengers; Lying west side George's Dock. For terms, &c. apply to Messrs. Harrisons & Latham; Mr. John Worrall, or to W. and J. TYRER. [similar advert 9 April 1829, Meredith Roberts, master; returned to Liverpool 6 Dec 1829

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 01 April 1831]:
Sailed: Worrall, Roberts, for Laguna.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 13 April 1832]:
Liverpool. Sailed 7th. Worrall, Dennis, Newfoundland. [no further listings]

Wooden ship Unknown, built Cortney, Chester 1815, 382 tons. [Calcutta launched 1817 has this tonnage]

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 17 November 1815]:
A remarkably fine NEW SHIP, of the following dimensions, now on the stocks, in William Cortney's yard, Chester; which may be ready for launching in a fortnight. Length from the fore part of the main stem under the bowsprit, to the after part of the main stern post: 105 ft 8 in; Breadth per register 28ft 6in; Depth of hold 20ft 10in. Admeasures, per register 382 67-94 tons. Copper-fastened, has a quarter deck 39 feet long, the height of the main deck rail, and a top-gallant forecastle, which takes in the foremast; her frame is of timber fallen in 1812; she has been two years and a half on the stocks, her frame was completed twelve months before she was planked; she is a full built ship, and will carry a large cargo. For further particulars, apply to William Cortney, Chester, ...

Wooden schooner Dee, built Chester 1815, 47 tons. In LR 1825, owned Winter, trading Liverpool to Baltic.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 17 October 1836]:
Liverpool Thurs Oct. 13. Arrived: Coastwise. ... Dee, Wright, Ulverston,.... [last report of Dee with master Wight]

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 22 November 1816]:
REPAIRS OF VESSELS AT CHESTER. To Merchants & Others. WM CORTNEY, SHIP-BUILDER, &c, informs Merchants and Others that in consequence of the total stagnation of new building, and from a desire to employ the men now continuing in his service, he undertakes to repair old vessels, on moderate terms: Frame Timber 3s 6d; Plank and beam 4s; Plank, cut, superficial, 2 inches thick 4s 3d; Men's wages (per day) 3s; Dockage, safe and good GRATIS; Warehouse for stores GRATIS. Wages to be paid as soon as work is finished; six months credit for materials, &c.

Vessels built 1816:

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 08 March 1816]:
Ship Launches, Saturday last, about one o'clock, two beautiful brigs were launched, one from the yard of Mr. Troughton, and the other from the yard of Mr. Cortney. The former is called the John Troughton, and was ushered into the the waves fully rigged, top-gallant masts up; she is intended for the East India Trade. The other is called the Lord Nelson; and they both afford as fine specimens of the art as are found in the world. We are happy to say that no accident occurred; but, owing to the sudden swell of the water when the John Troughton went off, several people got a sound ducking on the wharf under the Cheese Warehouse. If we may judge from the number of vessels now on the stocks in Chester, we may imagine the ship building business is in a very prosperous state; there are nine fine vessels on the slips in Mr. Cortney's yard, and three in Mr. Mulvey's yard.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 22 March 1816]:
Saturday last, a fine brig was launched from the yard of Mr Mulvey, in this city, and on Monday, another beautiful vessel, from Mr. Cortney's yard.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 03 September 1816]:
On Wednesday last, three fine vessels were launched from Mr. Cortney's yard, this city. The day was remarkably fine, and a very great number of persons were assembled to witness the interesting sight. No accident occurred, nor did any of the spectators experience (what is common on these occasions) a refreshiing ducking.

Lloyd's register has the following brigs built Chester 1816: Hope(see below); Nancy(see below); Sarah & Marianne (see below); Shamrock (see below), and Swift (see below, launched in June by Mulvey). As well as the vessels described above, the John Troughton [snow, 200 tons, see below], by Troughton and the Lord Nelson [in Lloyd's as brig Nelson, 209 tons, built 1815 - see below] by Cortney.
So Mulvey must have built at least one of Hope, Nancy, Sarah & Marianne or Shamrock, while Cortney built three of them.

Wooden brig (snow) Swift, built Mulvey, Chester, 1816, 214 tons, owned by her master, Herbert, of Liverpool. Newspapers report voyages across the Atlantic, master E. Herbert, until Dec 1823 when she was at Liverpool with timber from St. Domingo. Swift was a common boat name, so subsequent voyages are not clear cut; Lloyd's register includes her until 1831, voyaging from Shields to London. Newspapers describe Swift, White, on the east coast from July 1824.
Vessel Swift sunk 12th January 1830, between Scroby and Cross Sands, approx pos: 52° 39.05N, 1° 50.61E. with no survivors, is most probably this ship.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 14 June 1816]:
Ship Launch. Monday last, a fine brig, the Swift, was launched from the yard Messrs. Mulvey's, of this city. She went off the stocks in capital style, a happy presage, we hope, of her fortune. She is intended by the Captain, Mr. Herbert, for the Brazil trade. In the evening, the launch was celebrated by a handsome dinner, at the house of Mrs. Leet, the Saracen's Head, which did great credit to her culinary skill.

[from Berwick Advertiser - Saturday 23 January 1830]:
Jan.14. The papers of the Swift, White, of Newcastle to London have been picked up at Winterton and it is supposed the vessel is lost with all on board. It blew very strong last night from the east.
Jan. 18. The Salvage boats yesterday discovered the wreck of the Swift, late White, from Newcastle to London, sunk between Scroby and Cross Sands, and succeeded in saving ten chains and four anchors, and more expected to be saved.

Wooden brig Sarah & Marianne, built Chester 1816 [possibly by Mulvey or Cortney], 194 tons, initially owned Seymour, Liverpool and trading to Brazil. Later registered Maryport, owned Seymour, trading to Quebec. On 18th November 1843, inbound to Annan from Miramichi and Dublin, was sunk by collision with Quiz, bound to Leghorn, crew taken off the wreck by a steamer and saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 20 November 1843]:
LIVERPOOL Nov, 19: The Quiz, for Leghorn, has put back, much damaged, having been in contact yesterday morning with the brig Jane, from Annan, which sunk with all hands shortly after the collision.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 25 November 1843]:
The vessel that was run down by the Quiz, was the Sarah Marianne, from Miramichi and Dublin to Annan, and not the Jane, as reported 18th inst. The crew were taken off the wreck by a steamer after the Quiz left them, and landed at Greenock.

Wooden brig Hope, built Chester 1816 [possibly by Mulvey or Cortney], 179 tons, later 157 tons. Registered Belfast, then Colchester. Voyage Stockton to London, ashore and wrecked, near Lowestoft, 5 October 1845.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 11 June 1816]:
Chester, 10th June, 1816. Now loading at Cotton's Wharf, London, for this city, and places adjacent, THE BRIG HOPE, THOS. HERBERT, master. All persons who may have Goods to ship on board her are requested to give their orders to their correspondents for that purpose, for this Vessel will sail in about fourteen days. THOMAS GREEN, Broker.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 16 January 1835]:
Islay Jan 3. The Hope, Herbert, from Narva [Estonia] to Liverpool, was got off the strand 31st ult. and moored in the harbour of Lochindahl[sic] in a leaky state.

[from Newcastle Courant - Friday 15 September 1843]:
Arrivals at foriegn ports. Hamburg, Sept 1. Hope, Brooks, from Stockton.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 12 December 1843]:
Cuxhaven, 7 Dec. The Hope, Tadman, from Hamburg to Stockton, has put in here very leaky having been aground off the Ost.

[from Newcastle Journal - Saturday 11 October 1845]:
LOWESTOFFE[sic], Oct. 5. The Hope, Tadman, from Stockton to London, ran upon tbe Holm Sand, this morning, and filled, and afterwards sunk at the edge of the sand. Crew and part of the stores saved.

Wooden brigantine Shamrock, built Chester 1816 [possibly by Mulvey or Cortney], 104 nrt, length 69.1 ft. Owned Crowther, Liverpool, for trade to Gibraltar. ON 6556. Later owned at Hull, London, Gateshead and lastly Yarmouth. Voyage from Newcastle with coal, master Rice, struck on Scroby Sand on 19th January 1875. Crew saved.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 04 June 1819]:
Direct for MALTA and TRIESTE, without touching at GIBRALTAR, The superior Chester built Brig, SHAMROCK , CHAS. COURTENEAY, Master; Copper-fastened and coppered to the bends; A 1 at Lloyd's; two years old; now loading in the Old Dock, ... apply John Crowther, ...

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 03 January 1866]:
Shields Jan 2. There is now no doubt of the safety the crew of the Yarmouth derelict brought in here, the crew were passed on board a barque, and directed the master of the steamtug Robert Scott in what direction to go in quest of their vessel, the abandoned schooner Shamrock. The Shamrock was built Chester in 1816, and is 96 tons.

[from Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Thursday 21 January 1875]:
The Shamrock brigantine, Rice, of and for Great Yarmouth, from Newcastle (coal), struck on Scroby Sand on Tuesday night, and will become a total wreck; crew saved.

Wooden brig(snow) Nancy, built Chester 1816 [possibly by Mulvey or Cortney], 194 tons, Captain Francis M'Cubbin. Owned Pitcairn, trading Liverpool to West Indies, described as of Maryport, though not registered there. Voyage Antigua to Liverpool, with sugar, foundered in a gale on 13th August 1825. Captain and crew of 9 took to their boat, one man having been lost, and were picked on 15th August by Wellington, which had been severely damaged, with loss of 9 lives, by the same storm.

[excerpt from Saint James's Chronicle - Thursday 15 September 1825]:
August 15. At dawn of day the crew [of Wellington from Jamaica to London] began to bend a new fore-sail, all the canvas which had been up during the storm having been utterly destroyed, when we saw a small boat, with a long sail, rowing towards us, and by seven a.m. took on board Captain Francis M'Cubbin and nine sailors, the crew of the brig Nancy, of Maryport, of 194 tons, which sailed from St. John's, Antigua, July 27th, laden with sugar, and bound for Liverpool. She had sprung a leak in the gale of the 12th, and foundered in the evening of the 13th, the men escaping into the pinnace, two of them by swimming, not more than two minutes before the vessel went down; one person only, a passenger, an old and infirm man, of the name of Harrison, lately mate of the West Indian, of London, being drowned. They were distant about 500 miles from Newfoundland, the nearest land, to which they were steering, having only the clothes on their backs, with five gallons of water, three gallons of brandy, a small trunk of biscuit, and a bucket full of pork on board, when they providentially descried our vessel.

Wooden brig John Troughton, built Troughton, Chester, 1816, 267 tons, initially owned Thompson, Liverpool, trading to West Indies and Mediterranean. Later owned Bowie, North Shields, trading to Baltic. On 18th October 1849, captain Newbold, from Vyborg to London, stranded on Gotland and wrecked.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 08 March 1816]:
Ship Launches, Saturday last, about one o'clock, two beautiful brigs were launched, one from the yard of Mr. Troughton, and the other from the yard of Mr. Cortney. The former is called the John Troughton, and was ushered into the the waves fully rigged, top-gallant masts up; she is intended for the East India Trade. ...

[from Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, Sunday 09 December 1849]:
The John Troughton, Newbold, from Wyburg to London, was stranded on Gothland Oct. 18, and has become a wreck; part of materials saved.

Wooden brig Nelson, built Cortney, Chester, 1816, 209 tons, owned Dixon & Co., Liverpool, trading to Nova Scotia. Voyage Cork to Boston, master Taylor, abandoned near Newfoundland Banks, crew rescued by the Charles.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 08 March 1816]:
Ship Launches, Saturday last, about one o'clock, two beautiful brigs were launched, ... and the other from the yard of Mr. Cortney. ... The other is called the Lord Nelson; and they both afford as fine specimens of the art as are found in the world.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Friday 05 February 1819]:
COWES, FEB. 3.-. Arrived the Charles, Graves, from Boston, in 25 days, for orders; on the 17th ult. within two degrees of the Banks of Newfoundland, fell in with the brig Nelson, Taylor, from Cork to Boston, in a sinking stake, from which she saved 23 men, women, and children, and landed them here. The Captain, crew, and passengers, were ill with the scurvy and dysentery, but Captain Graves was fortunate enough in getting them safe on board his vessel by two at a time, while the sea was making a fair breach over the Nelson, and he supposes she sunk soon after.

Wooden ship (later barque) Calcutta, built Cortney, Chester, 1817, 380 tons, ON 26256, initially owned Gladstone, Liverpool, trading to the East. Later owned Rogers, London and trading across Atlantic. Voyage Quebec to Dartmouth, on 8 November 1857, Captain Goodwin, abandoned water logged, later seen 60 miles SW of Cape Clear. Crew and passengers saved by passing vessels.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 10 January 1817]:
LAUNCH. Monday last, about half an hour before high water, the fine ship called the Calcutta, built by Mr. Cortney, of this city, was launched from his yard into the Dee. It was a truly grand sight, and notwithstanding the coldness of the day, a great number of spectators assembled. The Calcutta will carry nearly 800 tons and is intended by Messrs. Gladstones of Liverpool, the proprietors, for the East India Trade. It is admirably calculated for the purpose.

[from Cork Constitution - Thursday 03 December 1857]:
The ship Roxana, Captain SPITTAL, which arrived in our harbour from Callao on Tuesday, reported having, on Sunday, in latitude 50 30 N., longitude 11 40 W., 60 miles southwest of Cape Clear, passed the barque Calcutta, of London, waterlogged and abandoned. Several pilot cutters went out from Queenstown yesterday to look after her. From the state of the wind it is supposed that she has by this time drifted north of the Cape, and of course nearer to this port. The Calcutta, Captain Goodwin, was bound from Quebec to Dartmouth, but becoming waterlogged and was abandoned on the 8th ultimo in latitude 50 21 N., longitude 17 W. The captain and crew were taken off by the Anglo-Saxon, of and from Liverpool for Melbourne, and subsequently, on the 17th, transferred to the American ship Coronet, Captain COUSENS, on passage from Chinchas, by which they, with the exception of the second mate, were landed at Falmouth on Saturday. The second mate of the Calcutta and Captain Cousens of the Coronet, while going ashore on Monday morning [8 am on 28th November], were drowned, the boat, in which they were, having capsized.

Wooden brig Unity, built Chester 1817, 98 tons, in Lloyd's register to 1844, owned Captain Williams, Beaumaris.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 18 December 1821]:
NOW loading at STANTONS WHARF London, for Chester direct, The brig unity, JOHN DAVIES, Master, WILL SAIL about the 23d instant. For Freight, apply JOHN MYERS, St. John-Street. Chester, Dec 18th 1821. [also in 1822]

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 15 April 1823]:
THE Brig UNITY, 95 tons register built Chester, of tile best materials, five years old, copper stows large cargo for her tonnage, sails fast, shills without baUast, is well found in stores, and will require nothing send her to except provisions. Also the Cheese decks of the said vessel, which will be sold separately.

Wooden brigantine Mary Ann, built Chester 1817, 102 tons, owned Spedding, registered Liverpool. In Lloyd's register until 1846. She suffered several disasters in 1848: losing her master at Douglas in March, and then, with master Nelson, foundered near Lundy on 25th September, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 March 1848]:
The Mary Ann, Spedding, from Glasgow for Bristol, put into Douglas the 4th instant, waterlogged, and cargo shifted. She had been in Dublin bay on the 27th ult., but had been compelled to run off, and at two o'clock on Monday morning sprung a leak. Both pumps were kept going from that time, and to add to the disaster, the forstaysail and foretopsail, and bulwarks washed away. When she reached Douglas she had six feet of water in the hold.
Since the above was in type, have received the Manx Liberal of Saturday last, from which we extract the following:
It is reported that the Captain of the brigantine Mary Ann, of Liverpool, which put into Douglas waterlogged, after the late gale, and now lying in the harbour, is missing since Saturday last. It is surmised that he might have fallen into the harbour Saturday night, in attempting to go on board, and has been carried down by the fresh of the river, the vessel is lying at the end of the Tongue, near the current. A hat was found in the harbour on Sunday morning, which strengthens the suspicion that the unfortunate captain is drowned. His name was Matthias Spedding, and he belonged to Whitehaven, out of which port he had been commander for many years.

[from Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth, and Brecon Gazette - Saturday 30 September 1848]:
The brigantine Mary Ann, of Liverpool, Geo. Nelson, Master, 100 tons register, laden with iron ore from Whitehaven for Cardiff, sailed from Whitehaven on the 21st instant, and on the 25th sprung a leak about ten miles to the north west of Lundy Island; in about four hours afterwards, she went down. The captain's sister was on board The captain and crew took to the boat, and were refused to be received on board by an English vessel which bore away from them, and they were ultimately picked up by the captain of a Dutch galliot, bound down channel from this port, who very humanely bore up and put them on board a Pill pilot-boat, which arrived here with the party, all safe, on Tuesday last. There was nothing saved from the wreck. She went down in about forty fathoms of water.

Wooden sloop Endeavour, built Chester 1817, 35 tons, 48 x 13.5 x 8 ft. Reported [by A Eames] as registered at Beaumaris, owned John Price of Holyhead and others. Details of wreck in 1854.

Wooden brigs built Chester 1818. Chester newspapers report 3 such brigs, built by Mulvey, and one built by Troughton.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 10 April 1818]:
Wednesday last, at half-past one, a fine brig was launched from the yard of Mr. Troughton, in this city. The day being favorable to the gratifying scene, a great number of spectators attended. Some four or five years ago, we recollect not less than THIRTEEN vessels at one time on the stocks on our river - at present there are only two.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 26 May 1818]:
On Tuesday morning last, a large brig was launched from the yard of Mr. Mulvey, ship-builder, of this city. She glided into the river in fine style. A great number of persons had assembled to witness the interesting spectacle.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 18 September 1818]:
On Wednesday last [16 Sept 1818], at noon, a fine new brig was launched from Mr. Mulvey's yard, in this city.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 04 December 1818]:
On Saturday morning last [29 Nov 1818], a fine brig was launched from Mr. Mulvey's yard, in this city.

Lloyd's Register has 3 brigs built Chester in 1818:
Martha, Belgrave and Alice.
So one must be missing. Three built Mulvey; one built Troughton.

Wooden brig Martha, built Chester, 1818 [most probably by Mulvey or Troughton: see above], 210 tons, for the Cheese Company. Martha is in Lloyd's Register until 1846, owned Bold & Co., Liverpool, snow, 204 tons, master Thompson, trading to Africa. Last newspaper mention of brig Martha, captain Thompson, seems to be in March 1845, reporting her off Cape of Good Hope in late 1844. So either lost, renamed, or sold foreign.

Wooden brig Belgrave, Built Chester, 1818 [most probably by Mulvey or Troughton: see above], 149 tons, initially owned Thompson, Liverpool, trading to Brazil. Later owned at Workington. On 22nd October 1846, carrying coal from Workington to Dublin, master Henry Wiltshire, went ashore in Holyhead Bay and was wrecked. Only master and one seaman survived, 5 lost.
Location [from several newspaper reports] seems to be Porthwan (or Penrhyn), 3 miles SW of Carmel Point, - so, near Carreg y Fran Rocks, at 53° 21.25N, 4° 34.59W.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 August 1828]:
For PERNAMBUCCO, The fine A 1 fast sailing Brig, BELGRAVE, J. Flemming, Master; Burthen per register 145 tons, copper-fastened and coppered; the principal part of her cargo being engaged, will meet with quick despatch; lying west side King's Dock. For freight or passage, having superior accommodation apply Messrs A. and P. Lowe.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 31 October 1846]:
The brig Belgrave, Wiltshire, of and from Workington for Dublin, with coals, went ashore on the morning of the 22nd instant, under Porthwen [sic, Porthwan], in Holyhead Bay, and immediately afterwards became a complete wreck. The master and one seaman, Charles Holliday, were saved - all the others, five in number, perished.

Wooden brig Alice, built Chester, 1818 [most probably by Mulvey or Troughton: see above], 226 tons, first owner Porter, Liverpool, trading to Jamaica. Later trading to Valparaiso and then to Australia. In Lloyd's Register until 1841. Last recorded voyage, master Hepburn, to Hobart, returning via Calcutta, leaving Calcutta on 4th November 1836. So either lost, renamed, or sold foreign.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser, Thursday 26 June 1828]:
For Batavia and Singapore. The well-known fast-sailing Brig ALICE, G Powditch, Master; A 1 at Lloyd's, 222 tons burthen, Chester built, coppered, and in all respects a superior conveyance, lying west side Prince's Dock. For freight or passage apply to Mr. W. F. Porter, to Messrs. Murray, Syne & Co.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Friday 10 January 1834]:
SYDNEY DIRECT, to SAIL on the 20th of January, the well-known fast-sailing British-built brig ALICE, JOHN HEPBURN, Commander, burden 230 tons, coopered and copper-fastened, lying in the St. Katharine's Dock.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 24 February 1837]:
Calcutta: sailed for Liverpool, Nov 4, Alice, Hepburn.

Wooden schooner William and Helen, built Chester 1818, 88 tons, ON 24435, by 1869 owned, and offered for sale, at Newcastle. Stranded entering the Elbe, taking a cargo of herrings from Fraserburgh to Harburg, master M'Donald, crew saved. Left Fraserburgh on 7th September 1869.

[from Newcastle Journal - Wednesday 28 April 1869]:
SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, the Schooner WILLIAM and HELEN, 88 Tons Register, carries about 7.5 keels of coals, sails well and shifts without ballast, has recently had a general overhaul and caulking. This vessel, being strongly built, would be suitable for any purposes where strength is required. Apply to Messrs Hopper, North Shore Patent Slipway.

[from The Scotsman - Thursday 23 September 1869]:
FRASERBURGH. Vessel Lost. Intelligence has been received in Fraserburgh of the total loss of the schooner William and Helen, of Newcastle, which sailed from Fraserburgh on Tuesday the 7 th inst. with a cargo of herring for Harburg. The vessel had all but completed her voyage; but having encountered adverse weather in the Elbe, she there became a total wreck. The cargo is also lost, but the crew were saved.

Wooden snow/brig Sarah, built Chester 1818. LR 1820 gives 137 tons, owned Williams, trading Liverpool - Leghorn. Later described as a brig. Voyage Gdansk to London, posted missing, last seen 5 August 1830, near Scaw (Skagen, NE Denmark).

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 06 March 1818]:
Sarah, Peters, hence to Trieste, at Studwell Roads on 25th ult.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 26 February 1819]:
For LEGHORN and GENOA or GENOA and LEGHORN, The fine fast-sailing new coppered Brig SARAH, A 1, Peter Peters, Commander. Lying at George's Stairs, Horselydown. Burthen 137 tons. For Freight Passage apply to THOS. LONGRIDGE, Sweeting's-alley; ...

LR has: Sarah, Peters to late 1825. Then master Diamond.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Sunday 31 October 1830]:
The Sarah, Diamond, from Dantzic to London, passed the Sound 31st July, was spoken with 5th Aug. near the Scaw, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden ship Dee (launched as Deva), built Cortney, Chester, 1819, 380 tons. Initially owned Sandbach for Liverpool to Demerara trade. By LR1833 owned Tobin, Liverpool, trading to Africa.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 14 September 1819]:
A remarkably fine vessel, called the Deva, was launched from the yard of Mr. Cortney, on Tuesday last. A great number of persons was present to witness the pleasing sight.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 21 July 1831]:
The Dee, Fleming, hence at Bonny. [no later newspaper report found]

Wooden ship Nottingham, built Chester, 1819, [most probably by Cortney, because of her large size and because of the possible renaming of Deva], 403 tons, intially owned Birch of Liverpool, later by Bold, to trade to Africa. Last Lloyd's Register entry 1839. Last recorded voyage: left Liverpool in November 1836, arrived Old Calabar, captain Lethbridge [reported April 1837].

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 19 October 1829]:
For MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, The Ship NOTTINGHAM, NORMAN M'INTOSH Master, And will deliver goods at any of the adjacent wharfs, or at Riobueno, Duncans, Falmouth, Lucca, Davis's Cove, and Green Island. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to Captain M'Intosh on board in the Queen's Dock, Or to Joseph Birch & Co.

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 November 1837]:
DEATH. In the month of May, last, at Old Calabar, Africa, on board the Nottingham of Liverpool, Mr James Delaney, eldest son of Captain James Delaney, of the brig Flora, of this port.

Wooden brig Manchester, built Cortney, Chester, 1819, 144 tons, for Captain Hancock, for the Liverpool - Oporto trade. Later advertised on Liverpool - Lima voyage - reported arrival at Lima in March 1830, master M'Cullock, but no further reports. Only in Lloyd's register to 1829. So either missing, name changed or sold foreign.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 08 October 1819]:
On Wednesday a handsome brig called the Velocity, was launched from Mr. Mulvey's yard, this city; and yesterday another brig, called Manchester, was launched from Mr. Cortney's Yard.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 25 May 1829]:
To sail in a few days. For LIMA, Direct. The British-built armed Brig MANCHESTER, Master [Andrew] M'Cullock; A 1, Burthen per register 150 tons, coppered and copper-fastened, a remarkably fast sailer, and in every respect a superior conveyance, lying in George's Dock. Apply to Messrs. Gibbs, Bright & Co. OR ASHLEY BROTHERS.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 March 1830]:
Ship News: The Manchester, M'Cullock, hence at Lima.

Wooden brig Velocity, built Mulvey, Chester, 1819, 170 tons, owned Stanton, London, for the London - Newfoundland trade.
Later owned Waterford, traded across Atlantic. Voyage Waterford to London with oats, master Michael Condon, driven ashore in severe gale near Porth Towan (Cornwall) on 27 October 1852. Crew able to walk ashore at low tide, vessel broke up.

Possibly a different vesel [from Chester Chronicle - Friday 18 September 1818]:
Wednesday last [16 September], at noon, a fine new brig was launched from the Mr Mulvey's yard in this city.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 08 October 1819]:
On Wednesday a handsome brig called the Velocity, was launched from Mr. Mulvey's yard, this city; ...

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 29 February 1820]:
Direct for GIBRALTAR, remarkably fine, fast-sailing new Brig VELOCITY, A 1, Copper-fastened and coppered. Moses Stanton, Commander. Lying in the London Dock Burthen 130 tons. ... Has superior accommodation for passengers.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Monday 01 November 1852]:
WRECK OF THE QUEEN VICTORIA AND VELOCITY. ST AGNES CORNWALL Oct 29. On Tuesday night last this coast (Cornwall) was visited with a tremendous gale from the NW, and it seemed next to impossible that any vessel could have survived it. Nevertheless, some that were well found did manage to get into some port or part of Cornwall. On Wednesday, as soon as the day opened, a vessel was observed labouring very heavily in the bay at Porth Towan, about two miles from this place. It was very evident to those on land, from the apparent unmanageableness of the vessel, that she must come on shore, and this she did about seven o'clock a.m. The crew most discreetly and providentially remained on board, and as soon as the tide left her they walked on shore. She proved to be the Velocity, Conrad [Michael Condon in deposition statement], of Waterford, a brig about 250 tons; left Waterford on Monday, about six a.m., laden with oats, for London. The master said that he had never experienced such terrific weather; he had seen the Longships Light the evening previous, but could not weather it, and the vessel continued drifting to leeward until they got on shore. The vessel went to pieces last evening's tide; some of her materials were saved.

Wooden brig Liffey, built Cortney, Chester 1819, 151 tons, owned Murphy, Dublin, then others at Whitehaven and Dublin. Voyage to Gulf of Mexico from Liverpool, Captain France, ran aground on a reef N of Long Island, Antigua, 25th January 1840. Got off but sank in deeper water. Approximate position: 17°10N, 61°45.5W.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 19 November 1819]:
Last week, a fine brig, called Liffy, Patrick Murphy, Master, was launched front the yard of Mr. Conner, in this city. intended for the trade between Dublin, Belfast, and Liverpool.

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Friday 30 March 1827]: [from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 24 March 1840]:
Antigua, Jan 26. The Liffey, France, from Liverpool to the Spanish Main, ran on the reef N of Long Island, 25th instant, and bilged. Vessels have gone off to save the cargo.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 30 March 1840]:
Antigua, Feb. 3. The Liffey, France, from Liverpool for Tobasco [Tabasco, Mexico], that was on the reef north of Long Island the 25th ult., was got afloat, but sunk, soon after, in five fathoms water: cargo and materials saved.

Wooden schooner Oulton, built Cortney, Chester, 1820, 90 tons, 57.6 x 17.1 x 9.9 ft, ON 1561, coasting. Lloyds Register for 1865 has owner Williams of Beaumaris, master J. Mathews, with note WRECKED. Voyage Bangor to Bristol with slates, master John Mathews, driven ashore at Dinas Head, near Cemaes, January 13 1866. [also described as Llanlleiana, 3 miles west of Amlwch]. Crew saved. Approximate position 53°25.67N, 4°25.95W.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 04 April 1820]:
Launch. On Thursday list, a new brig was launched from the yard of Mr. Cortney, in this city. This vessel, in compliment to Sir J. G. Egerton, is called The Oulton. She is registered for 90 tons, and for a general trader: Captain Jones, master.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 24 January 1866]:
Report of Captain John Matthews, late Master of the Schooner Oulton, 61 tons, of Beaumaris, from Bangor for Bristol (slates), foundered (as previously announced this Journal): Left Bangor Jan. 12. At 4 30 p.m., wind S. W., with rain, and increased to gale, and when about one mile S.W. of Carnal's[sic, now Carmel] Point, the jib and foresail were carried away, and in about 10 minutes the mainboom and foreyard, which quite disabled ship, and compelled us to put back for some place of safety in Cemaes Bay, but failed. On 13th, at 3 30 a.m., weather very thick, wind S. W., strong gale, endeavoured, for safety of our lives, get her round Dinas Point, and run her on Llanlliana Beach, but before we were able to get her round the point, she struck on the rocks, and soon foundered. We saved our lives with great difficulty in our own boat. Ship's papers were lost with the vessel. Ship and cargo are likely to become a total loss, only a few sails and spars being saved.

Wooden brig Douro, built Chester 1820, 147 tons, owned and registered at Whitehaven 5/1836, 147 tons. In 1879, 112 nrt, owned John Thornthwaite, Maryport, wrecked, with all 4 crew lost, on a voyage Maryport to Belfast with coal on or about 30th March 1879.

[from Maryport Advertiser - Friday 04 April 1879]:
LOSS OF A MARYPORT VESSEL: The brig "Douro" belonging to Capt. Thornthwaite, of this port, left here on Friday last with a cargo of coal for Belfast. On the evening of the day mentioned it commenced to blow and continued increasing in violence during Saturday until on Sunday it blew a complete gale, in which the ill-fated vessel is supposed to have been caught and foundered. Part of the vessel's stern, taffrail, planking &c., bearing the name "Douro" of Whitehaven, to which port she formerly belonged, have washed ashore in Port Spittal Bay, near Stranraer. The crew consisting of Patrick Smith, captain; J. Wiley, mate; and two seamen named John Smith, and G. F. Marincovich, are supposed to be lost. The vessel we believe is not insured. The following telegram was received by Mr R. Brisco from the Receiver of Wreck, Stranraer, last night : "There is nothing known respecting the crew of the 'Douro.' It is quite a small portion of wreck that was found." This gives some hope that the crew may yet be safe.

Wooden smack Fanny, built Chester 1820, 56 tons, by 1833 owned by Crocombe of Barnstaple, registered Bideford, ON 15304. Last MNL entry 1869, owned Lemon, Appledore, registered Barnstaple, now 44 tons. In Lloyd's registers [1824-28] listed as built Chester 1820, in later registers [to 1836] as built 1826. Later voyages seem to be mainly bringing coal from S Wales to Devon. Crew list for first half 1869 gives, registered Barnstaple, master Thomas Williams of Appledore and 4 crew from Appledore. Appropriation list states lost. A common ship name - so hard to track.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 13 April 1867]:
Appledore Sailed 12 April: Fanny, Williams, Porthcawl. [later 1867 reports: Swansea. Arrived 21 May. Fanny, Williams, from Bideord; Padstow. Arrived 22 June. Fanny, Williams, from Cardiff; Swansea. Arrived 29 Nov. Fanny, Williams, from Bideford]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 01 December 1868]:
Porthcawl, arrived 20 Nov. Fanny, Williams, from Highbridge.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 16 February 1821]:
Deaths. .. at the age of 56, .. Mr William Cortney. Mr Cortney's eminence as a ship-builder is well known to mercantile interests in this part of the Kingdom, and to the public at large; his establishment was on the most extensive scale, and the workmanship of a very superior description...

Wooden schooner Unknown, built Cortney, Chester, 1821, 88 tons.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 28 August 1821]:
TO SHIP-BUILDERS AND OTHERS. To be Peremptorily Sold by Auction, BY MR. JOHN BROWN, In the Ship Building Yard, in the city of Chester, on Monday, the 17th September, 1821, and following days, THE REMAINING PART of the STOCK, the whole of the BUILDING MATERIALS, Moulds, Stores, Tools, &c. of the late Mr. William Cortney, full particulars of which will appear in a future paper. Also, at the same time will be offered FOR SALE, a NEW SCHOONER, of about 88 Tons burthen, with Masts, Spars, and BOAT, complete. ...

Wooden ship Southworth (launched as Liverpool), built Cortney's yard, Chester 1821, 350 tons. Voyage NSW via Madras to London 1832/3, took convicts to Hobart, captain Maltby, 1833/4, returning via Batavia to Rotterdam, wrecked on Ooster Bank, off the coast of Holland, 4th November 1834 with loss of all crew and 2 pilots from Goeree.
  A vessel launched at Chester in 1821 - possibly from Cortney's yard, after his death. A vessel of 400 tons burthen was described as launched from that yard in June 1821, - named Liverpool. Since no such Liverpool appears in Lloyds Register, she was probably renamed Southworth.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 05 June 1821]:
Launch. On Thursday morning, a fine ship, burthen about 400 tons, was launched from the yard of the late Mr. Cortney, in this city. She is intended for the London trade, and is called the Liverpool.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 28 August 1824]:
THE Ship SOUTHWORTH, 350 53-94 tons per register, built at Chester, under particular inspection, launched in 1821, copper fastened and sheathed with very heavy copper, woman figurehead and sham quarter galleries; adapted for the East and West India Trades, or any other her size will suit. The stores are abundant, and, with the hull, in excellent condition. Robert Ross, Commander. For Inventories and Particulars, apply on board or to John & Thomas Dawson, 9, Billiter square.

[from Dublin Observer - Saturday 08 November 1834]:
The loss of the Southworth, Maltby, from Batavia to Rotterdam, has to-day (Tuesday) been recorded on the books at Lloyds. She was a fine ship of 350 tons burden, and went down with the whole of her crew and the pilots near the Oosterbank on the coast of Holland.

Wooden brig Albion, built Chester 1821 from yard of Cortney, 101 tons, owned Wexford and then Belfast. Last Lloyd's listing 1851 with captain Morrison. Last newspaper report of Albion, Morrison was arriving Belfast from Maryport, 29th January 1850. Not in MNL.
A brig, Albion, is reported to have grounded near Harrington, on 11th February 1850, and suffered damage to her keel.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 21 August 1821]:
Thursday was launched from the yard of the late Mr. Cortney & Co. in this city, a brig, the Albion, Cambleton, burthen about 150 tons. She went off the stocks in great style.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 16 February 1850]:
HARRINGTON. Feb. 14: The brig Albion, Scarrow, from Dublin, in attempting (on the 11th inst) to take the harbour during a gale from the south, drove on shore to the north of the wood work, and was got off the next day with great difficulty, and the vessel is supposed to have sustained considerable damage in her bottom; to-morrow she will be put on the slip to be overhauled.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 27 February 1850]:
HARRINGTON Feb. 23. The brig Albion, reported on shore here, has been taken on the slip, and upon being surveyed, is found to have sustained considerable chafing in the keel and sheathing, and the hull considerably shaken.

Wooden schooner Snowdon, built Mulvey, Chester, 1824, 78 tons, owned Thomas Jones, Plasgrono [near Wrexham], coasting. On 7th November 1831, on a voyage to Bantry Bay, wrecked at Hoylake. Not listed in Lloyd's register after 1831.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 December 1824]:
Tuesday last was launched from the building yard of Mr Mulvey, in this city, a fine schooner called the Snowdon built for Thomas Jones Esq of Plasgrono.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Thursday 18 May 1826]:
The fine new Schooner SNOWDEN, 78 tons per register; copper-fastened; built at Chester last year, of the best materials, for the present Owner: she has excellent sailing properties, and carries well for her tonnage; is amply fitted with stores of the best quality, and ready for immediate service: is well adapted to the Mediterranean, African, Fruit Trades, and general pvpotes. Now lying at the Lower Tier, Horselydown. For Particulars, apply WILLIAM WOOLCOMBE,...

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 14 November 1831]:
Tuesday 8th November, Snowdon, Jenkins, for Bantry Bay, was totally lost yesterday; the boat and part of the wreck have been washed up at Hoylake.

Wooden ship John Welch, built Mulvey, Chester, 1825, 259 tons, owned Welch & Co., Liverpool, trading to Jamaica. Lost 29 July 1836, Wirral coast, 15 lost, 1 survivor.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 09 December 1825]:
Launch. A fine vessel, of about 400 tons, will be launched to-morrow forenoon, about half-past eleven o'clock, from Mr. Mulvey's yard, in this city. It is intended for the Jamaica trade.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 January 1826]:
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, And will deliver goods at Port Maria, Annatto Bay, and adjacent Ports. The new armed Ship JOHN WELCH Captain Thomas Woodhouse, Burthen 230 tons, has very excellent accommodations for passengers; for terms of which, or freight, apply on board, in George's Dock basin; to Mr Wm Ker; or to Welch & Hudson.
Wrecked on 29 July 1836, on Hoyle Bank. One survivor, 15 lost.

Wooden schooner Perseverance, built Mulvey, Chester, 1825, 77 tons, initially owned T Jones, trading from Bristol. Later owned Thomas Brennan, Wexford. Foundered near Morriscastle Beach (between Wexford and Cahore Point), Captain Cullen, on Saturday 31st December 1836 - with only one survivor out of a crew of 6.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 06 May 1825]:
In the early part of the day, much company were attracted to the river, to witness the launch of a beautifully modelled brig from Mr. Mulvey's yard, it was called the Perseverance, and the scene was animated and beautiful.

[from Waterford Mail - Saturday 07 January 1837]:
SHIP NEWS. Shipwreck. It gives us much pain to state that on Saturday night last the schooner Perseverance of this port [Wexford], Captain Cullen, was lost near Morriscastle, and five of the crew, which were six in number, perished. The survivor, a boy named Cousins, escaped almost miraculously, but he is so weak from the effects of cold and fatigue that he is unable to come to town. The vessel having made much water, from striking on the Rusk bank, the crew were preparing to leave her, and while attempting to get out the boat, she suddenly went down. The Captain and the remainder of the crew, amongst whom was his brother, James Cullen, endeavoured to reach the shore by swimming, but we lament to say, perished in the attempt. The boy who has been saved, perceiving that her masts were not entirely covered by the water, swam back to the vessel and lashed himself the rigging, where he remained till morning, when the persons from the shore put off to his assistance and took the most humane care of him.

Wooden snow Camoens most probably built Wilson, Liverpool, 1824. However, LR from 1835 records the vessel as built Chester, while prior to 1835 the same vessel is listed as built Liverpool. See here for more details of Camoens.

Wooden schooner Flint Castle, built Flint 1828, by Eyton, first registered at Chester 1836, 80 tons, ON 21956, in MNL to 1864. In Lloyd's register 1830s. For sale 1849, part owned Robert Eyton, for sale again 1856 and 1858, owned Eyton family.
Possible report of launch. [from Chester Chronicle - Friday 15 February 1828]:
Launch at Flint. Yesterday week, a fine schooner was launched from the new ship-yard at Flint, which is intended for the coal trade, so extensively carried on between that port, the coast of Wales, and Ireland. Thomas Eyton, Esq. the proprietor of the Flint and Mostyn collieries, has lately established ship-building in the ancient town of Flint, by which several hundred men are employed, and enjoy the staff of life. A most numerous and respectable company assembled on this occasion, and a sumptuous dinner was given, at the Oak Inn, to a large party of friends.
Voyage Chester to Belfast with bricks and tiles, ashore Green Island Rocks, near Cloughey Bay [Ards Peninsula] on 19 November 1863 and sold as a wreck. Green Island is at 54°26.96N, 5°26.24W.

IMPORTANT SALE OF COASTING VESSELS, AT FLINT. [from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 31 May 1856]:
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. JAMES WILLIAMS, at the Royal Oak Inn, Flint on Monday, the 16th of June, 1856, at 3 for 4 o'clock in the afternoon precisely, the following or such other Lots as may be fixed at the time of Sale, and subject to conditions.
THE UNDERMENTIONED COASTING VESSELS, Which were built principally by the owners for their own trade, in the most substantial manner and of the best Welsh Oak and foreign timber and materials. They are in excellent repair, and well found in sails, rigging, cables, anchors, and stores, and ready for sea at the shortest notice. The Sale takes place in consequence of the decease of the senior partner.
Name and Description of Vessels. Register Tonnage. Stowage.
1. Schooner Sophia 79 110
2. Ditto Sir Edward 59 110
3. Ditto Flint Castle 80 130
4. Ditto Caroline 61 96
5. Flat Conway 43 70
6. Ditto Betsey 51 80
7. Ditto Sluice 47 73
8. Ditto Gronant 54 90
9. Ditto Dispatch (Schooner rigged) 27 45
10. Sloop Unity 8-64ths
11. Ditto Marquis of Anglesey 8-64ths
The Vessels, with the exception of the two last, which belong to Amlwch, may be inspected fifteen days prior to the day of Sale, on the beach at Flint, where there is a first-class Station on the Chester and Holyhead Railway. Mr. Thomas Edwards, Flint Colliery Office, will shew the Vessels, and for further particulars apply James Eyton, Esq. Flint Collieries, Flint.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 15 June 1858]:
TO BE SOLD, BY PRIVATE TREATY, The undermentioned COASTING VESSELS, which are in excellent condition and well found in stores, and are ready for sale at the shortest notice;
Name; Register; Tonnage; Stowage.
Lot 1. Schooner FLINT CASTLE. 80 130 tons.
2. Flat CONWAY 43 70
3. Ditto DESPATCH 27 45 (schooner rigged flat)
4. Ditto MARIA 47 70
Apply to Mr. Adam Eyton, Llanerchymor Lead Works, Holywell, Flintshire.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 23 November 1863]:
BELFAST, Nov. 19. The FLINT CASTLE, of Chester, with bricks and tiles, is ashore outside Green Island Rocks, Cloughy Bay.

[from Northern Whig - Tuesday 24 November 1863]:
SHIPWRECK AUCTION. To be sold by public AUCTION, TWELVE o'clock THURSDAY next, the 26th inst., PORTAVOGIE, County Down, THE HULL AND MATERIALS OF THE Schooner FLINT CASTLE, of Chester, 130 Tons Register, lately wrecked on her voyage from Chester for Belfast. £400 has been laid out on this vessel's sails and rigging within the last 12 months.

Wooden cutter Constantina, built Sluice, Flint, 1828. No further mention in Lloyd's Register, newspapers or MNL. So possibly for private use, or renamed. Further vessels were reported as built at "Sluice" which presumably is this location, also known as Talacre.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 20 May 1828]:
Ship Launch. The sluice-house near the Point of Ayr Light-house was honoured with the presence of Sir Edward and Lady Mostyn of Talacre, and a numerous attendance of the surrounding gentry, on Wednesday last, to witness the launch of a very fine cutter, called the "Constantina," to which Lady Mostyn stood godmother. When the word to let go was given, she went off the stocks in fine style and entered her future element amid the shouts and cheers of the spectators.

Chester - London Cheese Company vessels.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 20 March 1827]: Line of superior fast-sailing Schooners, between London and Chester. The merchants, cheese-factors, traders, and others, of the city of Chester and its vicinity, are respectfully informed that FOUR VESSELS of the above description are now laid down in the Yards of Messrs. Wilson and Son, and Mulvey, of Chester, viz. two in each Yard, and will be shortly ready for sea; one of which Vessels will leave each and every fourteen days, full or not full; and for the convenience of Shippers, until the above comes into operation, a regular succession of Vessels will be constantly kept on the birth, at Cotton's Wharf, London.
The new Schooners will be of a superior-class, and well found, and particularly adapted for the Cheese Trade and the Chester River; every attention will be paid to the stowage of the same, in the Ship and the Wharf, where a Warehouse is preparing for its reception. Persons desirous of dispatch will find this a speedy mode of conveyance: all Goods must be sent to Mr. Thomas Green, and the Cheese to Mr. Peter Evans, who are the Company's appointed Agents for the same and in London, to Mr. Jeffery Smith, Wharfinger, Cotton's Wharf.

Lloyd's Register 1832 gives London, Chester and Trader as owned by the Cheese Company; Factor, built Wilson, is the fourth.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 23 March 1827]:
The first of the four Cheese Schooners, which we mentioned some time ago building in Mr. Mulvey's timber-yard, for trading between this port and London, will be launched in the course of the ensuing week, as will also two smaller vessels on the same day. [London seems to be the first Cheese Schooner launched]

Wooden schooner London, built Mulvey, Chester 1827, 92 tons, ON 22466, intial service Chester - London, owned Cheese Company. Later registered Rye 1845, lost 12 December 1883.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 03 July 1827]:
Chester and London Traders. The new Schooner, London, Capt. Samuel Curtis, sailed from Dawpool in this river on Saturday the 2nd of Jane, and arrived Cotton's Wharf, London, on Friday the 8th; sailed again on Thursday the 21st, and arrived the crane in this city on Tuesday last the 25th inst.; thus making her voyage to London and back in 28 days, 14 of which were spent in unloading and taking in freight. The establishment of this line of traders (of which the London is the only one yet built) is likely to prove a great accommodation to the public. It will be seen by the advertisement that the London sails again from this port on the 9th inst.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 13 December 1883]:
LONDON. Filey. Dec. 12, 1 18 pm. The schooner London, of Rye, Robinson master, from Hartlepool for Rye (coals), has gone ashore on Filey beach. Crew saved by Scarborough lifeboat. Blowing a gale from NNW.
LONDON. Scarborough. Dec 12, 4:40 pm The schooner London is a total wreck. Salvors saving stores.

Wooden schooner Chester, built Mulvey, Chester, 1827, 117 tons, for the Cheese Company. Trade Chester - London. For sale at London 1847. Used for taking coal from NE England to Southampton; damaged by collision off East Anglia, March 1850; last newspaper report November 1850. Seems to have been repaired since advertised for sale at Southampton in 1853. Note that another Chester was built two years later.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 08 July 1847]:
PRIVATE SALES. The well-known Schooner CHESTER, built and fitted at Chester expressly for the cheese trade, now delivering a cargo of cheese at Cotton's Wharf; 117 tons O.M. and 100 tons N.M. For Inventories and further particulars apply to R. BRENAN and SON, 5, Great Tower-street.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, Friday 29 March 1850]:
Yarmouth: March 28. The schooner Chester, Tewksbury, of and from Southampton for Sunderland, was towed into the harbour to day, with considerable damage, having been run on board of last night, in the Wold, by a light schooner (name unknown) who proceeded on without stopping to ascertain what damage she had done.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 04 October 1853]:
At Southampton, the Schooner Chester, 100 tons register, built at Chester for the Cheese Company, well found in stores, delivers 150 tons dead weight at 11 feet.

Wooden flat Sisters, built Chester 1827, 40 tons, ON 1982, registered Chester 1850, then registered and owned Liverpool. Last MNL listing 1889.

Wooden schooner Halkin, built Mulvey, Chester, 1828, 100 tons, for trade between Chester and London.
Voyage Londonderry to Runcorn with grain and meal, captain Pugh, got ashore at Ballywalter, refloated, leaky, sank in Ramsey Bay, 14th January 1836.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 02 May 1828]:
Ship Launch. An elegant schooner of about 100 tons was at noon launched from the yard of Mr. Mulvey, intended for the trade between Chester and London. She is named the Halkin, and went off the stocks in beautiful style, amidst the cheers and smiles of a large concourse of spectators, embracing several fair beauties of the city and neighbourhood. The proprietors afterwards entertained a party of friends on board to a cold collation.

[from Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 20 January 1836]:
The schooner Halkin, of Chester, Pugh, master, was got off the rocks, near Ballywalter [Northern Ireland], on the evening of the 13th instant, and proceeded on her voyage to Liverpool, (wind about S.W. blowing strong). One pump kept constantly going.
The Halkin, of Chester, Pugh, laden with grain and meal, from Londonderry to Runcorn, sunk in Ramsay Bay, on Thursday, 14th Jan. Crew saved by the Eagle steamer.

Wooden flat Chester, built Chester 1828, 41 tons, ON 2378, registered Liverpool 1848, register closed 1913. Owned Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. This vessel was 85 years old when the register was closed.

Wooden schooner Chester, built at Chester, 1829, 61 tons, [from Lloyd's register 1850 on], owned J. Peers, registered Chester, coasting. She was lost at Newquay in 13th January, 1854, master Peers, bringing coal from Cardiff to Hayle, all 4 crew saved in own boat. See details.

Wooden brig William Mulvey, built Mulvey, Chester, 1829, 161 tons, traded to Mediterranean, West Indies and South America, owned Moss & Co., registered Liverpool.
On 15th June 1837, Captain George Cheveley, while at anchor off Mazatlan [Pacific coast of Mexico] was damaged by a huge swell and sank. Crew saved in own boat and that of Morayshire.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 07 August 1829]:
Launch. On Saturday last, about one o'clock, a fine brig, called the William Mulvey, for the Mediterranean trade, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Mulvey, of this city.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 22 March 1830]
Will be despatched on an early day, full or not full. For MESSINA & PALERMO, The fine Chester-built Brig WILLIAM MULVEY, Thomas Jones, Master; 100 tons, A 1, and coppered; built under inspection, expressly for a PACKET VESSEL, and to combine security with fast sailing and is in all respects a superior conveyance for goods and passengers. Apply on board, in George's Dock, or to MOSS & HAMPSON.
  [from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 23 February 1838]:
You doubtless will have heard of the loss of the William Mulvey, under my command, in the port of Mazatlan, Gulf of California. As garbled and incorrect accounts invariably reach home of these unfortunate disasters, I can but deem it both prudent and wise to lay a plain statement of the facts as they occurred before a public body, out of whose port I have sailed for seventeen years, and whom, I conceive, most entitled to question or judge my professional character.
In the first place, I will observe, that the port or anchorage of Mazatlan is between two islands of about a mile each in circumference, named Creston, to the west, and Vienda to the east, open to the wind and sea from the S. E. to S. W. across which, to the northward, is a bar of sand, on most parts of which breaks a high surf, with the exception of a narrow part for vessels of about ten feet draft into the inner harbour. This bar is not always passable, as the small craft often strike in passing it, if there is any sea on. The inner harbour is in the form of a long crescent, abreast of the town, and at low water spring tides has not more than fourteen feet, the rise and fall about six feet, that in the outer anchorage four or five; the holding ground is nowhere good, chiefly consisting of sand.
I now proceed to state the manner in which the William Mulvey was wrecked. On the 16th of May, 1837, I arrived off the port of Mazatlan, when a Government pilot came on board and took charge of the vessel in, brought her up, and moored her, with thirty fathoms of cable each way, in four fathoms, the island of Creston bearing about W. 0.5 S. a quarter of a mile, which has been considered the best anchorage, being most protected from north-west winds. Up to the 15th June the weather had been remarkably fine, when at 8 p.m., with a light wind from the southward, an extraordinary long rolling swell came setting into the harbour, the vessel riding to the ebb, and consequently with her stern to the sea. At 10 p. m. the sea increased to an alarming height and breaking, striking the counter and stern, when, from the violent patching of the vessel, she struck heavily aft on the ground, and unshipped the rudder, which was instantly torn away. Finding it impossible to unmoor the ship, or to run out a hawser in such a sea, the depth of water alongside being four fathoms and the least twenty feet, the vessel drawing twelve feet, I now fired guns of distress, and commenced heaving the cargo overboard, and every thing of weight from the decks, in hopes, by lightening the vessel, still to save her, but without effect, the sea rising rapidly, and breaking over her in rollers as high as the tops, equal to the boa [sic: tidal bore] of Calcutta. At this time the whale boats of the barque Morayshire, Captain W. H. Lamotte, of London, manned by old whalers, were using every exertion to come alongside, when one of them was struck by a tremendous roller, driven against the side of the vessel, stove in and capsized with all hands. The Mulvey's long boat was at this time half-full of water, beating against the side of the vessel with great violence, and at times nearly hove in upon deck. Had she not been a boat of great strength, and moored to a stout grasswarp, she must have stove or broken adrift. The gig was washed from the quarter, davits and all. At 11 p.m., finding the vessel striking with redoubled violence, that she had started the stern-post and transomes, and had from six to eight feet water in the hold, that she was beginning to settle down fast, and that to slip would be certain destruction to life, by her going on the rocks, and that nothing further could be done towards saving the vessel, I determined to take to the long boat, and endeavour to escape. I then gave the word to abandon, which was accomplished with the utmost difficulty and exertion, without a man saving a single article, save the clothes he stood in: I had not time to save even the ship's papers.
After being nearly swamped twice, we got alongside the Morayshire, grateful to God for our escape, and to find their second boat had picked up the first boat's crew, all but two, and joyful were they to find them with us. I had hove all the running gear over the side when their boat was stove, which fortunately the only two men who could not swim caught hold of and were hauled on board. In half an hour after leaving her, the William Mulvey swung round to the flood, dragged, and sunk. On the night in question there had been a tremendous gale in the gulf. There was also a Mexican schooner lost in a similar manner to the Mulvey, and all hands perished.
Such, gentlemen, is the manner in which the above vessel was wrecked. I cannot, however, in justice, close this without a word of commendation for my officers and crew for their conduct on this trying occasion. My commands were obeyed and executed with the utmost cheerfulness and exertion, - not a word was spoken but in obedience to orders, nor did any one exhibit a desire to abandon the vessel till the command was given to do so. I briefly observed that I was the only one who received bodily hurt, which was done by one of the guns breaking adrift, and so injuring me about the legs and feet as to confine me entirely to a sofa while at Mazatlan, and for two months on board the Morayshire, in which ship I took passage to Valparaiso. My pecuniary losses were severe, namely, all I possessed, including upwards of £100 in specie and British money, besides numerous articles for sale uninsured. - I am, Gentlemen, yours, &c., GEO. CHEVELEY, Belfast, Feb. 13, 1838.

Wooden schooner Beresford, built Chester 1829, 105 tons, first owner T. Eyton, registered Chester. On 15 July 1843, from Wicklow to Flint, master J. Davies, struck Platters [NW Anglesey] and sank near Coal Rock. Crew saved. Most probable builder: Mulvey.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Wednesday 19 July 1843]:
HOLYHEAD, July 16. The Beresford, Davis, from Wicklow to Flint, struck on the Skerries Platters, last night, and sunk near the Cole Rock an hour afterwards; crew saved.

Wooden schooner Liverpool, built Chester 1830, 113 tons, 73.6 x 21.1 x 11.5 ft, ON 23324, owned east coast, in MNL until 1883. Most probably built Mulvey. Offered for sale 1880, owned Bessy, Yarmouth, - possibly for breaking.

[from Gravesend Reporter, North Kent and South Essex Advertiser - Saturday 17 January 1880]:
TO SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, MONDAY, January 26th, 1880, at two o'clock precisely, the substantially built, classed 12 years A 1 Lloyd's, SCHOONER LIVERPOOL, oak-built and copper fastened; register tonnage 109, n.m.; together with her Sails, Stores, &c. A sum of nine hundred pounds was expended on above in 1875, together with the fact of the "Liverpool" having been classed 12 years, cannot fail to commend itself to intending purchasers. It is purposed offering first the Hull, Masts, and Bowsprit; following in lots, the Sails, Stores, &c. The "Liverpool" and her belongings, now lying in the Canal Basin, may be viewed seven days previous to sale.

Wooden schooner Lapwing, built Mulvey, Chester 1831, 122 tons, mainly owned Liverpool and traded to Lisbon and the Mediterranean. On sale 1840 and taken to Australia. Lost 2nd October 1841 on east coast of North Island of New Zealand.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 August 1831]:
Launch. On Monday next, the 8th instant, at twelve o'clock, will be launched from the yard of Mr. William Mulvey, at Chester, a fine schooner, full rigged, to be called the Lapwing, intended for the Smyrna [sic, now Izmir] trade, and belonging Messrs. White and Phillips, of this town.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 June 1840]: ON SALE. The fine fast-sailing coppered and copper-fastened Schooner LAPWING, A 1. Chester built, burthen per register 122 tons, old measurement; lying in the King's Dock, Liverpool; well known in the Smyrna trade, and adapted for the Sydney, New Zealand, or any other part or trade where despatch is wanted; will shift without ballast, and is well found in stores, and can be sent to sea with trifling expense. Apply, if in London, to John Rogers, White Hart-court, Lombard-street, or WILLIAM ROSE and Co. Tower-garden. Liverpool.

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 20 January 1842] Aukland[sic] 2nd Oct. The schooner Lapwing is lost in Hawke's Bay. [East coast of N Island]

Wooden barque Laidmans, built Mulvey, Chester, 1832, 328 tons, for foreign trade, owned J. Laidman & Co. Later owned Moore & Co of Liverpool, trading to Calcutta. By the 1850s, she was mainly voyaging in the India - Burma - Singapore area. She is not listed in MNL and only in Lloyd's Register to 1856 - so may have been owned abroad. On 16 July 1858, she foundered off Trincomalee when voyaging from Rangoon to Cochin [now Kochi].

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 30 December 1831]:
Launch. On Tuesday next, at eleven o'clock, two vessels, one 210, the other 260 tons register, will be launched from Mr. Mulvey's ship yard in this city. They are both intended tor the foreign trade.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 27 January 1832]:
SHIP LAUNCH. On Tuesday week, a beautiful new ship, 250 tons register, was launched, full rigged, from the building yard of Mr. Mulvey, of this city, in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators. She is called The Laidmans (after the owners, J. Laidman and Co. of Liverpool); is commanded by Capt. Thos. Hughes, and is intended for the West India trade.
In consequence of deficiency of ballast, and the immense number of persons on board (upwards of 200) being on one side deck, she heeled over on becoming fairly afloat, and her larboard gunwale was about 6 feet from the water's edge when she struck on the opposite bank of the river. The only damage sustained was a slight injury to the rudder.
We think the practice of permitting so many persons to be on board on these occasions is highly dangerous, and hope will not be persevered in for the future.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 23 January 1832]:
For Kingston, Jamaica, the fine new British-built barque, LAIDMANS, Thomas Hughes, commander, 250 tons register, coppered and copper-fastened, now on her first voyage, and built expressly for quick sailing. For freight or passage (having superior accommodations) apply to the master on board, No 4 Graving Dock, J Laidman & Co., or W Clay, Broker.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 26 July 1858]:
July 16 Laidmans, from Rangoon to Cochin, foundered off Trincomalee.

Wooden barque Jane Prowse, built Mulvey, Chester, 1832, 208 tons, owned Prowse, Liverpool. Lloyd's Register 1833 quotes: built Chester 1832, captain Cornish. Trading to S. America. On 27th November 1853, driven ashore at Arecibo [Puerto Rico] with loss 6 persons.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 August 1853]:
For ST. THOMAS. The A 1 fast-sailing Barque JANE PROWSE. Captain Bell; Registers 208 tons, coppered, and sails fast. For terms apply IMRIE and TOMLINSON.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 17 December 1853]:
ST. JOHN'S (Porto Rico), Nov. 29. The Jane Prowse, at Arecibo, from St. Thomas's, in ballast, loading molasses, was driven on shore on the 27th of November, and went to pieces; master, his wife, and two daughters, the mate, and a boy drowned.

Wooden schooner Eaton, built Chester 1832, 46 tons, ON 22844, registered Caernarfon 1850; Beaumaris 1857-77 owned Owen, Bangor; Wexford 1879-1919, 47 tons, owned Colfer, Wexford. Register closed 1919.
Sunk by collision with SS Glenorchy near the Breaksea Lightship, 29 January 1919, crew of 3 saved.

[from Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 30 January 1919]:
Lloyd's Cardiff agent telegraphs that the schooner Eaton, laden with timber, was sunk in the Bristol Channel, off Breaksea Lightship, early yesterday morning, after collision with the British steamer Glenorchy from Barry with coal. The crew [of 3] was saved. The Glenorchy returned to Barry Roads.

Wooden sloop Sarah, built Chester 1832, 47 tons, ON 24098, registered Beaumaris 1857. In 1911, owned Evan Roberts, Tudweiliog, ketch, crew 5, master Rees Williams. Last MNL listing 1911.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 03 March 1910]: At sea, a severe gale raged. Two Ramsey pilot boats narrowly escaped being swamped in the bay on Tuesday night while going out assist the disabled Welsh ketch Sarah with canvas gone. Both crews had perilous experiences and there was much anxiety in the town as to their safety. Neither boats were able to reach the ketch, and one was picked up the steam trawler Lady Loch and the crew taken aboard. The other boat was driven around by the rocks, and after a night of considerable jeopardy arrived safely at port in a pitiable plight.

Wooden barque Mary & Ann, built Mulvey, Chester 1833, 212 tons, Lloyd's Register 1834 gives: master R. Bartlett, owner Bartlett, trading Liverpool to Buenos Ayres. Last Lloyds register entry 1852, owned Belfast, trading to Singapore. Last newspaper report seems to be 22nd August 1848, master Nolan, loading at London for Rio de Janeiro.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 15 January 1833]:
SHIP LAUNCH. On Tuesday last, a most elegant barque, destined for the South American trade, 212 tons burthen, was launched from Mr. W. Mulvey's yard, in this city, in the presence of several hundreds of spectators. She glided most beautifully off the stocks into the water, and did not lurch in the least degree. Mr. James Bartlett is to command her.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 29 May 1843]:
For HOBART TOWN & LAUNCESTON, The superior British built Barque, MARY and ANN, Captain WHITEWAT; A 1; 212 tons; copper fastened and coppered; has excellent cabin accommodations, and is in every particular an unexceptionable conveyance.. Apply to JOHN HAMILTON, or COTESWORTH & WYNNE.

[from Glasgow Herald - Monday 07 February 1848]:
AT GLASGOW FOR TRINIDAD. THE A 1 coppered Barque MARY & ANN, 212 tons register, Captain MICHAEL NOLAN, will be pointedly despatched as above [no later than 15th inst.]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 22 August 1848]:
Loading, Port of London: Mary & Ann, Nolan, to Rio Janeiro, broker Jones.

Wooden flat Smelter, built Chester 1833, 41 tons, ON 16493, registered Chester. Details of wreck in 1892.

Wooden smack Emily, built Chester 1833, 67 tons, owned J Gabriel, registered Bridgwater in 1850, ON 10874, also in Lloyd's Register 1854, 58. Foundered off the Gower, at Porth Eynon Point, on 2nd October 1858, captain Gould and 3 crew lost, one saved.

[from Dorset County Chronicle - Thursday 14 October 1858]:
Fatal Shipwreck in the Bristol Channel - The sloop Emily, of Bridgwater, 67 tons burden, Capt. Gould, with a crew consisting of three men and a boy, foundered off Oxwich Point on Saturday afternoon the 2nd inst., about half-past five o'clock. There was only one person saved; this was the mate, John Probert, who kept himself afloat by securing part of the bulwarks, which were broken. After buffeting the waves for more than seven hours, he was washed ashore on Porth Einon Point. The captain left a widow and a family of six young children, who are entirety destitute. The vessel was the property Mrs. Mary Gabriel, of Bridgwater, and was partially insured.

Wooden flat Fred, built Chester 1834, 39 tons, ON 16218, registered Liverpool 1857, owned Liverpool, crew list to 1881, in MNL to 1885.

Wooden barque Bee, built Mulvey, Chester, 1834. Registered Liverpool, owned Hadfield for service to west coast of S America. Registered Liverpool 72/1834, 283 tons, and/or 66/1837, 233 tons. Voyage Callao to Cobh, foundered, 21 January 1856, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 14 April 1834]:
LAUNCH. On Thursday last was launched, from the yard of Mr. Mulvey, Chester, a beautiful barque, called the Bee, belonging to Messrs. Hadfield, Wood, and Co., of this town. She is built expressly for trading to the western coast of South America, and is to be commanded by Capt. Joseph Cornish.

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 28 March 1834]:
For Valapraiso ..... Succeeds the above, the fine new English Barque BEE, Capt. CORNISH, built expressly for the trade.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 June 1849]:
For Buenos Ayres, the fine Chester-built barque Bee, captain Dunley, A 1 twelve years, 233 tons, coppered,...

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 March 1851]:
On Sale. The well-known British-built Barque BEE; 233 tons per register, o.m; built at Chester, under the immediate inspection of the present owner, in 1834; original class A 1 eleven years; continued in 1845 A 1 four years; she is a strong faithfully-constructed vessel, copper fastened and sheathed with yellow metal; is well adapted for the Brazil, West India or Mediterranean trades; carries a large cargo; sails well, and has been always kept in good repair, and will bear the most rigid inspection. Dimensions: length 81ft 4 inches, breadth 23 feet 7.5 inches, depth 15ft 8 inches; lying in Harrington Dock. For further particulars and inventories apply to Cornish, Esq or to TONGE, CURRY and Co. Brokers. [for sale again October 1854]

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 January 1855]:
LINE of PACKETS for RIO DE JANEIRO. Warranted first vessel. Has room for a few packages, and will clear to-morrow. The well known remarkably fine British-built Barque BEE, Captain R. Jarvis; 233 tons, A 1 at Lloyd's eleven years, restored in 1851 for seven years, and for speed, and in all other respects, is a most desirable conveyance. ..

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 28 January 1856]:
Bee, Jarvis, from Callao, at Stanley. [Nov 13]

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 17 March 1856]:
FALMOUTH, 16th Mar. The BEE, of Liverpool, Jarvis, from Callao to Queenstown, sprang a leak during a violent gale, and foundered on the 21st Jan. in lat. 41 N. lon. 26 W.; crew saved by the Hannibal, of and for New London, from France; master, mate, and a boy afterwards transferred to the Christa Carroll, and landed here.

[from Royal Cornwall Gazette - Friday 21 March 1856]:
Falmouth: The Christiana Carnel [sic: Carnall, ON 14707, brig, 222 tons], Brokenshire, from the Persian Gulf, arrived here on Friday bound to London; she has on board a handsome lion and lioness (the latter is quite tame) and a male zebra for Prince Albert. She landed here Captain Jarvis, the mate, and a lad, late of the barque Bee, of Liverpool, from Callao for Cork for orders, abandoned Jan 21, lat 41° 20 N., long. 26° 30 W. The people were taken out of her by the American whaler Hannibal; and on Feb. 11, in lat. 22 N long. 21 W., the three mentioned were trans-shipped to the Christiana Carnel, the remainder of the crew continuing on board the whaler.

Wooden schooner Glynne, built Mulvey, Chester, 1834, for the Cheese Company, 103 tons, ON 5780, 70.4 x 20.8 x 11.4 ft. On 9th June 1861, foundered off the Longships, carrying rail iron from Newport to San Sebastian, owner and captain Thomas Porter. Crew of 6 all saved.

[excerpt from Chester Courant, Tuesday 07 October 1834]:
On Wednesday last, a beautiful schooner of about 130 tons register, intended for the cheese and carrying trade, in command of Capt. Curtis, was launched from the building-yard of Mr Mulvey, in this city. ...named "Glynne" in honour of Sir Stephen Glynne, Bart, of Hawarden Castle.

[Western Morning News - Tuesday 11 June 1861]:
FOUNDERING OF A VESSEL AT SEA. The schooner Glynne, of Chester, Captain Thomas Potter [sic, Porter], having sprung a leak, foundered on Sunday morning, about 15 miles S.W. of the longships. The crew took to the boat, and were picked up by the Carrara, of Shoreham, and landed at Penzance. The Glynne belonged to Chester, was of 103 tons measurement. She was laden with railway iron, from Newport, for San Sebastian. She foundered shortly after she sprang the leak.

Wooden barque Elizabeth Radcliffe, built Mulvey, Chester, 1834, 222 tons, ON 743, registered Liverpool. Later sold to Sunderland: voyage Sunderland to Cronstadt, with coals, 5 May 1861, missing with all 7 crew lost.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 16 January 1834]:
Launch. On Wednesday morning, a beautiful barque, of upwards of two hundred tons burthen, called the Elizabeth Radcliffe, intended for the Lima and Valparaiso trade, was launched from Mr. Mulvey's shipyard, in Chester. She will be commanded by Capt Radcliffe.

Wooden barque Matilda, built Chester 1835 (probably by Mulvey), 318 tons, ON 24385, Lost 1858 at Maceio [Brazil] with cargo of cotton - hull sold.

[excerpt from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 01 December 1836]:
Line of Packets for Havana. ... The fine Barque MATILDA, Captain Rowe, 318 tons, will be the succeeding Packet.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Monday 04 October 1858]:
The British barque Matilda, of Liverpool, was totally lost at Maceio during the late bad weather, her cargo of cotton also lost, and two Brazilian vessels wrecked at the same time.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 06 November 1858]:
Pernambuco, Oct 15, The hull of the British barque Matilda has been sold at Maceio for 1500 milreis (about £165)

Wooden schooner John Royle, built Mulvey, Chester, January 1835, 82 tons, ON 5001, registered Chester, owned Jones, Saltney. On 6th September 1883, aground on Cartmel Wharf, with cargo of iron ore, wrecked, crew of 3 and captain's wife rescued.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 02 January 1835]:
Launch. A new schooner was launched from the yard of Mr. Mulvey, in this city, yesterday at noon, amid the cheers and the plaudits of a numerous body of our fellow-citizens, who had assembled (many of them on board) to witness the sight. As she glided majestically off the stocks, and landed her bosom in the waters of the wizard Dee, her baptismal font, a youth deeply interested in her future welfare, broke a bottle of cognac on her prow, and named her The John Royle after the principal owner, our respected fellow citizen; she is a beautiful specimen of naval architecture, and built with that regard to strength and durability throughout for which Mr. Mulvey's yard has obtained well merited celebrity. She is 98 tons register, and is intended for the coasting trade. She will be commanded by Capt. Joseph Jones, who is part owner, and whose experience as a skilful mariner, and general character as a man, cannot fail to inspire universal confidence. Her first trip will be to Cork.

[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser, Saturday 08 September 1883]:
WRECK OF A SCHOONER. On Thursday the John Royle (schooner), of Chester, from Duddon for Chester River, with iron ore, sunk on Cartmel Wharf. The Piel lifeboat, with the assistance of the steamtug Ajax, took the crew of three and the master's wife from the rigging, and brought them to Barrow in an exhausted condition.

[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Tuesday 11 September 1883]:
Auction. WRECKAGE. Immediate Sale. MR. CHARLES LOWDEN will Sell by Auction, at the Cavendish Arms, Cartmel, to-morrow, (Wednesday), the SCHOONER John Royle, of Chester, with the chains, anchors, warps, and all the wreckage which may be recoverable on the beach or elsewhere, as she now lies on the sands at or near Cartmel Wharf. The John Royle was built at Chester, of English oak, and had new bottom planks inside and outside put in her about three years ago, at Belfast. Sale at Half-past twelve o'clock prompt.

Wooden schooner Popplewell, built Mulvey, Chester, 1836, 67 tons, registered Chester, ON 16465, owned Coppack, Connah's Quay. Voyage Saltney to Newry with coal, leaky and abandoned 23rd October 1861, off the coast of Ireland. Crew of 4 rescued.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 02 November 1861]:
Foundering of Chester Vessel and Saving of the Crew. The schooner Popplewell, of Chester, Captain John Coppack, laden with coal from Saltney and bound to Newry sailed from the River Dee on the 22nd ult. and sprung a leak, and was abandoned on the 23rd, off the coast of Ireland, crew all saved by the ship Monita, Captain Ridley, from Liverpool bound to China, when they were transferred to the brig James, of Maryport, Captain Sickle, who safely landed them in Dublin on the 26th instant. This vessel was built in Chester by the late Mr. Mulvey, March, 1826 [sic: RCUS states 1836, first newspaper report of trading is 1837].

Wooden schooner Sir Edward, built Mostyn 1836, 59 tons, ON 8695, registered Chester. Name from local landowner, Sir Edward Mostyn. Advertised for sale by Eyton 1856. Later owned Jones, Nevin. Voyage Bangor to Silloth with slates, master Parry, leaky and sank near Point Lynas, 19th June 1875.
[note another schooner Sir Edward was built at Chester in 1848, of 98 tons, ON 24042]

[from Liverpool Albion, Monday 20 September 1847]
The sloop Kitty, Captain Foulkes, from this port to Chester, and the schooner Sir Edward, Captain Porter, from this port to Mostyn, both in ballast, were driven on shore on Thursday morning, near Leasowe, yesterday, and both received considerable damage. Crews saved.

[from Western Mail, 28th June 1875]:
Report of Hugh Parry, master of the schooner Sir Edward, of Chester, 59 tons, from Bangor on the 19th of June, for Silloth, slates: Proceeded until about 12 noon same day; the weather became very thick, with rain, and blowing hard. At 1 p.m. came to an anchor at Bull Bay, near Amlwch. At 8 p.m. weather cleared up, with moderate breeze; tried the pumps; ship making no water. At 9 p.m. weighed anchor and proceeded on our intended voyage. On the 19th, at 10 30 p.m., the tide at the time nearly high water, weather clear, and the wind W.S.W., a light breeze, the said schooner, when about six or seven miles S. S. W. of Point Lynas, suddenly sprung a leak; called all hands to the pumps, but the water gaining so fast that in a very short time it was all over the cabin floor, put her head toward the land, in order if possible to save the ship and cargo, but they would not work, and became quite unmanageable. Finding that nothing further could be done, the vessel sinking fast, we got into the boat and remained by the ship for half an hour, when she suddenly disappeared; then we made our way towards Amlwch, and landed here safe about 2 30 a.m. this day (Sunday), the 20th inst.

Wooden Barque Francis Barkley, built Mulvey, Chester, 1836, 240 tons, 96.4 x 23.7 x 15.7 ft, owned Prowse, Liverpool. ON 7015. Registered Liverpool as Frances Barclay. Also called Francis or Frances and Barkley, Berkley or Barclay. Traded to India. Later based at Maryport, trading to Canada, then coasting.
Voyage Maryport to Dublin with coal, on 21 October 1864, aground on a bank north of the Isle of Man and became leaky. She anchored in Ramsey Bay, and was driven ashore and sank. Crew rescued by a boat from the shore.
  [from Chester Courant - Tuesday 09 February 1836] Launch of a Ship.-- On Wednesday last, a vessel, called "The Frances Barkley," of 240 tons burthen, built for Mr William Prowse, of Liverpool, and intended for the South America trade, under the command of Capt. Wm. Prowse, son of her worthy owner, was launched from the building yard of Mr Mulvey, of this city. She is fine stout built vessel, and adds an additional laurel to the many which Mr Mulvey has gained for his skill in naval architecture. Naturally a great concourse of people assembled to see the gallant vessel launched in the rugged embrace of Neptune, and about half-past twelve o'clock, it slid from the stocks amid the shouts and huzzas of the people who thronged her deck. We wish Mr Prowse every success.
  [from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 24 October 1864]:
SHIPWRECK IN RAMSEY BAY. Captain Fell, of the steamer Mona's Queen, which arrived yesterday morning, after 9.5 hours' passage from Ramsey reports that the brig Francis Barclay, of this port, from Maryport for Dublin, with coals, struck during the gale on Friday, on the Bahama Bank, and sank. The crew took refuge in the round top, where, notwithstanding the heavy sea running, they managed to hold on during the whole of a tempestuous night. On Saturday morning the poor fellows were rescued by a small boat which put off to their assistance.
  [IOM heritage information]: After striking the Ballacash Bank, the vessel became leaky and was anchored in Ramsey Bay. Captain Joseph Wilkinson. The anchor dragged and she was driven ashore just north of the breakwater. The crew of 10 were rescued by a Ramsey fishing boat.

Wooden schooner Honora (launched as Honoratus), built Boydell, King's Ferry, 1836. More about Boydell. Honora was registered at Chester 9/1837, 76 tons. Then registered Aberystwyth 30/1849, 76 tons.
In MNL, the only Honora is registered Aberystwyth 1849, owned Davies, ON 1739, schooner of 26 tons [sic, in Appropriation List]; trading with ore to Fflint. In MNL to 1873 when described as built Douglas 1837. This vessel is described as loading 115 tons at Skull in June 1863 - so seems to be larger than the 26 tons reported in MNL. Also reported as 76 tons when lost. RCUS reports: stranded at Aberystwth, 31-12-1870, with coal from Newport to Aberystwyth, owned Morgan Davies. This stranding is reported in newspapers, but the vessel was repaired and put back in service. Newspapers give: voyage Runcorn to Aberystwyth, in ballast, stranded 30-12-1872. So MNL/RCUS seem to be inaccurate about tonnage and build.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 15 November 1836]:
Ship Launch. On Saturday last, a very fine schooner, of about 140 tons, called the Honoratus, was launched at King's Ferry from the building yard of Mr James Boydell jr. This is the third vessel, including the one used at the Ferry, that has been launched from the above yard, and we understand that there is another schooner, of similar size to the one launched, in a state of forwardness.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 06 July 1841]:
VALUABLE SHARES IN MINES, FOUNDRY, AND VESSELS, in the counties of Cornwall, Cardigan, and Flint. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ... Six 64th Shares in the two newly-built schooners, the Susan and Honora, of Chester, from 110 to 120 tons burthen each, built for carrying ore from the mines to the River Dee.

[from Monmouthshire Merlin - Friday 06 January 1871]:
The Honora, schooner, of and for Aberystwith, from Newport, with coals, got on the bar at Aberystwith on the 31st ult., and has driven further in every tide; is stranded and makes water, and is being dismantled.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 02 January 1873]:
Honora. Report of John Williams, master of the schooner Honora, of and for Aberystwith, from Runcorn, 76 tons (in ballast): Left Runcorn Dec. 19, at 1 P.M., wind S.E., light, fine. Proceeded until the 22d, when from head winds the vessel was run into Caernarvon Harbour for shelter with sails split and a little leaky. Put the vessel on the ground and stopped leak, also repaired sails. Sunday, the 29th, at 7 am. the tide high, weather clear, and wind N.E., light, the ship left Caernarvon Harbour. Got off Aberystwith Harbour at 6 30 p.m., but finding the lights hauled down, brought the ship up in 3.5 fathoms water. Weighed anchor 6am. of the 30th inst. Stood close to the harbour, but there being no assistance, was hailed to keep off. Anchored, and cruised about until 5 30 p.m. Same day, came on the bar, wind S.S.E., but the vessel, from the swell, drifted to the ground on the east side. There being too much sea for a boat to take a rope to the pier, the vessel drove up high, and is likely to become a wreck.

Wooden schooner Susan, built Boydell, King's Ferry, 1836. [See Honora above] Registered Chester 8/1837, 89 tons. ON 8861. In MNL to 1864. Voyage Plymouth to Dun Laoghaire, with granite spar, struck the Manacles and sank, 15 September 1862, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 22 September 1862]:
Maritime Extracts. ... The schooner Susan, Evans, of Chester, which struck the Manacles during the night of Sept. 15, and sank, was from Plymouth for Kingstown (spars); crew saved.

[from West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Friday 19 September 1862]:
Vessel Foundered off the Manacles. On Tuesday night the crew of the schooner Susan, of Chester, Evans, master, 70 tons register, with a cargo of granite from Plymouth to Kingston [sic], arrived at Falmouth, which vessel foundered off the Manacles early in the morning of Tuesday. From the statement of the crew, it appears that having taken her cargo on board, the Susan left Plymouth on Monday morning and continued her voyage with safety until about half-past eleven p.m. on Monday night, when she struck on one of the outer rocks of the Manacles, the weather at the time being very thick and hazy. Shortly after the vessel struck, the crew, four in number, got out the boat and remained by their vessel for about a quarter of hour, when she went down by the head. The crew then went to Coverack and landed there at about two a.m. They then proceeded to Falmouth, and immediately on arriving at that place went to Capt. Bradfield, the hon. secretary of the Shipwreck Mariner's and Fishermen's Society. Capt. Bradfield at once procured lodgings for the men, and they will be sent to Liverpool by the first steamer for that port. [Captain Thomas Evans]

Wooden schooner Peggy, built Chester 1836. ON 16431. Registered Chester 11/1836, 37 tons. By 1857, registered Cardigan, owned Thomas Edwards 1865. By 1870 registered Cardiff, owned Richard John, Aberthaw. Build confirmed by RCUS. Got ashore at Rhoose Point, wrecked 5 January 1871, crew saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 17 January 1871]:
The Peggy, schooner, of Aberthaw, ran ashore near Roos Point [sic] on the 5th inst., and has since become a total wreck. Crew saved.

Wooden schooner Lord Byron, built Mulvey, Chester 1837, 128 tons, ON 1089, owned Drogheda, in MNL until 1894.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 06 October 1837]:
Ship Launch. On Saturday last, a fine schooner, "Lord Byron" was launched from Mr. Wm. Mulvey's yard, in this city, for the Drogheda trade. She registers 129 tons, copper fastened, and is a beautiful vessel. The day being very fine, a vast concourse of spectators was assembled witness the launch. She glided majestically into the briny deep, whilst Captain Skelly. her commander, had the honour of being sponsor.

[from Northern Whig - Thursday 19 October 1893]:
The schooner Lord Byron, Drogheda, from Plymouth for Beckton [east London], is in Portland Roads, leaky, and must discharge.

Wooden barque Queen Mab, built Mulvey, Chester 1837, 340 tons, registered Liverpool. Latterly owned by Samuel Nicholson, NY, USA, but still registered at Liverpool. Voyage Portland[Maine?] to Matanzas[Cuba], captain Walter, driven ashore on 22 October 1865 during a hurricane, on the Florida Keys. Crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 03 February 1837]:
\ Ship Launch. We understand that beautiful vessel of 400 tons burden, intended for the East India trade, built by Mr. Mulvey, of this city, for William Rotherham, Esq. of Liverpool, will be launched to-morrow, at ten o'clock. She is said by competent judges to be a first-rate vessel, and, we are informed, the largest ever built in this city.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 13 April 1837]:
LINE of PACKETS for CALCUTTA, To sail on the 20th of every Month. To sail the 20th April. The fine new Chester-built Ship QUEEN MAB, Nathaniel Ireland, commander; A 1; 394 tons; coppered; expected to sail very fast; a very superior vessel, having been built under particular inspection, and of the very best materials. For terms, &c. apply on board, west side Georges Dock; or to Mr ROTHERHAM, the owner.

[from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 09 September 1863]:
Destruction of Two Liverpool Vessels by Fire. The Glasgow from New York has brought information of the total destruction of the barque Gulterus, Captain Kreeth of 300 tons, bound from Montreal to Liverpool, and laden with a cargo of coal oil. It appears that this vessel ran into an iceberg on the 5th August, and the crew, after working incessantly at the pumps for upwards of 40 hours, were about to abandon her, when a lamp was upset, which, coming into contact with some of the cargo, caused its ignition, and the crew were compelled to hasten their departure from the barque, which was immediately in flames. The crew were fortunately picked up by the schooner Prince, of Jersey, and safely landed at Gaspe.
The other unfortunate vessel is the well-known barque Queen Mab, of 400 tons, built in Chester, and formerly trading from Liverpool to China. She arrived from Liverpool at New York on the 19th of last month, came to anchor in the North river, and was discovered to be on fire in her forward part the afternoon of the 21st of July. Her ensign was placed union down, and many of the harbour steam-tugs, observing black smoke issuing from her, were soon in attendance, streams of water being poured into her. The barque was subsequently towed near Jersey city, scuttled, and sunk, her masts showing about half-way above water low tide. She was laden with a general cargo.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 01 December 1865]:
The barque Queen Mab (Br.), Walter, from Portland for Matanzas, went ashore Oct 22 at 10:30 am; during the late hurricane, about 20 miles W of Carysfort Reef, and is a total loss; crew saved, and arrived at Key West, whence Captain Walker took passage for this port in the United States steamer Memphis, which arrived here on Wednesday. The Queen Mab was 340 tons register, and sailed from Liverpool. Captain Walker returns his sincere thanks, and also those of the wrecked seamen with him, to the commander and officers of the United States supply steamer Memphis, for the great kindness manifested towards us, for which we all feel grateful.

Wooden schooner Anna Maria, built Queensferry. Fflint, 1837, 77 tons [later 68 tons], ON 17241, owned Bennett, Hawarden. Trading with master Bennets, until 1859. Last MNL listing 1879. Newspapers mention several vessels called Anna Maria trading in the 1870s.

Wooden flat Dee, built Chester 1837, 31 tons, ON 28046, registered Chester 1860, owned Harden, Chester, 30 tons. Later 31 tons. Register closed 1897.

Wooden barque Margaret, built Mulvey, Chester, 1837, 253 tons.
Lloyd's Register of 1839, 1840 gives barque of 253 tons, built Chester 1837, owned W. Prowse, Liverpool, trading from Chester to America. Not included in Lloyd's 1841. Last newspaper mention was voyage Liverpool to Valparaiso, Captain Prowse, leaving 6th April 1839. [see below for another Margaret built Chester]. Mulvey's wife was called Margaret [Peggy].

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 23 June 1837]:
A beautiful vessel, schooner-built, was launched from the yard of Mr. Mulvey of this city on Monday, without accident, amidst the huzzas of a large assemblage. She went off in gallant style, and was named The Margaret, with the usual honours, by Mr. Mulvey, jun.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 March 1839]:
To sail 2nd April For VALPARAISO, Direct. The A 1 British-built Barque MARGARET, Captain Prowse; 270 tons; in George's Dock. Apply to IMRIE and TOMLINSON, or JOHN HOLLIWELL, Brokers.
[sailed 6 April; no further newspaper reports of Margaret, Prowse, although report of a fatality on the voyage out suggests safe arrival; however the new vessel William Prowse, master Prowse, left Liverpool for Valparaiso on 30 July 1839, so perhaps Margaret was sold foreign at Valparaiso]

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 21 November 1839]:
On the 16th July last, while on his passage out to Valparaiso, (fell overboard and was drowned.) John James Aston, aged 18, of the barque Margaret, of this port, eldest son of Mr. W. P. Aston, of Manchester.

Wooden brig Margaret, built Chester (?) 1838, 178 tons.
Lloyds from 1840 on has also a brig of 178 tons, built Chester 1838, owned Schaw, Leith, then Rankine, Glasgow then Barr, Ardrossan. Liverpool newspapers describe this vessel as "Liverpool-built". Possibly built on the Cheshire side of the Mersey? Lloyd's register of 1852 has this vessel marked "missing". Last newspaper mention found is when spoken on voyage Greenock to Porto Rico, master M'Kenzie, on 17 July 1851.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 10 September 1838]:
For ST. THOMAS. The fine new Liverpool-built Brig MARGARET, James Hunter, Master, registers 170 tons, coppered and copper-fastened, expected to sail fast. For freight or passage, apply to William Rose & Co.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, Wednesday 20 August 1851]:
Report of Brig Vigilant, Hibart, for London. Spoken. July 17 - The brig Margaret, M'Kenzie, of Ardrossan, from Greenock for Porto Rico, lat. 23 49, long. 34 15.

Wooden schooner Lady Harriet, built Eyton, Mostyn, 1838, 93 tons, owned Eyton, for sale 1848 and listed as partly owned by Eyton in 1849. For sale 1851, described as in constant employ.
Wrecked 12 November 1852, at Greystones, Irish coast, all 5 aboard lost. On 5 November, she had put in to Holyhead with mainsail split, on a voyage from Flint to Waterford, cargo coal, master, Evans.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 10 March 1848]:
ON SALE. The Schooner LADY HARRIET; 93 39-100th tons burthen, new measurement, per register; 100 86-94ths, old measurement; 63 9-10th feet length from the inner part of the main stem to the fore part of the stern post; 17 1-10th feet breadth, midships; 9 6-10th feet depth of hold, midships. Launched 21st July 1838. She was built by her present owners expressly for their own use; her framing is stronger than common; shifts from port to port without ballast; carries 146 tons of coal; draws 10 feet water with the above load. She is a fast sailer and in every respect a desirable vessel. For price and particulars apply to Eyton & Co, Mostyn, Holywell.

[from Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent - Tuesday 16 November 1852]:
EFFECTS OF THE GALE. The rumours which were rife on Friday evening with respect to the vessel, which had been lost on Bray Head, unhappily proved to be too true. On Friday morning, at about half past three o'clock, the coast guards on duty near Greystones, discovered a vessel which subsequently proved to be the Lady Harriet, schooner, of Chester, close to the shore. When first seen at low water, her masts were standing, and her crew, five in number, were seen lashed on them; the waves, however, broke over them with great force, and no effective assistance could be rendered them. She knocked about from that until high water, 10 o'clock, when her foremast went overboard, carrying with it four of the sailors. The captain, however, still clung to the mainmast, and was somewhat sheltered by a portion of the sail which he had managed to fasten to the weather side of the mast so as in some measure to break the force of the waves which were at this time sweeping over wreck with terrific violence. He must evidently have been a man of great coolness and determination, for he was plainly seen to cut away a portion of the rigging which was in danger of falling on him, and also to kick away a spar with his foot. At length, however, the sail gave way and he was dragged away with it, but managed by means of the lashings with which he was made fast to the the mast to regain his former position, which he held on for some minutes longer. The mainmast, however, was finally carried away, dragging with it the gallant sailor, who disappeared from the sight of all on shore. To their great astonishment, however, he was some minutes again seen close to the shore walking stoutly on the sand, but a terrific wave overtook him and swept him again amongst the surging billows. Again he managed to regain his feet, and a man with a rope round his waist, the end of which was retained by those on shore, made desperate but fruitless efforts to reach the brave mariner, who had by this time nearly succeeded in gaining the shore, when a second wave, far more terrific than the former one, and which appeared as if specially sent for the purpose, swept him off his feet, and he was no more seen until picked up in some hours afterwards, a lifeless corpse amongst the rocks near the shore. One of the ill-fated crew was picked up with the life scarcely in him, and removed to the house of Mr. Scallins, where was treated with every kindness, and was placed under the care of a medical man, under whose treatment he rallied a little, but sank again, and died at ten o'clock the same night, as was supposed of the effects of several internal injuries.

Wooden wherry (flat) Sluice, built Sluice, Flint, 1838, 42 tons, in MNL to 1885. Initially registered Chester, for sale by Eyton 1856, later owned Griffith, Bangor and registered Beaumaris, 41 tons, then later owned Amlwch. Latest newspaper listing 1880.

Wooden sloop Primrose, built Chester 1838, 52 tons, ON 8853, Registered Aberystwyth 1854, 51 tons. Sunk 27 Nov 1870 south of Aberystwyth.
Crew when lost (all saved): James Jones, master, 37; William Williams, mate, 42; David Doughton, OS, 17; all born Aberystwyth.

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Wednesday 30 November 1870]:
FOUNDERING OF A SCHOONER ON THE WELSH COAST. The Primrose, of Aberystwith, Jones, sprung a leak and sunk seven miles to the southward of Aberystwith, on the 27th inst. The crew were landed at Newquay, Cardiganshire, by the screwsteamer Prince Cadwgan, on Monday morning, and were picked up in their own boat in an exhausted state, having been exposed to the wet and cold for some hours.

Wooden smack Pilot Queen, built Chester 1838, 25 tons, ON 42567, registered Caernarfon 1861, owned Griffith. Voyage North Wales to Dundalk with slates, master Griffiths, driven ashore near Clogher Head, 11 January 1887. Crew of 2 rescued. Cargo salvaged

[from Dublin Daily Express - Wednesday 12 January 1887]:
SHIPWRECK NEAR CLOGHER HEAD - GALLANT CONDUCT OF THE COASTGUARDS. Drogheda, Tuesday. The smack Pilot Queen, of Carnarvon, laden with a cargo of slates, consigned to Mr Williamson, Dundalk, and with two men of crew, was caught by the gale off Rockabill last night. The vessel was driven along before the wind, and the two men were lashed in the rigging. All night the little vessel and her unfortunate crew were tossed about at the mercy of wind and waves. At length the look-out at Clogher Head Coastguard Station early this morning descried the vessel. The rocket apparatus was tried, but in vain, as she was out too far. The coastguards then launched their longboat, and, after a tiresome and dangerous pull of over four miles they reached the vessel, rescued the two men, who were nearly dead from cold and exposure The vessel lies three miles to the north of Clogher Head, and will become a total wreck.

Wooden schooner (flat) Gronant, built Sluice, Flint, 1839, 50 tons, ON 10634, registered Chester. Sluice refers to one of the sluice gates used to keep the gutters navigable by releasing impounded water at low tide. The best known was at Ffynnongroew, which kept Point of Ayr colliery gutter open. For sale Eyton 1856, then owned by Roberts, Nevin, registered Caernarfon. In MNL to 1879.
Voyage Caernarfon Bay to Chester with paving stones, leaky and, in attempting to find shelter at Rhyl, ran agound and was wrecked, 18 December 1878. Crew of 2, captain Richard Jones, saved in own boat.

[from The Rhyl Advertiser, Saturday, 21st December 1878]:
WRECK OF A SCHOONER AT RHYL. About one o'clock on Wednesday last, a Signal was fired from the gun at Voryd Station, when it was observed that a vessel was showing signals of distress. It appears that she was the schooner Gronant, 49 tons register and 89 tons burthen, and owned by Mr John Roberts, Nevin, Carnarvonshire. She was bound from Carnarvon Bay to Chester with a Cargo of sets (paving stones), having on board a crew of two - Richard Jones (captain) and Robert Jones (mate), who were brothers. When a few miles off Rhyl the vessel sprung a leak, and seeing that, the captain made for the river, but she struck on the flats a short distance west of the Pier, where she became unmanageable. The crew then hoisted the distress signal, and after waiting over an hour for the Rhyl boat, they took to their own boat belonging the vessel, and after battling hard with the breakers, they reached the land in safety - just as the life-boat was putting out. It was the general opinion of those on the shore that some better arrangements should be made for launching the life-boat; and we sincerely trust that something will be done in that direction. The Vessel is not insured, and she is likely to become a total wreck.

Wooden schooner Cheshire Lass, built Mulvey, Chester, 1839, 125 tons, ON 16406, for the Cheese Company. Listed in MNL to 1864 only. For sale 1859. Voyage to Dunkirk from Liverpool, off the Bishops, on 20th April 1859, sunk by collision with Spanish barque Maria Louisa. Crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 08 February 1839]:
Launch - On Saturday last a fine vessel was launched from the yard of Mr. Mulvey, ship builder, of this city. She went off the stocks in gallant style, and was christened The Cheshire Lass

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 17 January 1859]:
THE fine fast-sailing Schooner CHESHIRE LASS, 125 tons per register, built at Chester, of the very best materials, under particular inspection, and classed twelve A 1; in 1856 she was specially surveyed, and classed AE1 (in red) has always been kept in excellent repair, and has been employed in the London and Chester cheese trade, for which she was built; she carries 200 tons on 12 feet 9 inches water, shifts without ballast, and is abundantly found in good and useful stores. Now lying in the Surrey Canal. For Inventories apply GEO. BAYLEY and WM. RIDLEY. 2. Cowper's-court, Cornhlll.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 26 April 1859]:
Liverpool, April 25. The Cheshire Lass, from this port to Dunkirk, was run into on the 20th, off the Bishops, by the Maria Louisa (Spanish barque), and totally lost; crew saved. [Lloyd's List gives master as Bawditch]

Wooden snow William Prowse, built Mulvey, Chester, 1839, 300 tons, owned Prowse, Liverpool. Registered Liverpool, 168/1840, 357 tons. Trade to West coast of S. America, lost 22 Dec 1849.

Possibly this vessel, or Pickwick[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 11 June 1839]:
Ship Launch. We understand that a fine barque, 500 tons burden, will launched to-morrow, Wednesday, from Mrs Mulvey's building yard, in this city, where two vessels of a much larger less[sic] are nearly completed.

[from Morning Herald (London), Tuesday 05 March 1850]:
VALPARAISO, Dec. 29. The William Prowse, San Antonio to Valparaiso, was wrecked on a sunken rock off Point Foro[sic, Faro?]. Dec. 22; crew, materials, and part of cargo saved. [going into Valparaiso, cargo copper ore and flour]

Wooden barque Pickwick, built Mulvey, Chester, 1839, 343 tons, ON 732, registered Liverpool, owned Cornish. Voyage Swansea to Valparaiso with coal - lost 11th August 1859. Crew saved except first mate.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 02 August 1839]:
On Monday [30 July] was launched, from Messrs. Mulvey's ship-yard, a beautiful vessel called the Pickwick, of 350 tons burthen; the day was splendid, and she glided into the water most majestically. [for Hadfield, Wood & Co., of Liverpool]

[from Greenock Advertiser - Thursday 06 October 1859]:
Valparaiso, August 16.- The barque Pickwick, Harley, from Swansea for this port (with coals), was totally lost on Quintero Shoals, about twenty-six miles north of this port, the 11th; crew (excepting first mate) saved, and arrived here the 12th.

Wooden schooner Maid of Mostyn, built Eyton, Mostyn 1839, 101 tons, ON 13082, part owned Robert Eyton of Mostyn, then for sale in 1849. Owned Barrow, by Fisher, in 1875, last MNL listing. Voyage Britonferry to Belfast, left 22 Nov. 1874, and posted missing.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 06 September 1839]:
Wednesday last, a fine sloop of 160 tons burthen was launched at Mostyn, when all the usual ceremonies were gone through; but a lamentable accident occurred. It appears that two persons were holding the rope to ease her into the water, when she buoyed up, and they lost their balance, and were precipitated into the hold. One them had his skull fractured, and is now considered as improving, but not yet out of danger. The other received some severe bruises, of which he is fast recovering.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 21 September 1849]:
ON SALE. The Schooner MAID OF MOSTYN, 127 tons o.m., 101 tons n.m., length, 74 feet 9-10ths; breadth, 17 feet 6-10ths; depth, 9 feet 8-10ths; built for, and under the inspection of, the present owners in 1839. She is well found in stores, and admirably adapted for the coasting trade, in which she has been constantly employed. In King's Deck - Apply to TONGE, CURRY, & CO.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 07 January 1875]:
Britonferry. Jan. 6: The Maid of Mostyn, of Barrow, Macauley, sailed from here for Belfast Nov. 26, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden schooner Caroline, built Flint 1839, 61 tons (later 53 tons), ON 8694, first registered Chester, part owned Eyton 1849, advertised for sale by Eyton 1856, then registered Beaumaris, owned Thomas, Amlwch, then Owen, Holyhead. For sale at Bangor 1893. Register closed 1897.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 06 October 1876]:
MARITIME DEPOSITIONS. Report of Owen Owens, Master of the schooner Caroline, of Beaumaris, 52 tons, from Amlwch, on Sept. 22, for Penmon, near Beaumaris (old timber and iron): On Saturday, Sept 30, at 4 P M., tide at the time first quarter's flood, weather stormy, and the wind in the east, blowing a whole gale, with a very heavy sea from the east, ship lying at her moorings at the Penmon Quarry, the tide beginning to flow, and the storm increasing, I thought it prudent to cut a hole in the vessel to prevent her labouring when the tide came, and doing as little damage as possible. As far as can at present be ascertained, there is no damage done, with the exception of two planks started from the stern post. Penmon, Oct. 2.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 28 January 1893]:
BANGOR, IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP OWNERS AND OTHERS. MR. J. PRITCHARD will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION on the Beach, at HIRAEL, BANGOR, under the Ship-building Yard of Mr John Thomas, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1893, at TWO p.m., 64-64ths share in the SCHOONER "CAROLINE," of Beaumaris, of 52 Tons Register and about 95 Tons Burthen, together with the whole of her Materials (an Inventory of which will be furnished) and an EXCELLENT BOAT. The Vessel, which has just returned to Bangor from Belfast, is well worthy of the attention of Buyers, is easily handled and shifts without ballast. Bodhyfryd, Bangor.

Wooden flat Mersey, built Kingsferry [now Queensferry] 1839, 31 tons, ON 1470, registered Liverpool, crew list to 1874/5, owned Robert Lowe, Bagillt. In MNL to 1875. Several flats were named Mersey. Some reports of them:

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 18 February 1870]:
LIVERPOOL. Feb. 17: The flat Mersey, which fouled the Marathon (s), at anchor in the river, 15th inst., and sank, subsequently rose to the surface bottom up, and was towed into the Low-water Basin at Birkenhead.

[from Liverpool Albion - Saturday 05 June 1875]:
BIRKENHEAD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. THE FINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP. ...., repairing steamer Cheshire, damaged by flat Mersey, April 27th, 1874, £5. 0s. 11d.;

Wooden Ship Amiga, built Mulvey, Chester, January 1840, 316 tons, owned Liverpool, trading to Valparaiso, China, and from London to Algoa Bay. For sale 1848 and bought at Glasgow. Voyage to Valparaiso and San Francisco. Last Lloyd's register mention is 1852 with master Edington. Reported as leaving for San Francisco from Valparaiso on 11 February 1853, and no newspaper reports found subsequently. So either missing or sold foreign.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 14 January 1840]:
SHIP LAUNCH. On Tuesday last was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Mulvey and Co, of this city, a Ship, of about 400 tons, to be called the "Amiga", intended for the trade to the West Coast of South America. We understood she is a beautiful model of naval architecture, and finished in an elegant style. She is owned by some parties in Liverpool, in connection with Captain Dalrymple, who is to be her commander, and is an able and experienced navigator. We wish the "Amiga" every success, and hope she may be the means of bringing other orders to the builders, who are well deserving of every encouragement.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 13 December 1848]:
THE fine Ship AMIGA, 350 tons; built at Chester (by Mulvey 1840); classed 12 years A 1, has only made a voyage to Algoa Bay on the yellow metal. This desirable vessel is exceedingly well found in stores of every description, and ready for immediate service. Now lying in St. Katharine Dock.

Wooden schooner Malcolm, built Parry, Fflint, 1840, 244 tons, owned M'Farlane, Stranraer, Captain Sim, voyage Antigua, with sugar, etc, to Liverpool, became leaky and foundered, 2nd Sept 1855, with Antigua about 30 miles SW. Crew and passengers saved by another vessel.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 18 September 1849]:
THE fine Barque MALCOLM, burthen per register 238 tons N.M., and 223 tons O.M., built at Flint, in Wales, 1840, and classed for twelve years, coppered and copper-fastened; is a firm and substantial vessel, well suited for general purposes; requires little but provisions to send hei to sea. Lying in the West India Dock. ,,.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 15 July 1850]:
For VALPARAISO, The fine first class Chester built Barque MALCOLM, Benjamin Jay, Commander; (who is well acquainted in the trade); 240 tons register; A 1 at Lloyd's for twelve years, and coppered. This vessel has invariably proved herself a safe and quick conveyance, and delivered her cargoes in good order, and will be found in every respect a first rate conveyance. For terms of freight, &c. apply to JAMES M'COSKRIE, or KELSO & DOWIE.
Benjamin Jay is listed as dying at Guayaquil [Ecuador], reported April 1854.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 03 October 1855]:
ANTIGUA 12 Aug. The barque Malcolm, Sim, with a cargo of sugar, rum and molasses, sailed hence 1st Sept, sprang a leak, and foundered the following day [30 miles SW Antigua]; crew saved and landed at St. Kitts, passengers in Magdalena.

Wooden sloop (flat) Shifty, built Mulvey Chester, first registered Chester 1840, 56 tons, ON 16448. Listed as part owned by Mulvey in 1849. Later owned Chester Fire Brick Co. Voyage Chester to Belfast, with fire bricks and tiles, on 10th August 1865, struck Cannon Rock, captain Vickers and 2 crew saved in own boat. Location 54°24.16N, 5°24.37W.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 14 August 1865]:
STRANGFORD. Aug. 12: By a letter received from Mr. W. Redmond, chief boatman in charge of Cloughey Coastguard Station, we learn that the sloop Shifty, Vickers, of and from Chester for Belfast (fire bricks and tiles), struck on the Cannon Rock, near South Rock Lighthouse, at 9:30 on the night of the 10th inst. The crew, three in number, succeeded in reaching the lighthouse in their own boat, and remained there all night, and landed at Cloughey next morning. The vessel has become a wreck.

Wooden flat Dee, built Chester 1840, registered Chester, ON 28046, 30 tons, latterly owned Smith, Chester. Register closed 1897, in MNL to 1898.

Wooden sloop (flat) Trap, built Mulvey, Chester, ON 16447, 40 tons, reported as part owned by Mulvey 1848, in MNL to 1864. First newspaper mention May 1841, arriving Dublin from Chester. Voyage Chester to Dublin, master Michael Hughes, leaving 12th March 1857, posted missing, her boat came ashore near Drogheda 6th April.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 11 December 1852]:
CHESTER. Dec. 10: The sloop Trap, Davies, of Chester, from Barrow for this port (with iron ore), grounded on East Hoyle in coming up the Swashway, on the night of the 8th, and sunk; crew saved bv the Hoylake life-boat. The cargo is partly discharged, and is expected to be got off this day's tide, if the weather keeps moderate.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 30 March 1857]:
CHESTER. March 26. The sloop Trap, Hughes, of Chester, which sailed from this port for Dublin, was last seen near the Skerries on the evening of the 12th instant, and has not since been heard of.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 09 April 1857]:
NANNY WATER. Near Drogheda, April 6. Last night, at 10 p.m., a boat came on shore, about 17 feet keel (clincher built), near Benhead; she is marked "Trap, of Chester, Michael Hughes."

Wooden sloop/ketch Charlotte, built Chester [possibly by Parry at Fflint, since first owner was Ann Parry], 1840, 41 tons, ON 17025. Owned at Connah's Quay, Saltney, Aberdovey and then Barnstaple. Landing coal from Newport on 1st October 1895, master Butler, at Mouth Mill, an open beach, near Hartland, she was driven against the cliffs and wrecked. Crew saved.

[from North Devon Journal - Thursday 10 October 1895]:
LOSS OF A BARNSTAPLE VESSEL AT HARTLAND. Struck at Hartland by a heavy gale on the night of Tuesday in last week, the ketch Charlotte, of Barnstaple, has since become a total wreck, and gone to pieces. The Charlotte had only arrived at Hartland from Newport with cargo of 68 tons of coal a few hours, when the gale unexpectedly sprang up. Composed of Captain John Butler, of Braunton and three hands, the crew had discharged about 66 tons of coal on the beach, and it was their intention to complete the discharging operations before they retired for the night. About one o'clock, however, a heavy north-west gale burst over the ship, and for their own safety, the crew had not only to abandon work, but to make for shore. The Charlotte remained in a perilous position until high water, when, as a result of the heavy seas, she was driven right against the cliffs. Here the seas played great havoc with the vessel, but being strongly built, it was not until Thursday evening that she broke up. Almost from the outset it was seen that it was useless to endeavour to save her, and the only things recovered from the wreckage are a few sails, ropes, and spars. Practically rebuilt about three years ago, the Charlotte was a good seaworthy vessel. Inasmuch as she was wholly uninsured, the loss is a serious one for the owner, Captain W. Lemon, of Barnstaple.

Wooden schooner Edwin, built Eyton, Mostyn 1840, 124 tons, owned Eyton, Mostyn. Registered Chester 81/1840, 124 tons, 69.7 x 19 x 12.6 ft. Reported wrecked at Barmouth, bringing coal from Mostyn, in 1843, with 5 crew and pilot lost, 1 saved. More history. See also.
However, seems to have been salvaged (she was only 3 years old) and repaired. For sale 1849 and later. See Sale advert. Posted missing on voyage Nantes to Liverpool, early 1851.

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 16 January 1843]:
Barmouth 14 Jan. The schooner Edwin, Burrow, bound to this port with coals got on shore to the North of the Bar, yesterday, and almost immediately upset, and it is feared will become a total wreck. Only a boy saved.

[from Sun (London) - Monday 23 January 1843]:
BARMOUTH. Most truly awful were the effects of the tremendous gale of Friday and Saturday last in Cardigan bay; four vessels having been wrecked within the compass of a few miles of coast, attended with great loss of life, and destruction of property. Vain would be the attempt to describe the distressing scene witnessed by hundreds of persons during the evening of Friday, on the schooner Edwin driving on shore, close under the town of Barmouth. The following account, from an eye-witness, may be depended upon, and will best convey an idea of what took place. The schooner Edwin, of Chester, Hugh Burrow, master, with a cargo of coals for Barmouth, left the St. Tudwell's [Roads] on Tuesday morning, and arrived off Barmouth bar early in the afternoon, but could not cross, owing to the insufficiency of water. The pilot boat went out, and put a man (Owen Lloyd) on board, and the vessel stood out to sea for the night. On Friday it blew a terrific gale, and, towards evening, it was evident that the schooner must come on shore, and her course was watched with the most intense interest by hundreds of spectators. The vessel gradually neared the beach, and as the gale increased, with the tide, which was high, about six o'clock, she came on shore half a mile north-west of Barmouth in a tremendous sea. The vessel rolled most awfully, and, about eight o'clock, the mainmast was carried away, and along with it, it is supposed, three or four of the crew. About nine o'clock, after the most praiseworthy exertions, the vessel was boarded, when one boy (Hugh Hughes, a native of Llanegryn), was found on deck alive, being the only one saved. There were two dead bodies in the rigging. The boy stated that he had been asleep for some time. The vessel is a complete wreck. The event has thrown a gloom over this little town, such as has not been before witnessed, the relatives and friends of the deceased being very numerous. [from Carnarvon Herald.]

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 21 September 1849]
ON SALE The substantially-built Schooner EDWIN, 143 tons om., 124 tons nm., built at Mostyn, for private use, in 1840. Length 69 feet 7-10ths; Breadth 19 feet; Depth 12 feet 6-10ths. She has just been thoroughly overhauled, and now stands AE 1 in red at Lloyds. This vessel is particularly well adapted for the Baltic trade, as she carries a very large cargo, and shifts without ballast. In King's Dock. Apply to TONGE & CURRY.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 24 March 1851]:
CHESTER, MARCH 19; The schooner Edwin (124 tons register), of Chester, which sailed from Nantes for Liverpool about eight weeks ago, has not since been heard of, and great fears are entertained regarding her safety.

Wooden flat Collier, built Queensferry, Flint, 1840, 56 tons, ON 16471, registered Chester. In 1872 owned Joseph Rigby, Chester, 47 tons. MNL listing closed 1889, posted missing, owned Davison, Connah's Quay. Ship's boat, found 22 January 1889, at Killean [opposite Gigha Island], Mull of Kintyre.

[from West Cumberland Times - Saturday 29 September 1888]:
Workington, arrivals. The flat Collier also brought a cargo of about eighty tons of tiles from Chester for Mr Jas. Whitfield.
The latest listed voyage was from Chester to Belfast with tiles, arriving 25 October 1888, master Davison. [from Northern Whig - Friday 26 October 1888]

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 23 January 1889]:
Campbeltown. Jan. 22, 8 31 p.m. A small ship's boat, 11 feet 9 by 3 feet 3, name "Collier, Chester," was picked up 20th inst., on Killean shore, West Coast of Kintyre.

Wooden schooner Annabella, built Parry, Fflint, 1841, 104 tons. Owned Parry, Flint. In Lloyd's Register until 1845. Voyage Liverpool to Newfoundland, master W. Gardner, hit ice and foundered, 10th May 1845, crew saved.

[from The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 6th April 1841]:
Flint. A new schooner [Annabella, listed Lloyds Register as built Flint 1841, 104 tons, owned Parry & Co. of Flint] is likely to be launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Michel, Parry, and Co., being the third vessel (including a steamer [most probably Unity]) completed by this firm in a very short period. One of them, the Malcolm [barque, 224 tons, built Flint 1840, owned Stranraer], is now in the China or Indian trade.

[from Greenock Advertiser - Tuesday 17 June 1845]:
Halifax (N.S.). June 3. The Annabella, Gardner, from Liverpool for St. John's (Newfoundland), got in contact with the ice, and became a perfect wreck, thirty days after leaving port, and was abandoned 10th ultimo, lat. 49, long. 47, crew saved by the Alert, Mackie, from Liverpool, arrived at Country Harbour.

Wooden ship Sycee, built Mulvey 1840, 402 tons, owned Rotherham, Liverpool. First voyage Liverpool to Bombay, return to Liverpool commenced February 12, 1841, master D. Jolly. No further mention of vessel - presumed lost with all hands. Remains in Lloyd's Register until 1848. [Sycee is a Chinese term for silver treasure].

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 29 May 1840]:
Ship Launch. We understand that a fine vessel of about 600 tons burthen, will be launched from the building yard of Messrs. Mulvey & Co. of this city, on Monday next, at half-past eleven o'clock. She is a beautiful frigate built ship, and intended for the China trade by Wm Rotheram, Esq. Liverpool.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 June 1840]:
For BOMBAY. The new Ship SYCEE, - Commander. For freight or passage apply to Messrs Barton, Irlam & Higginson; or to Mr Rotherham, or to W N Moore, 4 India-buildings. [arrived Bombay Jan 1 1841]

[from Bombay Gazette - Friday 29 January 1841]: FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine new Ship "SYCEE," D. Jolly, Commander, 500 Tons, will have quick despatch. For Passage. Apply to HIGGINSON AND CALDWELL. Bombay, 29th Jan. 1841. [sailed Feb 12, 1841]

Wooden ship Ann Bridson, built Mulvey, Chester 1841, ON 31487, 334 tons, Abandoned 1859 off Cape of Good Hope, all saved.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 23 February 1841]:
Ship Launch. We understand, the Messrs. Mulvey intend launching a splendid ship from their yard, this day, at half past twelve o'clock. She is 450 tons burthen, copper-bottomed, and intended for the China trade, by William Prowse, Esq. Holt Hill, Cheshire.

[excerpt from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 January 1841]:
For Singapore and China... Beautiful new British barque Barque SAGHALIEN.... The splendid new British-built Barque ANN BRIDSON will succeed the above.

Wooden ship John Christian, built Mulvey, Chester, 1841, 333 tons, missing 1848 on voyage Liverpool to China, with all lost. Owned Prowse.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 03 September 1841]: Ship Launch. Yesterday at twelve o'clock, a fine ship of 400 tons burthen, was launched from the yard of Messrs. Mulveys, of this city. She was named the John Christian, and is intended for the China trade.

Evidence of flat building by Mulvey [from Chester Chronicle - Friday 25 November 1842]:
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. WILLIAM FOX, at the Royal Oak Inn, in the town Flint, Wednesday, 30th day of November at Six o'clock in the evening precisely, subject to conditions then and there to be produced.
LOT I. A New Round-sterned FLAT, now lying at Messrs. T. and W. Mulvey's yard, Chester, (not yet named), ready for sea - measuring new, 38.09 tons, old, 59 58-94 tons.
LOT II. A New Round-sterned FLAT, ready for launching, at Messrs. T. and W. Mulvey's yard, Chester, length 51 feet; breadth 11 feet 2 inches; depth 4 feet 7.5 inches; old tonnage, 29 tons.
LOT III. Same as Lot 2.

Wooden Smack Kitty, built Mulvey, Chester, newspapers quote Kitty, Foulkes, as coasting in the Irish Sea from July 1842. Surprisingly both Trap and Shifty had masters named as Foulkes - there were several mariners in the Connah's Quay region with this surname. A 1847 report gives her tonnage as 44, which checks with that reported when for sale by Mulvey in 1848. By 1850 Kitty's master was Strickland, still registered at Chester. On 13th November 1852, she was struck, off Cape Cornwall, by the smack Emma Jane and sank. Her crew were taken aboard the Emma Jane.

[from Royal Cornwall Gazette - Friday 19 November 1852]:
The smack Kitty, of Chester, Strickland master, from Charlestown for Birkenhead, was in collision on the morning of the 13th inst., at 5 a.m., sixteen miles N.E. of Cape Cornwall, with the smack Emma Jane, Woods master, from Swansea, of and for Jersey. Whilst alongside, the crew of the former got on board of the latter soon after which the Kitty foundered. The crew were landed here [Falmouth] on Saturday, at 10 p.m., by the Emma Jane.

Wooden schooner Ann Mulvey, built Mulvey, Chester, 1842, 100 tons, later owned Treweek, Amlwch, registered Beaumaris. ON 1929. Voyages: coasting and some to Mediterranean. Wrecked 7th April 1887 on Crow Rock [off Linney Head near Castlemartin, Pembs], carrying pig iron from Irvine to Newport. Captain William Parry and 6 crew, one AB, William Jenkins, b 1853, lost.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 February 1853]:
The very desirable Schooner ANN MULVEY; 133 tons o.m., 110 tons n.m.; built at Chester in 1842 and classed A 1 twelve years at Lloyd's. She is in excellent condition, and stows 160 tons of coal at 12 feet draft aft and 11 feet forward. Now discharging in Coburg Dock. For further particulars apply TONGE, CURRY and Co. Brokers.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 14 April 1887]: Ann Mulvey schooner, of Beaumaris, from Irvine for Newport, with pig iron, struck on the Crow Rock, April 6 and foundered shortly afterwards; one man drowned. (Swansea, April 9.)

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 29 April 1887]: Ann Mulvey. The schooner reported on April 7 as seen to sink off the Crow Rock was the Ann Mulvey (previously reported). She lies in ten fathoms of water, and her masts have been taken out by the Trinity steamer. (Milford, April 26)

Wooden smack Sarah Davison, built Chester 1842, 25 tons, ON 27005, owned William Davison, then Charles Davison, Flint, then by 1880 owned Bennett, Connah's Quay. Voyage Conway to Traeth Bychan quarry for stone, wrecked at loading berth by waves 19th October 1881, captain William Jones, all crew saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 03 November 1881]:
Sarah Davison. Report of William Jones, Master of the smack Sarah Davison, of Chester, 24 tons, from Conway, Oct. 18, at noon, for Traeth Bychan near Moelfre. Proceeded, all well, and came to anchor in Moelfra Bay, about 8 pm the same day, and left at 6 am on the 19th, with a light breeze from the W., for Traeth Bychan, our destination. Arrived and anchored off there about 8 pm, to see how the weather would turn out, and about 11 30 am proceeded to our loading berth. At 4 pm, tide being first quarter flood, weather very squally, wind E., a moderate gale (force 7 to 8), with a heavy sea from the east, the vessel being at our loading berth, and, having loaded about 30 tons, and just as we were floating, it came on to blow harder from the E., with a very heavy sea running in. We tried to get her off, and when we had got her about her length off, our winch broke. We then tried the windlass, but that went out of order, and the wind increasing to a strong gale, we had to leave off. In the meantime our boat went to pieces. The vessel then commenced to thump very heavily against the rocks, and immediately sunk, and at the time of my leaving the wreck (Saturday morning, the 22nd) she had become a total wreck, and there was nothing saved from her. The only services rendered were by men belonging to the quarry where we were loading, and who helped us in trying to get her off. Conway, Oct. 22.

Wooden schooner Ferret, built Chester 1842, 90 tons, owned Owens & Co., ON 10652, registered Liverpool, lost 1859, in MNL to 1859. Took shelter in Derbyhaven, Isle of Man, Master Owen Owens, and in attempting to leave had to anchor, wind freshened, crew abandoned her and she struck on the rocks at Murray's Point, near Ronaldsway airport, and was wrecked [IOM heritage]

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 21 February 1846]:
Bangor Police Court. Owen Owens, master of the schooner schooner Ferret, was charged with being drunk and riotous at ten o'clock in the morning. He was bailed out and on making his appearance at twelve o'clock was drunk again and behaved very indecorously before the magistrate. He was ordered to be locked up until he was sober. In the evening he was fined 5s and discharged.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 18 March 1859]: DOUGLAS, MARCH 15. The brig Hebe, for Dublin, with coals, and the schooner Ferret, of Liverpool, for Mull, got on shore yesterday, in working out of Derbyhaven, and went to pieces. [crews saved]

Wooden full-rigged ship Templeman, built Mulvey, Chester 1843, 345 tons, ON 4311. Voyage Nagasaki to Shanghai, stranded near Nagasaki on 23 July 1860, all 12 crew saved, owned F. Prowse. Liverpool registry closed 1860. The vessel seems to have been repaired - voyages are reported to 1863 - and then sold foreign. She was most probably eventually bought at Singapore in 1864 - and renamed "Harriet" - see below.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 29 August 1843];
Ship Launch. Yesterday (Monday,) at high water, the ship Templeman, 400 tons, was launched in the presence of a large concourse of spectators from the yard of Messrs. Mulvey, ship-builders, in Chester. She is the finest specimen of marine architecture which has been launched for some years from this port and has been built to the order of J. Prowse & Co. of Liverpool, for the South American Trade.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 16 October 1843]:
LINE of PACKETS to the WEST COAST of SOUTH AMERICA, For VALPARAISO, every three weeks, ARICA, ISLAY and LIMA, every two months. LIMA, first of every month. For VALPARAISO, The very superior Chester built Ship TEMPLEMAN, R. S. Prowse, Commander; 351 tons; A 1 twelve years; copper fastened and coppered; built expressly for fast sailing and for the West Coast trade; has excellent cabin accommodations, and is a most desirable conveyance for goods and passengers: lying in George's Dock. Apply to COTESWORTH and WYNNE, Brokers.

[from Morning Post - Friday 09 November 1860]:
THE WRECK OF THE SHIP TEMPLEMAN. The following report has been received by the Board of Trade relative to an inquiry held at Nagasaki before Mr. G. S. Morrison, her Majesty's Consul, president and Lieutenant C. B. Templar, RN and W. D. Cloete, Master Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, Nautical Assessors, into the circumstances attending the striking of the ship Templeman, of Liverpool, upon a rock at the entrance to the Port of Nagasaki:
Captain G. Balmanno, Master of the Templeman, I was yesterday (July 23) towed out of the anchorage by Japanese in two boats, having engaged them to tow me clear of the islands. The officer in charge of them told me that was a second stage, and the men demanded more than the double fare. They asked 15 dollars, to which I consented. However, they stopped towing the ship about a mile this side of Papenburg, when she was drifting on shore, so I set the fore-topsail and wore the ship round. My only alternative was to run back into the anchorage or work out, which I determined to do, as a breeze had sprung up. I was working out of the passage according to my chart, with no danger marked near, except the Barracouta Rock, of which I was keeping well clear, when the ship struck. This was about noon. The chart I used was Richards' corrected chart of Siebold's Nagasaki Port, 1855, corrected to 1858. There is only a narrow channel out of which to beat, and I was obliged to stand close to the shore. I had been heaving the lead from time to time. I had just hove three or four minutes before striking, and no bottom at 15 fathoms. The chief officer was looking out ahead. The second officer was at the lee gangway, looking out for the Barracouta Rock. When the ship struck I threw all aback, and thinking there must be room ahead, I filled again, but she did not move. I got a boat out and an anchor, which took about an hour. By that time the tide had fallen considerably, and it was useless. The second mate had pointed out a white patch, on the water, about the beam. I was just putting down the helm to go about. The wind was light. She touched the rock when her head was up in the wind. I took bearings, marked on my chart, of where the ship lay on the rock. The ship was on the port tack, wind light and variable from W. to S.W. The ship lay N.W. on the rock.
James Bird, chief officer of the Azoff (st.), said: I know the place where the Templeman struck. I have seen four times while sailing in and out of the port, a rock, which we supposed to be the Barracouta Rock, the middle of a 6-gun battery bearing N.E. by N. I was on board the Templeman when she was on the rock, and took her bearings as follows: Bluff, south end of Papenburg, E. by S.; Tree Rock, N. E., taken by the Templeman's compass. The charts were examined by the court, and it was apparent that the ship was clear of Barracouta Rock, as laid down.
It is the opinion of the court that the ship Templeman struck upon a rock not marked or erroneously placed in the chart; that there is no reason to attribute negligence in the navigation of the ship; but there seems little doubt that the calamity was entailed upon the ship by the misconduct of the tow boats supplied by the Japanese officials. G. S. Morrison, Consul; C. B. TEMPLAR, Lieut. R.N., and Agent for Transports; W. DUNDAS Cloete, Master. P. and O. S. S. Cadiz.
Evidence that Templeman was repaired, though Liverpool registry ceased. [from Liverpool Albion - Monday 17 June 1861]:
Friday 14 June: Templeman from Nagasaki at Shanghai.[and similar voyages to 1862]

Wooden barque Harriet (possibly ex-Templeman), built Chester, 1843 [from MNL 1875-80], 342 tons, first registered Singapore 1864, ON 40837. From 1875, MNL states "foreign name Wm Prestace". Last MNL listing 1880, owned Singapore.
  Vessels of this size, eg Templeman, ship of 345 tons, built by Mulvey 1843, were built at Chester at this date. Templeman was stranded at Nagasaki in 1860, and her Liverpool registry cancelled. There is evidence indicating that she was salvaged, and repaired. Plausibly she was foreign-owned after repair, named Wm Prestace, and then later sold to Singapore in 1864 - where she was registered as Harriet. This would be a very rare case of a vessel having two different Official Numbers.

Wooden schooner Dispatch, built Mostyn, 1843, 27nrt, ON 13580, registered Chester, owned Adam Eyton of Llanerchymor. Listed among vessels part owned by Robert Eyton in 1849, and advertised for sale by Eyton 1856. In MNL until 1872, where described as built Mostyn 1843.
Another schooner Dispatch of Chester [ON 16449, 60 tons, built Carlisle] was also listed - and was lost at Port Logan on 27 September 1874.
Here described as a flat. [from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 15 June 1858]:
TO BE SOLD, BY PRIVATE TREATY, The undermentioned COASTING VESSELS, which are in excellent condition and well found in stores, and are ready for sale at the shortest notice; - Register Tonnage. Stowage.
Lot 1. Schooner FLINT CASTLE. 80 130 tons.
2. Flat CONWAY 43 70
3. Ditto DESPATCH 27 45
4. Ditto MARIA 47 70
Apply to Mr. Adam Eyton, Llanerchymor Lead Works, Holywell, Flintshire.
Possible damage to schooner Dispatch [from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 10 March 1871]:
Schooner Despatch[sic] ashore at Voel Nant has been got off.

Wooden flat Brewers Hall, built Mulvey, Chester, 1843, 20 tons, ON 25886, part owned Mulvey in 1849, later owned Jones, Conway. For sale at Conway in 1886 "as she lies". Last MNL listing 1887. Brewers Hall was the name of an estate near Chester.

[from The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 28th June 1884]:
ON SALE. The BREWERS' HALL, a Small Vessel of small draught, carrying 32 tons; of the following dimensions: - 40 feet long, 9.2 feet breadth, 4.5 feet depth in hold, has only very lately been repaired. - For further particulars apply to Thomas Jones, Wheat Sheaf, Glan Conway, near Conway.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 05 June 1886]:
CONWAY. SALE. The Flat "BREWER'S HALL," about 32 Tons, draws 5 feet, with Spars, Sails, Standing Rigging, Anchor, &c., as she now lies at Glan Conway, close to the Station.

Wooden sloop/dandy/ketch Fire Brick, built Mulvey, Chester, 1843, 43 tons, ON 10580, partly owned Mulvey in 1848. Later owned and registered in Caernarfonshire. Voyage Porthdinllaen to Swansea (in ballast), wrecked on North Bishop Rock in fog, 18th May 1879, Captain Richard Willimas and 2 crew reached the rock and were later rescued by a passing steamer.

[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 24 May 1879]:
BRISTOL. May 22. Firebrick. The steamer Severn, which arrived here this morning, brought three shipwrecked seamen whom she took off a rock called North Bishops, near the Pembrokeshire coast, where they had been for three days and two nights, with no other sustenance than three gull's eggs which they found among the rocks. The rescued men were the entire crew of the sloop Firebrick, of Caernarvon, which was wrecked upon the rocks at 5 o'clock on Monday morning in a dense fog. The men when rescued were in very exhausted condition from want of food. On landing they were sent on the Shipwrecked Mariners Society.
BRISTOL, May 22. [Another account]: Fire Brick, dandy, Williams, of Carnarvon, from Portinllaen (Carnarvon), for Swansea (light), struck the North Bishop Rock, May 18, and 15 minutes afterwards foundered in deep water; crew landed here.

[from Weekly Mail, 24th May 1879]:
GALLANT RESCUE OF A SHIP-WRECKED CREW OFF MILFORD. At about five o'clock on Monday morning the Fire Brick, sloop, bound for Carnarvon, struck on the rock South-west of Milford, turned over, and foundered immediately. The crew, consisting of Mr. Richard Williams (owner and captain), Wm. Williams (his son), and Griffith Owen, got on the rock and remained there until two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, when they were taken off at considerable risk by Captain Mills and the crew of the steamer Severn. They had suffered considerably, their only sustenance during the time they were on the wreck being three gull's eggs. They were brought on to Bristol, and on Thursday morning entered the Sailors' Home, where they received every attention.

Wooden schooner Prince of Wales, built Chester 1843, 46 tons, ON 27016, registered Chester 1845, owned H. L. Rigby, Hawarden. Last MNL listing 1885.

Wooden full-rigged ship Earl of Chester built Mulvey 1844, 493 tons, ON 9136.
She was wrecked at Rhosneigr in 1867, with all 18 aboard lost.
  [from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 16 November 1844]:
On Tuesday last, a large vessel, called the Earl of Chester, belonging to Captain Prowse, of Liverpool, and built by Messrs. T. and W. Mulvey, of Chester, was launched into the Dee; one of the workmen employed was seriously hurt through the falling of a piece of timber.

Wooden schooner Gwenddolen, built Chester 1845, 84 tons, 65.7 x 15.5 x 9.3 ft, registered Chester. Later for sale 1847/8 and registered Fleetwood. Voyage Barrow to Newport with iron ore, leaky and sank off Bishops, 14th January 1850, crew saved. [position quoted as South Bishop light bearing SW x S, 15 miles].

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 June 1847]:
For SALE, The A 1 Schooner GWENDDOLEN, 84 tons register, built Chester in 1845, Length 65 feet 7-10ths, breadth 15 feet 5-10ths. depth 9 feet 3-10ths; is fully found and quite ready for immediate use. For inventories and further particulars apply HENRY CURRY and Co. Brokers. 11. Rumford-place. [sale advert also to June 1848]

[from Swansea and Glamorgan Herald - Wednesday 23 January 1850]:
SHIPWRECK. The schooner "Gwenddolen," of Fleetwood, Capt Shepard [sic, Robert Webster in Lloyds List], bound from Barrow to Newport, laden with iron ore, sprung a leak on the morning of Monday the 14th; making a considerable quantity of water, the crew were continually kept at the pumps until entirely exhausted; and not being able to keep the water under, it was determined to run her ashore; she was consequently steered towards Ramsey Island, but which place she was unable to reach, as nearly abreast of the Bishop's Rocks she sank. The captain and crew took to the boat, and landed safely on Ramsey Island. As the vessel sank in deep water, no portion of her cargo will be saved.

Wooden schooner Jane, built Chester 1845, 64 tons, ON 1828, registered Lancaster 1854, 57 tons. 1880 owned John Fisher, Ballymena, in MNL to 1882.

Wooden flat Fume, built Walker & Parker, Chester, 1846, 47 tons, owned by Joseph Walker & Parker [engaged in the manufacture of lead], Chester, ON 9803, latterly 47 tons, in MNL until 1916, [as Fame up until 1871] when owned Aberdovey & Barmouth Steamship co., Liverpool. Chester registry closed 1916.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 11 September 1846]:
Launched on Thursday last from the building yard of Messrs. Walker, Parker, and Co., a new Flat called the "Fume." She is intended for the coasting trade, and registers 47 tons, nm.

Wooden flat Jane, built Chester 1846, 15 tons, ON 21035, registered Chester, owned Isaac Key, Birkenhead. Broken up March 1874.

Wooden schooner The Sailors' Home, built Mulvey, Chester, 1846, 150 tons burthen, 86 tons in Lloyds. Owned Hunt & Co., Liverpool. Sank 6 February 1850 in the Mersey bringing granite from Creetown, crew saved by Magazines lifeboat. She is still listed in Lloyd's register until 1855. Not in MNL.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 14 September 1846]:
A beautiful round-sterned schooner, of about 150 tons burthen, was launched from Mr. Mulvey's yard, Chester, on Saturday week, a young lady connected with the owners, from Liverpool, bestowing upon her, as she glided into her destined element, the appropriate name of the Sailors' Home.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 09 February 1850]:
At eight clock on Wednesday, a fore and aft rigged schooner, named the Sailor's Home, and laden with stone, on account of the corporation, hove round the Rock Perch, having on her mast a flag of distress. The Magazine lifeboat put out to her assistance, seeing her sinking, and succeeded in rescuing those on board. She was from Creetown, and was laden with granite for the dock works.

Wooden flat Hematite, built Chester 1846, 25 tons, ON 6961, registered Liverpool 1855; Preston, 1860; Dumfries, 1867. Register closed 1896.

[from Northern Whig - Thursday 13 January 1887]:
The Hematite has stranded at Isle of Whithorn and must discharge.

Wooden schooner Punch built (probably by Mulvey), Chester, 1847, 75 tons, captain Milburn, owned Beckwith, Douglas, registered Douglas, 58nrt, 62.7 x 14.9 x 7.6 ft. Transferred to Preston 1855. ON 19801. Lloyds register lists to 1857 only - owned Beckwith. Later transferred to Belfast, owned Larne. In MNL until 1883. Belfast crew lists to 1873 only.
Note: a larger schooner, Punch, ON 13179, was wrecked off Caister in 1875.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 February 1847]:
ON SALE. A round-sterned SCHOONER, the following dimensions, Length 63 feet, breadth 16 feet 5.5 inches, depth 7 feet 7 inches; carries from 95 to 100 tons; could be launched and ready for sea in a month. Apply to THOMAS MULVEY, Chester.

[from Preston Chronicle - Saturday 06 August 1859]:
On sale, the schooner Punch, apply to George Richardson of Freckleton.

[from Preston Herald - Saturday 24 January 1863]:
Shortly before nine clock on Tuesday morning several vessels at the New Quay [at Preston], in consequence of the force of the wind, broke from their moorings, amongst others being the schooner Punch, about 50 tons burthen, owned Mr. George Richardson, of Freckleton, and containing a large quantity of oats and oatmeal, consigned to Mr. Richard Carr, corn merchant, Back-lane. She arrived in this port on Sunday morning from Newry, and arrangements had been made for at once discharging her cargo, but unfortunately no portion of it had been removed when she broke adrift. Being driven about by the wind, the vessels dashed against each other, and the Punch, on coming in contact with one of them, had a hole made into her bow by the anchor, which had been left hung over her joist. At this time there were three hands on board, and all haste was made to get the small boat into the river, so that they might thus saved, it being apparent that the schooner would soon become a total wreck. Just as they succeeded getting out the boat and jumping in, the schooner capsized and became a total wreck. The oats, which constituted a part of the cargo, not being in sacks, washed out and gave the water the appearance of a barn floor. Of course; but poor efforts could be made to prevent the whole of the cargo from being destroyed, but up to the time we visited the spot, 8 or 9 loads of the oatmeal had been recovered.

[from Belfast Morning News - Monday 18 November 1867]:
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, The CHESTER-BUILT SCHOONER "PUNCH," of the following dimensions, as per register: Length, 63.3 ft; Breadth, 16.5 ft; Depth, 7.6 ft; 52 29-100ths Tons Register. Carries about 100 Tons on 7 feet 9 inches of water; sails fast, and is now in the most perfect order, and it carry Iron Ore, Pig Iron, or other deadweight Cargoes. For particulars apply to PHILLIPS & MOORE, Brokers, 101, Victoria Street, Belfast, Nov. 13, 1867.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 23 September 1873]:
AYR, 20th Sept. Owing to the recent heavy rains in this locality, a heavy fresh came down the river suddenly this morning, and did considerable damage to the shipping in the harbour. The following vessels received injury: ... PUNCH (schooner), of Belfast, lost rudder, and had mainrigging cut up. All the vessel's bulwarks were more or less smashed.

Wooden smack (also described as a flat) Sarah Jane, built Chester 1847, 52 tons, ON 16904, registered Chester. Part owned Mulvey in 1848, so most probably built by him. From 1895 owned Robert Evans, Caernarfon. In MNL until 1898 when register closed. Seems to have been abandoned in Caernarfon Harbour.

[from Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent, 5th May 1899]:
CARNARVON HARBOUR TRUST. COEDHELEN SHORE. The Surveyor reported as follows. In compliance with your orders at the last meeting, I beg to report that I have made an inspection of the Coedhelen shore in the inner harbour, and found that the following old hulks and tackle were lying, thereon: "Aurora," Henry Hughes, owner; "Napoleon," Griffith Thomas, owner; "Sarah Jane," Robert Evans, owner; steam launch, Evan Williams, owner. There was also a quantity of spars and other material belonging to Pritchard Brothers and Robert Evans and others. The three vessels may all be classed as hulks, although the "Aurora," lying alongside the gridiron tenanted by Mr H. Hughes from the Trust, is stated to be there for repairs, and I understand that this work is to be taken in hand at once. I fear that unless immediate steps are taken there will later on be a difficulty in floating some of the vessels, and the expense of breaking up on the other side of the harbour would hardly pay the cost. If it is the opinion of the Trust that this part of the harbour should be cleared, I submit that a month's notice be given to the owners to that effect, and failing compliance therewith that orders be given to the harbour master to remove all hulks, launches, boats, or any other old tackle and material which might tend to disfigure the appearance of the shore.

Wooden smack (later schooner, also described as a flat) Fanny Truss, built Mulvey, Chester, 1848, 49 tons, ON 3148, registered Chester, part owned Mulvey in 1848, owned Jones, Saltney, and later Hughes, Connah's Quay. In MNL until 1883. Destroyed by fire in Holyhead New Harbour, 10th November 1883. Location near Platters buoy.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald, Saturday 05 February 1848]:
Chester. On the 3rd instant was launched from the building yard of Mr Thomas Mulvey at this city a handsome smack of about 90 tons burthen named the Fanny Truss. She is intended is for the foreign and coasting trade.

[from Evening News (London) - Monday 12 November 1883]:
DESTRUCTION OF A SHIP BY FIRE. During the height of the gale which blew with great severity at Holyhead on Saturday, the inhabitants of the town were alarmed by the intelligence that a vessel was on fire in the New Harbour, which was crowded with shipping, and a great number of people rushed excitedly to the beach bordering on the harbour. The lifeboat was launched and put off to the burning vessel, which proved to be the schooner Fanny Truss, of Chester. The crew made every endeavour to extinguish the flames, but finding all attempts useless, and that in a short time they would be unable to secure the boat, they reluctantly lowered it, being almost suffocated in the act, and proceeded on board the schooner City of Chester, which was lying near. A steam launch was despatched from H. M. S. Defence. and offering to give assistance, was requested by the master of the doomed vessel to fire a shot into her and sink her, but the officer in charge declined, and returned to the Defence without complying with the request. The vessel was not insured, and the crew were unable to save any of their personal property.

Wooden schooner Margaret, built Powell, Queens Ferry, Flint, 1848, 69 tons, 72 ft long, ON 19022, in MNL until 1890. Sank in the storm on 7 November 1890 in Mostyn Roads, crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 11 February 1848]: Launch of the Margaret of Chester Schooner. On Tuesday last, there was launched from the building yard of Mr John Powell, Queen's Ferry, a beautiful Schooner, in the construction of which, the builder has had an opportunity of shewing his fineness of form and fidelity of workmanship. She is justly considered by competent judges a perfect model of symmetry, and of peculiar strength. She is 72 feet in length over all, with corresponding beam and keel: 9 feet 5 inches in depth of hold, and her burthen 89 tons new measurement. The vessel glided cleverly and majestically into her intended element, and there was none the hurry and confusion generally observable on such occasions. The name of the vessel was given with great spirit by the intended captain, and the large assembly of respectable spectators left the ground highly delighted with the sight.

Wooden schooner (wherry) Industry, built Flint 1848, 17 tons, ON 12398, registered Chester, then Lancaster owned Ulverston. In MNL until 1885. Last voyages found in newspapers are Maryport - Wigtown - Dumfries in November 1883, registered Lancaster, master James Twentyman. Note that the list of vessels partly owned by Robert Eyton in 1849 contains a smack Industry, so presumably the same vessel.

[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 09 February 1848]:
FLINT. A new schooner has been launched from the building yard of Messrs Evans, at Flint, of 25 tons burthen, called the Industry of Chester.

Wooden schooner Sir Edward, built Chester 1848, 98 tons, ON 24042, Lloyd's register for 1866 gives 69.0 x 17.0 x 10.0, with note WRECKED. MNL lists to 1872, when owned Hancock, Flint. Ashore Point of Ayr, 10 August 1866, and towed to Saltney on 13th August. Name comes from local landowner, Sir Edward Mostyn, most probably.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 26 March 1864]:
The Schooner "SIR EDWARD" of Chester. Messrs CHURTON AND ELPHICK respectfully announce that they have been favoured with instructions from Messrs. Walker, Parker and Co., (the owners) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the WHARF near the Canal Basin, River Dee, Chester, this this day, Saturday, the 26th day of March 1864, commencing most punctually at 12 for 1 o'clock p.m. The Schooner "Sir Edward," of Chester, 98 tons register, length 69 feet, breadth 17 feet, depth in hold at midships 10 feet; she is classed A 1 at Lloyd's for four years from 1859, together with the whole of her outfit and appurtenances as per inventory, which will be produced at the time or sale. She may be viewed at the wharf as above, is well worthy of the attention of buyers, and is admirably suited for the Coasting and Foreign trade. Further particulars may be obtained applying to Messrs. Churton and Elphick, Auctioneers, Chester.

Possible cause of loss of vessel[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 15 August 1866]:
On the 10th the schooner Sir Edward got on shore at the Point of Ayr, the mouth of the Chester river. On the 11th the ship was bore off, after throwing part of her cargo overboard, and came to anchor in the deep at 1 a m., the 12th. The vessel in a dangerous state moved to the Wild Roads, the pilots knowing at the time the vessel required assistance, no pilot appeared. The following day, the 13th, the said vessel was towed to Saltney by the tug Cymro, and had to be guided by the pilot on board of another ship that was in tow of the some tug. I hope the River Dee Committee will look into this gross piece of neglect on the part of the pilots, as, I believe, there are about thirty branch pilots, and many vessels of late have had to run the risk of coming up the Dee without them, when they have not been attending to their business.

Wooden schooner Sophia, built Eyton, Mostyn, 1848, 63 tons, ON 8772, initially registered Chester, part owned Eyton, for sale by Eyton 1856, then owned by Roberts of Porthmadoc, registered Carnarvon. Voyage Thurso to Greenock with flagstones, became leaky and foundered on 24 August 1884. Captain Jones and crew of two were taken aboard a fishing vessel and brought safely to Peterhead.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald, Saturday 08 April 1848]:
On the 3rd instant was launched from the building yard of Messrs Eyton and Co at Mostyn a new schooner called the Sophia of Chester, register about 79 tons. She is intended for the coast and foreign trade.

[from Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District - Wednesday 10 September 1884]:
SHIPWRECKED CREW LANDED AT PETERHEAD. On Wednesday afternoon a Gourdon fishing boat landed at Peterhead the crew - three in number - of the schooner Sophia of Carnarvon, which, according to the narrative of the men, foundered on 24th August last between Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The Sophia, which was laden with Caithness flagstones for Greenock, left Thurso on 24th July, but having met with adverse winds, lay in Longhope for a fortnight. After leaving Longhope they were blown out of their course, and the vessel, which was forty years old, sprang a leak and became waterlogged. For five days they showed signals of distress and pumped night and day to keep the ship afloat, and, the provisions running short, for several days their food was restricted to a biscuit a day each. Ultimately, on 24th August, they sighted a French fishing lugger between the Faroes and Iceland, were taken on board, and kindly treated. All three of them were greatly exhausted, and the skipper - an old man named Thomas Jones, belonging to Carnarvon - had lost his reason under the strain to which he had been subjected. The other two - Kenneth Campbell, Stornoway, mate, and Michael Price, Liverpool - were less seriously affected. They remained on board the French vessel till Wednesday, when they were taken off by the Gourdon boat about twenty miles off Kinnaird's Head. On landing at Peterhead they were taken charge of by Mr A. Robertson, agent for the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Society, and sent to their homes. The Sophia, which was a schooner of 68 tons register, was insured.
[Welsh mariner's web-site] In 1881 census Thomas Jones, age 44, born Llanfrothan, was master of Sophia, at Milford Haven.

Wooden flat Rose, built Chester 1848, ON 12396, 28 tons, registered Chester, latterly owned G. Whittle, Chester. In MNL to 1881.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 05 October 1857]:
A silver medal from the Board of Trade was presented to a fisherman named William Heckles of Hoylake. On the 13th of April last, the flat Rose, from Chester to Liverpool, struck on a sandbank during a storm, and the crew were forced to take to the rigging. Seeing that there was no other way of saving their lives, Heckles gallantly dashed through the surf into deep water, swimming to the flat with a rope, which he tied round the men, who were hauled ashore by two other fishermen, William Sherlock and William Cooper. Heckles himself swam back to the shore. In addition to the medal, £10 was given to Heckles, and £1 each to the other fishermen. [Eccles in another report]

Wooden schooner Lady Fielding, built Jones & Hughes, Flint 1849, 61 tons, ON 16470, registered Chester, owned Hughes, Amlwch. Register closed 1910. Last newspaper voyage report was arriving Cardiff 22 Aug. 1909 from Solva, master Thomas.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 09 June 1849]:
Launch at Flint. On Thursday, the 24th of May, a beautiful schooner, the property of Messrs Jones and Hughes, ship builders, Flint, was launched from their yard. The ceremony of baptising was performed by Miss A Lloyd, the amiable daughter of John Lloyd Esq Pantgwyn near Holywell, who struck her with a bottle of good old port and named her Lady Fielding. Upon the blocks being removed, she glided to her future favourite element, amidst the acclamations of hundreds of the friends of the builders and owners of this most splendid work of naval architecture, she being considered one of the best built vessels that ever left the Chester river. At 3 o'clock a most sumptuous and elegant dinner comprising all the delicacies of the season, was prepared, under the superior management of the worthy hostess, Mrs Edwards of the Oak Hotel, for about 30 of the friends of the builders. The chair was taken by Mr Michael Parry of Flint and by Mr J Williams, porter agent, Rhyl, supported by Adam Eyton Esq and others. While the male sex were regaling themselves, the fair sex were not forgotten by the liberality of the Messrs Jones and Hughes of Flint. About 25 ladies sat down to partake of that delightful beverage "infusion of the Chinese plant" prepared for them by Mrs P Sanders of Flint. We understand that it is intended to replace her with another large schooner and we wish the enterprising firm success.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 July 1849]:
For SALE, The new Schooner LADY FIELDING, Lying in Queen's Dock; built at Flint, and launched in May last; 61 tons register and carries 110 tons; classed for eight years, sails well, and a very suitable vessel for the coasting trade. For further particulars apply James HUNT, 4, Hanover-street.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 18 September 1908]:
LADY FIELDING. Bangor, Sept. 17, 4 8 p.m. Schooner Lady Fielding, of Chester. from Amlwch for Beaumaris, for sand, parted cable off Dutchman Bank, Menai Straits. Captain considered position dangerous, signalled distress. Penmon lifeboat landed crew of two and four workmen at Beaumaris, 7 30 last night. Vessel still riding by one anchor SE of Puffin Island, apparently undamaged.

Wooden schooner Thomas Green, built Flint 1848, 21tons, ON 1939, registered Liverpool 1839, registered Dumfries 1857, owned Kirkcudbright, 18 tons. Latest MNL listing 1885. Driven ashore at Hestan on 26 September 1885, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 29 October 1849]:
Sale. 56-64ths of the Schooner Flat THOMAS GREeN, of Liverpool; 21 tons register; will carry 38 te 40 tons; built at Flint, in 1848, of the best materials; at present trading between this pert and the river Dee. ...

[from Northern Daily Times - Tuesday 01 May 1855]:
SALE. The Schooner, THOMAS GREEN, 21 66-100ths tons; length 45 feet 4-10ths, breadth 11 feet 0-10ths, depth 4 feet 8-10ths.

[from Galloway News and Kirkcudbrightshire Advertiser - Friday 02 October 1885]:
DALBEATTIE. On Saturday evening last, the schooner Thomas Green left Silloth with a cargo of coals for Dalbeattie, and arrived off the water of Urr, but was unable to beat into the mouth of the river, and came to an anchor at the anchorage ground on the east side of Heston. The anchor failed to bring her up, and the wind and tide sent her on to the south-east point of Heston, where she sat high and dry until an hour's flood of the following tide, when she suddenly fell on her broadside and quickly filled, exposing her hatches to the sea. The vessel afterwards became a total wreck. The following day the spars and sails were stripped and taken away, and nothing of her now remains, part of her broken timbers having been washed as far as Kippford. When she heeled over, the captain, John Moffat, was thrown overboard, but fortunately received no further damage than a wetting. The vessel was owned by Messrs George Wilson & Son, and neither vessel or cargo were insured.

Wooden sloop Eva, built Eyton, Mostyn, 1849, 34 tons, registered Chester, ON 21939, owned Eyton. Voyages Dee to Isle of Man with coal: presumed wrecked on Chicken Rock, February 1856, while making for Peel. In MNL until 1863, but no newspaper reports after 1856.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 30 June 1849]:
Launched from the building yard of Messrs Eyton & Co of Mostyn, a new vessel, to carry about 60 tons, named the Eva of Chester. She is intended for the coasting trade and is the property of J P Eyton Esq of Llanerchymor.

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 02 October 1855]:
THE sloop, Eva, of Chester, the property of Mr. Eyton, Llanerchymedd Lead Works, Holywell, J. P. Jones, Flint, master, sailed from Liverpool on the 19th ult., for Douglas, Isle of Man, and arrived there in twelve hours, having on board 15 tons ballast, discharged it, loaded 50 tons lead ore, and arrived at Greenfield, in the river Dee, after having accomplished the round trip from Liverpool to Douglas, returning to the Dee, in 48 hours. This is said to be the quickest passage on record accomplished by a coaling vessel.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Monday 11 February 1856]:
A small boat, said to resemble one belonging to the sloop Eva, of Chester, which left for Peel a short time back, has been washed on shore, but it is feared the vessel was wrecked on the Chicken Rocks.

Wooden wherry John & Jane, built Flint 1849, 41 tons, ON 1145, registered Chester 1854, then Caernarfon 1867 as 37 tons, owned Ellis, Portdinorwic. Register closed 1894. Last newspaper report was lying at Widnes in September 1894: "John & Jane 36 Ellis".

Wooden flat Lloyd, part owned Eyton in 1849, described as 42.9 tons, involved in collision in Mersey, May 1855. First registered Chester 24/1836, 43 tons, so date of build circa 1836. Not in MNL as Lloyd.
  (Note Lloyds of Liverpool, ON 21607, 21 tons, is listed in MNL with registry in 1852, and comment in Appropriation list: wrecked December 1855. Possibly this is sloop Lloyds of Wick (ex Kirkwall) master Mackay, lost 23 December 1855, in Ackergill Bay, on a voyage Culloden to Wick with bricks and tiles, 3 crew saved).

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 21 May 1855]:
The flat Lloyd, from Llandudno, in beating up the river, got across the bows of the Robert Carnely, for Malta.

Wooden schooner My Lady, built Chester 1850, 60 tons, registered Chester, ON 21967. Owned Reney, Connah's Quay, and later Byrne, Arklow, 48 tons. In MNL to 1910. Sunk by collision off Garston 11 May 1910. More details.

[from Irish News and Belfast Morning News - Saturday 14 May 1910]:
SCHOONER SUNK: In Collision With Belfast Steamer. The ss. Balniel II, from Belfast for Garston, has been in oolliaion in the Mersey with the schooner My Lady, of Chester, which was coming down the river in tow. The My Lady was struck on the starboard side, and sank, the crew of four being rescued by the Balniel II, which sustained no damage. The collision took place near Garstou. The Balniel II. ia engaged in the coal carrying trade to Belfest, and is owned by the Wigan Coal and Iron Company.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 13 May 1910]:
PUBLIC NOTICES. MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD. NOTICE TO MARINERS. WRECK of the Schooner "MY LADY." NOTICE is hereby given that the Schooner "MY LADY lies SUNK about 665 yards about W. by N. 1/2 N. (magnetic) of the North Pierhead of the GARSTON NORTH DOCK ENTRANCE. Vessels should give the Wreck a wide berth. By Order, MILES KIRK BURTON. General Manager and Secretary. Dock Office. Liverpool. May 11th, 1910.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 18 May 1910]:
Last Wednesday afternoon, the schooner My Lady sank in the Garston Channel after collision with the steamer Balniel II. The Dock Board salvage steamer Salvor with Lieut. Mare, the marine surveyor and water baliff, proceeded to the spot, when divers examined the schooner. It was considered that she was not worth the expense of salving, consequently it was decided to blow her up. This was done on Friday last, and the channel cleared.

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Sailing vessels known to have been built by Wilson at Chester, (for those built by other (or unknown) builders at Chester see here)
Belem Castle, Ellen Clare, Joshua, Loretto, Mauney, Trader, St George, Factor.

Wooden brig Belem Castle, built Wilson, Chester, 1824, 153 tons, owned Jones & Vianna, Liverpool. Inbound from Lisbon wrecked on Hoyle Bank 20 March 1832. Details of Hoyle Bank wreck.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 27 August 1824]:
LAUNCH. On Wednesday last about 20 minutes past eleven o'clock, a fine Brig called the Belem Castle was launched from the ship yard of Mr Wilson of this city. The vessel is about 160 tons burthen and is intended for the Mediterranean trade.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 08 August 1831]:
LINE of PACKETS for LISBON. To sail on the 16th August. The BELEM CASTLE, John W Dennis, master, 100 tons, A 1, and coppered, for freight or passage apply to the owners, Vianna & Jones.

Wooden brig Ellen Clare, built Wilson, Chester, 1825, 174 tons, 80 x 22.2 x 14.6 ft, for Worral of Liverpool. Initially trading to Leghorn, later to Americas. Lost 31st March 1846 on Alacranes Reefs [Scorpion Reef, north of Yucatan, near 22°58N, 89°41W] while on a voyage fro Vera Cruz to Liverpool. One passenger drowned.

[from Chester Chronicle Friday 01 April 1825 ]:
Launch To-morrow morning, about a quarter before 11 o'clock, a fine brig, burthen about 200 tons, to be called the Helen Clare [sic: Ellen Clare], will be launched from Mr. Wilson's ship-yard, in this City. This vessel is built for Mr Worrall of Liverpool and will be towed from hence to that port by the St. David steam packet.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 November 1845]: For VERA CRUZ, The fine Chester-built Brig ELLEN CLARE, Captain Reid, A 1 at Lloyds, 175 tons, newly coppered, a remarkably fast sailer, and in every respect a most desirable conveyance. For terms &c, apply on board, west side George's Dock, or to W. and J. TYRER.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 16 May 1846]:
The Ellen Clare, Reid, from Liverpool to Vera Cruz, was lost 31st March, on the Alacranes. Crew and small part of the cargo saved. A passenger (Mr. Lamont) drowned.

Wooden brig Joshua, built Wilson, Chester, 1825, 177 tons, for owner Prowse of Liverpool. Trading to Mediterranean and Americas. On 22 October 1830, wrecked 18 miles from Vera Cruz [Mexico] while inbound from Liverpool.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 19 July 1825]:
On Saturday morning, a fine vessel was launched from Messrs. Wilsons Yard, near this city, which was christened the Joshua, and is 178 tons burthen per register.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 28 June 1830]: In lieu of the Zoe, For VERA CRUZ, The very fine Chester-built Brig JOSHUA, J. Prowse, master, A 1, coppered, burthen 177 tons, well known for fast sailing, and invariably delivering her cargo in good order, has room disengaged for about 50 tons, and will have immediate depatch. Apply to JAMES AIKIN.

[from Star (London) - Monday 27 December 1830]:
The Joshua, Prowse, from Liverpool to Vera Cruz, was wrecked on the 22nd October, about six leagues from her destination. Part of the cargo expected to be saved.

[from Saint James's Chronicle - Tuesday 08 February 1831]:
THAMES POLlCE. Joseph Jackson, chief mate of the schooner "John Pirie," now lying in the London Docks, Charles Kiel, James Wallis, and John Williams, seamen, and William Hughes, a boy, employed in the same vessel, were charged with stealing, from the brig Joshua, of Liverpool, which was lost at Vera Cruz, a great quantity of property. On Sunday evening, as the John Pirie was about to enter the London Docks, Judge, a Thames police officer, observed the crew busily engaged in putting several bags of goods into a waterman's boat, consisting of sheeting, and other articles of clothing, which some of the prisoners said they had stolen from the Joshua. On searching the John Pirie, the officer found some more goods of the same description in the prisoners' berths. It appeared, that when the Joshua was wrecked, near Vera Cruz, the John Pirie and an American vessel went to her assistance. The crew of the latter plundered her, for which they were afterwards punished, and the prisoners, unknown to their captain, obtained possession of the goods above mentioned. The magistrates fined the Mate £3, and the other prisoners 30s. each. The property was ordered to be restored to the underwriters.

Wooden full-rigged sailing vessel Loretto, built Wilson, Chester, 1826, 380 tons. Owned John Woodall, H Dutchman & Co., for the Jamaica trade. Listed in Lloyd's Register 1827 as Loretto, 370 tons, owned Dutchman.
Aground and abandoned 31st July 1827 near Carimata on voyage Singapore to London, all crew saved. Position to NW of Karimata Island - approx 1° 35 N; 108° 44.3E.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 24 February 1826]:
A fine vessel, the Laretto [sic], of 380 tons register, was yesterday launched from the building-yard of Mr. Wilson, in this city. She went off the stocks in prime style, amidst the shouts of the workmen and assembled multitude. She is the property of John Woodall, Esq; - Barker, of Scarbro'; and Mr. Hewson Dutchman, purser, Royal Navy, Liverpool, and is intended for the Jamaica trade.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 03 March 1826]:
The Loretto, a new ship of 350 tons burthen (built for Mr. H. Dutchman) arrived on Sunday last, from Chester, having being towed round by a steam-boat.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 13 March 1826]:
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, Direct. And will deliver Goods at OLD HARBOUR and SALT RIVER. The fine A 1 Chester-built Ship LORETTO, W. THOMSON, Commander: burthen 379 tons, on her first voyage, and will be found in every respect a very superior conveyance; expected to sail very fast, and has excellent accommodations for passengers; lying in George's Dock. Apply to DOVER & DALE, or F. ASHLEY, Brokers.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Sunday 27 January 1828]:
Singapore Aug 30. The Loretto, Thomson, sailed from this port 22nd July for London, and on the 31st, grounded on a shoal near Carimata, in lat 1 35 S, and all endeavours to get her off proved fruitless. On the 13th, she had 13 feet water in her hold when the master and crew took to their boats, and arrived here 20th last. She was immediately afterwards taken possession of by six piratical vessels.

Wooden brig Mauney, built Wilson, Chester, 1826, 186 tons, ON 2608, owned Vianna Liverpool, then Muckford, Liverpool. Later registered Plymouth, then Arundel. On voyage Southampton to Sunderland, 8th April 1869, aground near Dover and wrecked, crew saved. Last MNL entry 1870.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 14 July 1826]:
Ship Launch. A fine brig of 160 tons burden, was launched from Mr. Wilson's yard, in this city, yesterday week. She is called the Mauney, and is destined for the Mediterranean trade, under the command of Captain Kettle.

[from Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 08 February 1827]:
Line of packtes for Genoa and Leghorn. ... the Ellen Jenkinson, Mary Ann, George the Fourth, Bispham, Amelia, Joe, New Schooners Fanny Connell, and Ann Paley, nearly ready for Launching; Mauney, Washington, Manchester, and Levant Star; together with occasional Voyages of the Lisbon Packets Lancashire Witch, Hardware, Bootle, Belem Castle, and Tagus, ..... To sail on the 16th of February, the fine Brig MAUNEY, Thomas Kettle, Master A 1, Registers 186 Tons, built under particular Inspection, and sails remarkably fast; the Accommodation for Passengers will befound very superior. For further Particulars, apply to the Owners, Vianna and Jones, or JOHN BIBBY and Co.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 01 January 1848]:
To be Sold immediately, by order of the Executors, as she now lies. The Brig MAUNEY, of Plymouth, 186 tons O.M., built Chester, and now under restoration for first class, in Bull-Head Dock, Rotherhithe; carries a large cargo, and sails well. She will be sold in her present state, she now lies, with her mast, sails, rigging, and stores, and the dock bill paid up to date. For further particulars apply to JOHN CHAPMAN and Co., 2, Leadenhall-street.

[from Dover Express, Friday 09 April 1869]:
Thursday morning: About three o'clock the same morning, the brig Mauney of Littlehampton, Captain Topper, from Southampton, bound to Sunderland, in ballast, also went ashore near Shakespeare Cliff. The vessel is full of water and must become a wreck, but her stores and materials may be saved.

Wooden schooner Trader, built Chester 1826 [most probably by Wilson], 117 tons, ON 16982, initially owned Cheese Co., registered London. Later owned Buck, London. Voyage from Cardiff to London with coal, sank 18 Sep 1858, off Padstow, crew saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 22 May 1851]:
PRIVATE SALES. THE fast-sailing Schooner TRADER, 100 tons N.M., and 117 tons O.M.; carries dead weight 150 tons; built for the Chester trade; length, 68 feet 3 inches; depth, 10 feet 8 inches; breadth, 17 feet 5 inches; particularly well found in stores, and also requires provisions to be sent to sea. Now lying East-lane Terr. For further particulars apply to R. BRENAN and SON, 5, Great Tower-street. [also Jan 1852]

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 22 September 1858]:
PADSTOW: Sept 18. The schooner Trader, Buck, of and for London from Cardiff in a sinking state, was abandoned this evening about eight miles off this harbour; the crew have arrived here in their own boat, all well.

Wooden full-rigged sailing vessel St. George, built Wilson, Chester, 1826. Lloyds register 1831 shows: Ship, 604 tons, built Chester 1826, owned Ackerman, Liverpool, trading to Calcutta.
Later owned Bristol (trading to Calcutta), then at London trading to Australia. Listed in Lloyd's register until 1853, when captain R. Davison, owned by R. Marshall, London. St. George was a common name, so there is some uncertainty, but a report in 1853 states that the entrance channel to Melbourne is narrow with rocks on either side - on which the "fine ship St George" was wrecked. This is presumably the reported grounding on Dec. 28, 1852. The vessel was refloated but later used to construct a quay nearby.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 01 December 1826]:
FINE SHIP LAUNCH. On Wednesday last, a fine vessel, capable of carrying 1000 tons, and the largest that was ever built this city, was launched from the building yard of Mr. Wilson, near the Crane. Considerable doubts had been entertained by several persons, whether the capabilities of old Dee were sufficient to float a vessel of such immense dimensions, but the event showed that all fears on this ground were entirely unfounded, not the slightest difficulty or inconvenience were experienced. The morning was fine, and by the time appointed for the launch, a very large concourse of people had collected together to witness the imposing sight. Before she went off, a considerable number of persons were aboard, where the Union Jack and several other colours were already floating. About eleven o'clock, every previous arrangement having been made, the signal was given, and the stays which held her in the cradle being removed, she majestically glided into the bosom of the water, the ceremony of christening "The St. George," as she moved along, being performed by Mr. Thomas Green, timber merchant, who, upon this occasion, at least, succeeded in obtaining the honours, the air being rent with acclamations from the multitude aboard and on shore. The concussion in the river, where the water is comparatively confined, was tremendous, but we are happy to say, that during the whole operation not the slightest accident occurred and perhaps there was never a finer launch beheld in any part of the kingdom. This vessel was laid on the stocks on the 5th of July, last year; she was intended for the South American trade; but the merchant for whom she was originally designed, having failed, we believe she is now for sale. The St George was yesterday towed by the Ormrod, bound for Liverpool, where she will be rigged and fitted, for sea.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 03 October 1827]:
THE new and beautiful Ship ST.GEORGE, 694 60-94 tons; built at Chester, under particular inspection; has two flush decks, a long quarter deck, and forecastle, and is copper-fastened to the lower bindings. For Particulars apply to EWART, MYERS, and Co. Brokers, Liverpool; ...

[from Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 13 July 1850]:
AUSTRALIAN LINE of PACKET SHIPS, To SAIL punctually the 10th August. As this packet is invariably dispatched on the appointed day, all goods must be alongside and cleared three days prior to that date. For SYDNEY Direct, the well-known frigate-built armed first-class Ship ST. GEORGE, 900 tons, coppered and copper-fastened, JOHN JONES, Commander; lying at the Jetty, London Dock. This splendid ship has a full poop, with first-rate accommodations for cabin passengers; her 'tween decks are seven feet high, and offer a most excellent opportunity for a limited number of intermediate passengers. For terms of freight or passage apply to MARSHALL and EDRIDGE, 34, Fenchurch-street.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 29 September 1852]:
DEAL. 28th. Arrived from the river and sailed for Port Phillip: St. George, Davison.

[from Morning Chronicle - Thursday 17 March 1853]:
The St. George from London for Port Phillip, struck on a reef at Port Phillip Heads, Dec. 28, and was put on shore. The water was flowing in and out of her; crew and passengers saved.

Wooden schooner Factor, built Wilson, Chester, 1827, 91 tons, for the Cheese Company. Later owned Lovell, Weymouth. Voyage Goole to Poole with logwood, captain Driver, on 14th November 1872, driven onto beach at Pakefield [beach south of Lowestoft]. Crew of 5 and Captain saved by beachmen.

[from Chester Chronicle, Friday 29 June 1827]:
Chester Ship Building, Another of the cheese schooners intended for coasting between this port and London, built by Mr. Wilson, was launched from his yard on Tuesday afternoon last, about one o'clock. She was named the Factor, and is to be commanded by Mr. Herbert, of Crane-street.

[from Norfolk News - Saturday 16 November 1872]:
On Thursday morning, the schooner Factor, George Diver, of Weymouth, from London for Poole (logwood), was driven from both anchors and stranded the beach at Pakefield. The crew (five hands), were rescued by Pakefield beachmen by means of a hawser and life-buoy, and were taken to the Sailor's Home.

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Wooden flats, built by and for Chester Lead Works, (originally at Chester but also at Bagillt, then called Dee Bank Lead Works), owned Sir Edward S Walker, Parker and others. This Dee Bank factory was fully built by 1841, with a wharf on the gutter.

[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 02 November 1870]:
Important Sale of Four Valuable FLATS, the whole of which are in excellent condition. MESSRS. CHURTON and ELPHICK respectfully announce that they have been favoured with instructions from Messrs. Walker, Parker, and Co. (the owners), to SELL BY AUCTION, at the Canal Basin, Chester, on Saturday, the 19th November, 1870, at 12 for 1 o'clock p.m., most punctually, the undermentioned valuable FLATS, viz.:
Lot 1: The PELTER, 45 tons register; length, 62 feet; breadth of bean, 14 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 6 feet; with sails, standing and running rigging, complete. [ON 16492, reg Chester 29/1836, MNL to 1870]
Lot 2: The MINER, 38 05-100ths tons register; length, 54 feet.; breadth of beam, 13 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 5 feet; with sails, &c., &c., complete. [ON 16497, reg Chester 6/1840, MNL to 1870]
Lot 3: The LEADWORKS, 45 92-100ths tons register; length, 62 feet; breadth of beam, 14 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 5 9-10 feet; with sails, &c., complete. [ON 27007, reg Chester 7/1841, MNL to 1870]
Lot 4: The DEE BANK, 45 73-100ths tons register; length, 61 1-5 feet ; breadth of beam, 14 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 5 9-10 feet; with sails, &c., complete. [ON 16467, reg Chester 10/1845, MNL to 1870]
N.B. The above were built by the owners for their own use, are of oak, and very strong. They are in excellent condition and complete repair, and are sold in consequence of the owners having made arrangements for transit of goods with the railway companies. They may be seen at the Canal Basin any time previous to the Sale, and an Inventory of their fittings and appurtenances will be produced at the time of sale.

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As well as the iron shipbuilding businesses of Cram [1851-7 Chester and Sandycroft] and Nathaniel Cox [1857-64 Chester], alongside (in the area between the railway line and the Dee - known as the Roodee or Dee Bank) was a wooden shipbuilding yard - associated with William Bishton and with William Parkes. Bishton, based at Wolverhampton, is first mentioned as building at Chester around 1856.

From 1858, Bishton seems to have given control of his shipyard to William Parkes whose name is recorded as builder in Lloyd's register, etc. Ownership of the yard seems to have remained with Bishton, who took over again in 1863 when William Parkes moved on (to Ellesmere Port). From 1865, his managing shipwright was Edward Sanders,

This yard built several schooners on speculation - so not for a specific owner, and not definitively named until purchased and registered.

Note that Joseph Parkes [also written Parks, not known if related] had a steel works and shipyard, from 1861, at Northwich, Cheshire, on the Weaver Navigation. He built the iron screw steamers Muriel, ON 78788, in 1876; and Liberator, ON 108634, in 1877.

Index.

British Oak 1855
Eliza Bond 1856
Ann Sumner 1857
Hagar 1857
City of Chester 1858
X 1859
Eclipse 1859
Ocean Spray 1860
Hannah Coppack 1861
Cestrian 1861
Royle 1861
Magnet/Florie 1862
Emily Helena 1862
Fanny 1863
Lily 1863
Constance 1863

William Parkes at Ellesmere Port [Lorn, J.C.R., Fanny Durant, Triumph]

Rosina/Daisy 1865
Pride of the Dee 1865
Excelsior 1866
Imperial 1867
Excellent 1868

Balogun 1870

Smaller sailing vessels, reported as built at Chester, from 1850, builder unknown:
Governor Wodehouse 1856
Ocean Queen 1858 (probably built Runcorn 1854)
Alice Burton 1868

Wooden schooner British Oak, built Chester 1855, ON 27017, 79 tons, initially owned W Bishton [presumably the builder], then owned Davison, Connah's Quay, registered Chester. Voyage Dalbeatie (Solway Firth) to Bristol with stone (granite), master Peter Croft. Collision with schooner Robert Brown of Newry, off Scarweather Sands in Bristol Channel, 24th October 1876 and sank. Crew saved.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 28 October 1876]:
A Chester Schooner Run Down. The schooner "British Oak," of Chester, Peter Croft master, with stones, from Dalbeatie, Firth of Forth, for Bristol, was run into and sunk by the "Robert Brown," of Newry, from Workington to Penarth, in the Bristol Channel on Sunday night. The "British Oak" sank in three minutes. One man was taken down with the vessel, but was fortunately rescued. Captain Croft and the crew have landed at Cardiff.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 27 October 1876]:
CARDIFF Oct. 24: The schooner Robert Brown, of and from Newry, for Cardiff, and, British Oak, of Chester, from [sic] Bristol, with stone, came into collision off the Scarweather sand, at 9 p.m., on the 22nd Oct, when the latter vessel sunk in about three minutes after being struck; the crew were saved and landed at Cardiff by the Robert Brown. [Dalbeatie upriver of Kippford, known as a granite town ]

Wooden schooner Eliza Bond, built Bishton, Chester, 1856, 70 tons, 68 x 18.5 ft, ON 18225, registered Lancaster from 1856, owned at Ulverston, at Conway and then at Wexford. In MNL to 1907, 56 tons. Anchored near Rosslare, but subsequently sank, refloated, then sank again - crew saved - 19 October 1907.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 15 March 1856]:
Launch at Chester. On Saturday last a new schooner, called the Eliza Bond, was launched from the yard of Mr. William Bishton, of this city. The vessel has been built for the well-known firm of Messrs. Roper and Co., of Ulverstone and is intended for the iron-ore trade between Ulverston and Saltney. The length of her keel is 68 feet, her extreme breadth 18 feet 6 inches, and depth in hold 8 feet. She will carry 130 tons. After the launch, a number of gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner at the White Lion Hotel. The chair was occupied by Mr. Bishton, and the vice-chair by Mr. Blaney, of the Shropshire Union Canal. The usual loyal toasts having been drunk, the health of Mr. Bishton was given, coupled with success to the shipbuilding trade of Chester. Other toasts followed, and a most agreeable evening was spent. The carpenters and others employed in the construction of the vessel, to the number of thirty-five, were liberally entertained on the same afternoon at the King's Head Inn, Crane-street. We understand that Mr. Bishton has received orders for a vessel of much greater capacity than the Eliza Bond, and that it will be placed on the stocks immediately.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 23 October 1907]:
ELIZA BOND Wexford, Oct. 21. The schooner Eliza Bond, of Lancaster, from Swansea for Port Talbot, parted chain and drove ashore during a strong gale, near Rosslare Harbour Pier, Oct. 18. The crew landed in their own boat, but returned to their vessel, which afterwards floated off and was anchored in South Bay. The water, however, gained on the pumps and, the wind changing, the crew again left her. The next day she was seen to founder (as before reported [Oct 19]). Position WNW of Rosslare Harbour, distant 1.5 mile. [So near 52° 15.89 N, 6° 22.56 W.]

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 28 February 1857]:
Serious Accident at Bishton's Ship Yard. On Wednesday last, an accident of a very serious nature occurred at Bishton's ship-building yard in this city, by which several persons received severe, and some almost fatal injuries. Soon after returning from dinner, 15 men and boys were engaged in carrying a piece of timber, weighing 6 cwt, called a "pall bit," up the gangway to a schooner now building in the yard, and had got nearly on board when one of the men thought the gangway was cracking under him. He cried out, and all hands swerved to the other side, when the "pall-bit" fell off their shoulders, and the sudden movement of the men shifted the gangway, and they all tumbled to the ground in a heap. All of them got up but two, Edward Price and Thomas Gibson, who were seriously injured, but most of the persons were hurt more or less - Price and Gibson were taken to the Infirmary where the extent of their injuries has scarcely yet been discovered. Price fell with his head in contact with a lump of iron, and has dangerous laceration of the skull and concussion of the brain; and Gibson has received an internal hurt, the nature of which has not yet been ascertained. Several others are out-patients at the Infirmary suffering from sprains, cut, bruises.

Wooden schooner Hagar, built Bishton, Chester, 1857, 122 tons, ON 18862, registered Chester 1857, then Aberystwyth 1859-1879.
Voyage London to Landerneau (near Brest) with manure - foundered on Roches de Portsall, on 20th January 1879. Crew of 5 all saved. Crew: Master and owner, David Daniel, 48; mate, Davis E Daniel 21; AB, William Pritchard 25; AB, Hugh Williams 23; OS, William Williams 17. Captain and mate born Aberystwyth, remainder Anglesey.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 16 May 1857]:
Ship Launch. A few days ago, a handsome schooner of 135 tons register was launched from the yard of Mr. Bishton, this city. Serious doubts were entertained as to the safety of launching, owing to the height of the ground above the river, but the skilful arrangements of Mr. Henry Ball, the foreman of the yard, enabled the vessel safely to plunge into her proper element. She was christened the Agar [sic], by Mr. Bishton, younger, and as she sits in the water, she looks a remarkably trim and handy craft. Her real burthen is about 230 tons, length 36 feet[sic 86?], beam 21 feet 8 inches, depth of hold 12 feet, copper bottomed and fastened, drawing 7 feet aft and 5 feet 2 inches forward. After the launch, the hands of the establishment, with several friends, dined together at the White Lion Hotel, and we trust that shipbuilding under such circumstances may long flourish in Chester.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 27 January 1879]:
CAMARET, Jan. 22. The English schooner, Hagar, [of Aberystwyth] 122 tons, from London for Landerneau (manure), foundered, 20th inst., at about six miles off Portsall; crew (five men) saved schooner Marie, of Pontrieux, from Boulogne for Bordeaux, which entered Camaret windbound, 22nd inst, where they were landed.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 14 February 1879]:
THE HAGAR. The Board of Trade inquiry, before the same court, as to the loss of the schooner Hagar, on the Porsal Rocks [sic Roches de Portsall], near Ushant, terminated yesterday. In delivering judgment the court found that the disaster was due to the vessel having been navigated by a chart 20 years old, which led to one light being mistaken for another; under all circumstances, however, they returned the captain his certificate.

Wooden schooner City of Chester, built Chester 1858, 87 tons, 77.0 x 20.0 x 9.4 ft, ON 21036, first registered Chester 1858, owned Bishton, later Davison. Registered Beaumaris 1897, owned Owens, Bangor.
Voyage Swansea to Mostyn with iron ore, 6th April 1898, ashore in Church Bay, Anglesey. Crew of 5 saved, master James Owens, born 1827. Wrecked.

[from Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 09 April 1898]:
The City of Chester, schooner, ran ashore at Cemlyn on Wednesday night. She was from Swansea to Mostyn with iron ore. The crew of five all saved by taking to their boats. A thick fog had hung all day and night over the sea coast. The Cemaes life-saving apparatus and life-boat were summoned at 2 am., and proceeded with great difficulty to the scene. The vessel become a total wreck.

Wooden schooner launched soon after March 1859, built Parkes, Chester, advertised March 1859, 83 x 20 x 10.5 ft. Possibly the Eclipse, below, launched in August, and initially owned by the builder, though dimensions don't match well.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 15 March 1859]:
ON SALE and nearly ready for launching, a 12 years A1 class SCHOONER. Will carry from 180 to 190 tons at an easy draught. Dimensions: length 83 feet; breadth 20 feet; depth 10 feet 6 inches. Will move any distance without ballast, and is well adapted for heavy trade, her frame being considerably larger than required by Lloyd's committee for a vessel of this size. She is worthy of the attention of intending purchasers, as she will be found on inspection to be a superior craft. Apply to W. PARKES, Dee Bank Ship Yard, Chester

Wooden schooner Eclipse, built Dee Bank Ship Building Company (William Parkes), Chester, 1859, 101 tons, 75.5 x 18.0 x 9.4 ft, ON 27902, in 1872 owned Davison, Flint, registered Chester. In 1874 owned Sullivan, Holywood, Belfast, registered Belfast. In 1880 owned John Francis, Bangor, NI.
Voyage Maryport to Bangor (NI) with coal - foundered off Copeland Islands, Donaghadee, 6 November 1886. Two men lost, 2 saved.

[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 03 August 1859]:
SHIP LAUNCH AT CHESTER. On Monday last, a fine ship called The Eclipse was launched from the yard of the Dee Bank Ship Building Company, which is adjacent to the Roodee Railway Bridge. There were upwards of 700 people assembled to witness the launch. The vessel was christened by Miss Parkes. The vessel has been built for Messrs. W. and W. Bishton, of Wolverhampton. Directly after the launch, some cannon that were in the yard were fired in honour of the event. The men were cautioned about loading them, nevertheless they very imprudently poured over the touch-hole of one of the cannon an immense quantity of powder, which when fired scorched three men very severely. One of the injured men, Thomas Doughty, was dangerously burnt about the face, his eyes are severely injured, and his sight will be impaired; Harry Ball was burnt about the wrist of one hand; and Henry Sconce was burnt about the face and hand. Notwithstanding these accidents, we were informed that a fourth mishap took place in the course of the afternoon, when a man, whose name we have not learnt, had a portion of one of his thumbs blown off.

[from Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 06 November 1886]:
WRECK OF A BELFAST SCHOONER. LOSS OF THE CAPTAIN AND MATE. At a late hour this morning, the Liverpool boat Optic picked up two sailors named William Bell, of Carrickfergus, and H. O'Higgin, of Belfast, who were clinging to some wreckage, which was floating off the Copeland Islands. Captain Green, of the Optic, happened to be standing on the bridge and saw the two men named and another in their dangerous position, and ordered his vessel to be reversed. Having sailed round the unfortunate men, the vessel was brought up as convenient to the wreckage as possible, and three life-belts were lowered. Bell and O'Higgin were safely hauled up, but Capt. Oliver, who was the other man, let go when being hauled over the poop and was lost. The story told by one of the rescued men is as follows: - The Eclipse, of Belfast, coal schooner, property of Mr. Francis, set sail on her return journey to Belfast from Maryport with a cargo of coal, on Friday night about seven o'clock. The crew consisted of Captain Oliver, mate, Alexander Patterson, and two men, William Bell and H. O'Higgin. All went well until the Mull was reached. The sea at this point was very rough, and the wind blowing hard. From 12, however, it was found necessary to keep the pumps working, the schooner had begun to make water. Quite suddenly, having been overcome by a heavy sea, she heeled over on her broadside and sank, leaving all hands struggling in the turbulent waters. The mate clung to the rigging, and the captain and the two sailors held on by the hatches which were floating about. Scarcely had they been thrown in this dangerous position upon the mercy of the waves when the Liverpool steamer Optic sailed up, lowered their life-belts, with the result given above. The Optic then sailed on to Belfast, it would have been impossible for her to have gone in far enough inland to the anchorage. Nothing has been heard of the mate since. Everything was done by the crew and captain of the Optic for the two survivors, who were brought into Belfast about eleven o'clock this morning.

Wooden schooner Ocean Spray, built Parkes, Chester September 1860, 70 tons, registered Chester, ON 28048, initially owned Bishton (shipbuilder), then owned W Allsup, Preston.
Voyage Preston to Belfast with coal, foundered near Mull of Galloway on 28th March 1861. Captain Richard Hesketh and all 3 crew lost. RCUS states 5 crew, owned William Bishton.

Possibly this vessel reported for sale, partly built, in December 1859:

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 06 January 1860]:
SCHOONER. Now building, and near completion; 125 tons b.m.; will carry 135 tons dead weight at a light draught. Length, 74 feet; breadth, 18 feet 3 inches; depth in hold, 9 feet 6 inches. Classed A 1 at Lloyd's for nine years, and built under special survey. Her frame is of the best description, being English oak throughout, and considerably larger in scantling than required by Lloyd's rules for a vessel of this size. She well adapted to any heavy trade, being exceedingly strongly fastened and secured with iron in her hold, extending from beams to the lower edge of bilge. Any party seeking a handy little ship will find this a good opportunity, She will be sold complete for sea, or hull and spars only, and ready very early in the New Year. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM PARKES, shipbuilder, Crane-street, Chester. Dee Bank Ship-yard, Dec. 13, 1859

[from Preston Chronicle - Saturday 06 April 1861]:
FOUNDERING OF A SCHOONER AND LOSS OF ALL HANDS. - A lamentable shipwreck occurred yesterday morning week, about three o'clock, off the Mull of Galloway, by which four unfortunate seamen lost their lives. From what little information we can glean, we learn that the schooner Ocean Spray, commanded by Richard Hesketh, of Fleetwood, and manned by three other sailors, left Preston on the day previous, with a cargo of coal, for Belfast, of about 120 or 130 tons. All went well until the vessel neared the Mull, when she encountered a fresh breeze and a heavy sea, besides the strong "race" of the tide thereabouts, which runs very rapidly. The schooner was sailing with single-reefed sails; but the master, perceiving danger, let go all his canvass, after having shipped a deal of water over the bulwarks, which, we understand, were very high, and did not permit of a free escape of water from the deck. The captain, however, could not save his vessel, and she soon went down, all hands perishing. The Mavis, of Belfast, was within a short distance of the Ocean Spray at the time, but could render no assistance, and the crews of the other vessels also saw the wreck, but they, too, were powerless to aid. The master, Richard Hesketh, was a resident of Fleetwood, and had been married only about two months, his widow residing now at that port, and she is heart-broken with her untimely loss. Another of the crew, a boy named John Mulligan, also lived at Fleetwood. It is said that the vessel was too heavily masted to sail safely. She was quite new, this being only her second trip. She belonged to Mr. Alsop, iron merchant, of this town, and hailed from Chester.

Wooden schooner Hannah Coppack, built Parkes, Chester, January 1861, 50 tons, 69.4 x 18.0 x 7.0 tons, ON 44041, owned Coppack & Co. Wrecked 21 August 1877, on voyage Sunderland to Dartmouth with coal, crew saved. Location quoted as 3 miles SE of Gunfleet Lighthouse [6 miles off Frinton on Sea] Approximate position 51° 44.16N, 1° 17.42 E.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Tuesday 28 August 1877]:
SCARBORO. August 24: The schooner Hannah Coppack, Jones, from Sunderland to Dartmouth, with coal, ran on shore on the Link sand, 21st August and, commencing to fill with water, the crew took to the boat, and succeeded in getting on board the Diana, of and for Aberdeen. The crew were afterwards transhipped to the fishing lugger Ino, of Flamboro, and were landed here to-day

Wooden schooner (also described as brigantine) Cestrian, built Parkes, Chester, August 1861, 99 tons, 74.6 x 21.1 x 10.5 ft, ON 29490. Owned George Jones, Chester, then in 1870 Lomax, Chester, and in 1880 William Jones, Chester. Lloyd's register described owner as Coppack & Co. Last MNL listing 1885. Voyage Runcorn to Firth of Forth with salt, wrecked 2nd March 1886 on rocks in Berwick Bay, with loss of all 4 hands.

[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 14 August 1861]:
SHIP LAUNCH. On Saturday afternoon a brigantine wooden ship was launched from the yard of the Dee Bank Shipbuilding Company, which has been built for Captain Jones and the Chester cheese factors. She is named the Cestrian of Chester, registered 99 tons, A 1 12 years at Lloyd's, and is intended to trade between Chester and London. In the evening the men in the yard were regaled with a substantial dinner.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 04 September 1863]:
ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION. A reward of £7 was also granted to the crew of the Newhaven lifeboat (the Thomas Chapman) belonging to the society, for saving the crew of five men of the schooner Cestrian, of Chester, which had grounded on the bar off Newhaven Harbour in a gale of wind and heavy sea on the 31st ult. The lifeboat and her crew were reported to have behaved admirably on the occasion.

[from Manchester Courier - Saturday 13 March 1886]:
WRECK OF A CHESTER VESSEL. Full details have reached Chester of the loss of the schooner Cestrian with all hands [Tuesday March 2]. The vessel was loaded with salt, and bound from Runcorn to Fisherrow, in the Firth of Forth. She put into port at Long Island, one of the Hebrides, where letters were despatched home, announcing all was going well. Resuming her voyage, the vessel was caught in a blinding snowstorm, and, losing her reckoning, she drifted on a dangerous part of the coast near Berwick Bay, and, despite every assistance from the coastguardsmen, went to pieces on the rocks. The Cestrian was manned by Captain Dodd, Connah's Quay, near Chester; John Catherail, mate, Queensferry, Hawarden; and two able-bodied seamen. The body of Captain Dodd was washed ashore, and has been brought to Connah's Quay for interment. The Cestrian, which was built in 1861 for the coasting trade, was only partly insured.

Wooden schooner Royle, built Parkes, Chester, December 1861, 76 tons, 73.0 x 18.6 x 9.3 ft, ON 44042, owned T Royle, Chester. Lloyd's register for 1867 is annotated "wrecked". MNL quotes 73 tons. Last MNL listing 1867. Latest newspaper sailing is leaving Duddon for Cardiff on 30 January 1866 and arriving Saltney from Duddon 1st February 1866.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 07 December 1861]:
Ship Launch the 2nd Instant. On Monday was launched from our second yard, near the River Lock, a clipper schooner, with clipper stem, called the Royle, of Chester. She is intended for the general coasting trade. She was christened by Miss Royle, of Hough Green, whose brother, T. R. P. Royle, Esq, is owner.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 02 February 1866]:
Royle, Bennett, Feb 1, arrived Saltney from Duddon

Wooden barque Florie, (launched as Magnet), built Parkes, Chester 1862, 273 tons, 117.0 x 24.0 x 15.0 ft. ON 44714. Described in Lloyd's Register as built Chester, Parkes, April 1862. For sale at Liverpool 1862. Owned Wylde, Runcorn, registered Liverpool. Later owned T & W King of Liverpool. Last MNL listing 1875. Reported as arriving at East London 22 October 1874 and being lost in gale there on 15 December (along with many other vessels).

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 19 April 1862]:
Ship Launch on the Dee. The Dee Bank Ship-building Company launched from their extensive yard on Wednesday last, a beautiful vessel called the "Magnet," of 550 tons burthen. There was a very large attendance, and the launch was in every respect a most successful one, except that from the alleged negligence of the pilot in not letting go the bow anchor which had been prepared for the purpose of bringing the vessel up, she came in contact with the opposite bank of the river and broke her rudder. The ceremony of christening was gracefully performed by Miss Mary Ann Parkes. The Magnet is intended for the West India trade, and is classed A1 at Lloyds for ten years.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 19 April 1862]:
FOR SALE. A beautiful new Clipper barque, named (pro tem) MAGNET. Just launched. about 340 tons b.m., and about 300 tons register, class 10 years A 1, copper-fastened, and sheathed with yellow metal to 14 and 15 feet. Her frame, deadwoods, transoms, deckworks, &c., are all English oak, thoroughly seasoned; is well kneed with iron lodging, and hanging knees to upper and lower beams; will carry upwards of 500 tons dead weight on an easy draught of water; has an 18-inch quarter deck 30 feet long. This fine vessel has all the recent improvements as regards windlass, winch, pumps, and Cunningham's patent topsails ; her sails are all of long flax canvas of the first quality, and the anchors, chains, boats, &c., are the best that can be made. Dimensions: Length, 122 feet; breadth, 24.5 feet; depth, 16 feet. For the Brazil, Mauritius, or West India trade a more desirable vessel cannot be obtained. Apply to TONGE and CO.. Brokers, 1, Rumford-street.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 21 October 1862]:
FLEETWOOD Oct. 17. The barque Florie, Fyffe, of and from Liverpool for Monte Video (general cargo) was towed into this harbour in a disabled condition to-day. She left Liverpool at 4 a m. on the 16th inst., and experienced heavy gales with sudden squalls and thick rain. At 2am on the 17th the foretopmast was carried away by the cap, taking with it yards, sails, and all gear attached, also jibboom, afterwards laboured heavily, filling the decks with water, straining much, also making water. Arrived at Wyre Lighthouse about 1 pm. to-day, and after slipping anchor and chain, was towed into Fleetwood by the steamer Wyre.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 27 June 1863]:
FOR BUENOS AYRES DIRECT. The new Clipper Barque FLORIE, James Fyffe. Master. A 1 ten years and coppered, will be despatched in a few days. Superior accommodation for a few cabin passengers at moderate rates. Apply to STRONG, REID. and CO.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 16 May 1867]:
On THURSDAY next, the instant, at one o'clock, at the Brokers' Sale-room. Middleton-buildings, 1, Rumford-street, unless previously disposed of by private contract. The fine Chester-built A 1 clipper Barque FLORIE of Liverpool, 273 tons per register, built in 1862 under special survey for present owners, and classed 10 years A 1 at Lloyd's; she is entirely copper fastened, and was thoroughly overhauled, caulked, and re-sheathed with yellow metal last year; sails remarkably fast, and has delivered at this port 444 tons nitrate, from West Coast; is most abundantly found in all stores, and quite ready to proceed on any voyage. Length 117 feet, breadth 24 1 feet, depth 16 65 feet. Now discharging her cargo from Buenos Ayres in perfect order, in Queen's Dock. For inventories and further particulars apply to Strong, Reid, & Co., Chapel-walks; or to Tonge and Co., Ship Valuers. &c., 1, Rumford-street.

[from Altrincham, Bowdon & Hale Guardian - Saturday 09 January 1875]:
Capetown, Dec 15, Severe gale in Cape region: The British barque Florie was also lost at East London. She had also a general cargo on board, partly discharged.

Wooden schooner Emily Helena, built Parkes, Chester, August 1862. 64nrt, 72.0 x 18.2 x 8.2 ft, ON 44045, first owner James Reney, Connah's Quay, registered Chester. 1880 owned Edward Owen, Bangor, still registered Chester. Wrecked Ballyquintin Point [southern tip of Ards peninsula) Northern Ireland, cargo slates from Bangor (Wales) to Belfast, 3rd December 1891.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 04 December 1891]:
EMILY HELENA. A telegram from Portaferry reports that the schooner Emily Helena, from Bangor, Wales, for Belfast (slates), is ashore at Ballyquintin Point, full of water, and in a bad position. (Belfast Nov 3)

Wooden schooner Fanny, built Parkes, Chester March 1863, 73 tons, 74.5 x 18.8 x 8.8ft. ON 44049. Owned Davison, Chester. Last MNL listing 1885, 64 tons. Voyage Runcorn to Portrush with coal - ashore near Maughold Head, 5th October 1886, crew of 3, Captain Bennett, saved. Position quoted as the rocks a little to the south of Cornaa beach, near 54° 15.66N, 4$deg; 20.71W.

[from Isle of Man Times - Saturday 09 October 1886]:
Schooner Wrecked. On Tuesday morning last, about three o'clock, three men came into the harbour in their ship's boat and reported that the schooner Fanny, of Chester, Bennett master, with coals from Runcorn to Portrush, had struck on the rocks a short distance south of Maughold Head, and had become a total wreck. There was a dense fog and a heavy sea at the time of the disaster, and at daybreak nothing was discernible of the schooner except a portion of the mast.

William Parkes leaves Chester - for Ellesmere Port [from Chester Courant - Wednesday 18 February 1863]:
DEE BANK COMPANY, SHIP BUILDERS, &c. CHESTER. NOTICE. A DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP, so far as regards WILLIAM PARKES, has taken place in the above Company, from this date, and Mr CHARLES JACKSON, 24, King-street, Chester, Manager (pro. tem.), will receive and pay all accounts belonging to the Firm. All letters to be addressed to the Dee Bank Company, Ship-builders, &c., Chester, as before. Chester, 11th Feb., 1863.

Wooden schooner Lily, built Parkes, Chester, August 1863, 93 tons, 80.0 x 20.0 x 10.5 ft, ON 47218, owned James Davison, Connah's Quay, and in 1880 Charles Davison of Flintshire. Register closed 1895. Voyage Königsberg to Great Yarmouth with wheat, became unmanageable in a gale and driven ashore at Terschelling, 5th October 1895, crew saved.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 05 September 1863]: Ship Launch. On Monday last, a splendid built wooden vessel was launched from the Roodee Wooden Ship Yard, before a considerable number of people. The name of the vessel was "The Lilly,"[sic] and is built for Mr. Davidson[sic] of Hawarden. [called Roodee Wooden Shipyard since William Parkes had departed by this date]

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 25 October 1873]:
Strange Disappearance of a Captain. On Wednesday morning a report was circulated that the captain of a vessel now lying in the new harbour at Holyhead had suddenly disappeared during the night. The missing mariner is Joseph Leatham, master of the schooner Lity, of Chester, from Workington, bound to London. The following statement was made by John Garrott, the mate of the said vessel, who, in company with Captain John Bennett, started for Connah's Quay by an early train on Thursday morning to break the tidings to Leatham's family, a wife and three children. Garrot "I am mate of the schooner Lily, now lying in the harbour. We put into Holyhead on Tuesday morning owing to stress of weather. Nothing of importance occurred until one o'clock on Wednesday morning, when just as we were going to rest, the captain complained of a pain in the head. I gave him a glass of gin, and we both retired into the same berth. In consequence of the heavy weather we had encountered I felt tired and weather-beaten, and quickly fell to sleep. About two o'clock in the morning I awoke, and to my great surprise found the captain missing, I at once got up, and on looking round perceived that he had taken with him his best suit of clothes and his money. The appearance of the washing-stand led me to the conclusion that he had washed himself and combed his hair. The captain was about 37 years old, and as good a fellow as one would ever wish to see." Subsequent inquiries enabled a correspondent to add that the missing captain was ashore on Tuesday with several seafaring companions, and that he did not appear to be in his usual cheerful spirits. His face was somewhat swollen, and he went to a druggist's shop for medicine. The vessel shows no traces of this mysterious disappearance beyond what is above related, and the mate and others affirm that it was blowing too hard at the time he was first found missing for a boat to set out. Hence the supposition that he fell into the sea. Efforts are being made to ascertain his fate.

[from Kerry Reporter - Saturday 09 November 1895]:
WRECK OF A BRITISH VESSEL. THRILLING NARRATIVE OF ONE OF THE CREW. Through the kindness and urbanity of Mr John Bourne, of Skibbereen, who was chief mate of the schooner Lily of Chester, England, which ill-fated vessel was wrecked on the Dutch coast recently, and who has just arrived home, I am enabled to furnish your readers with the most thrilling and interesting narrative of the wreck, and the providential escape of her crew. Mr Bourne, who, though a young man, enjoys a pension from the British Navy, is well known in the English and Irish coasting trade, having been for many years captain of several cross-channel coasting vessels, and is a man of superior intelligence, which, combined with his experiences of travel all over the globe, makes him a most interesting narrator and conversationalist. But during all his peregrinations either at home or abroad, neither he nor the others of his crow ever underwent such terrible peril and suspense as they did on the scene of this disaster. It was in every detail exactly similar to the memorable wreck of the Port Yarrick in Brandon Bay not long since, save that, happily, there was no loss of life in this instance, while so many valuable ones were forfeited to the angry waves at Brandon. The situation of the present disaster being so distant and comparatively remote, its particulars have not been up to the present, laid before English or Irish readers, pending most probably a Board of Trade inquiry, and I therefore proceed to give them in detail. I should not omit mentioning that Mr Bourne speaks in the most graceful and flattering language of the bravery, hospitality, kindness and honesty of the Dutch people, more especially those who rescued them at the risk of their own lives, and where it not for the intrepidity of an old veteran of 70, who dashed through the waves on horseback, in trying to rescue them, none of them could possibly be alive to-day to tell the tale. The Lily, which was in command of her owner, belonged to a young Scotchman, named Captain Kenneth Douglas [corrected], and left Konigsberg, in Prussia, on the 10th September with a cargo of wheat, in bulk, bound for Great Yarmouth, in England. They left the port of Pillau next day, the latter place being to the former what Queenstown is to Cork, and experienced very bad weather after being a few days at sea, so much so that the vessel shifted her cargo, and when they got as far as Elsinore, in Denmark, they cast anchor, while a westerly gale was raging, and righted their cargo. On the 23rd they again resumed their homeward voyage in fine weather, and experienced nothing further until about 50 miles off Flamborough Head, having had splendid weather in crossing the North Sea. When off Flamborough a terrible gale set in from the north west, and after bravely struggling with the waves for a considerable long time, and her cargo again shifting, she lay down at 8 p.m. on the night of the 3rd of October with very little canvas on, and got filled with water. All the crew being on deck at the time, they managed to get her before the wind to keep her from foundering, and ran the vessel across the North Sea, passing many crafts at the time but all were like themselves, struggling with a high sea and a fierce gale, and were unable to render any assistance. On the morning of the 5th October they sighted Terschelling Island light, Holland, and when making for the north east Gut of the Hook of Holland, the vessel struck a sand bank at 8 a m., a mile from the shore. A mountainous sea was running at this time, and the crew had to take themselves to the rigging, as the vessel listed over, and everything moveable on deck was being washed away, while the greater portion of the cargo was also being washed out of the hold and all the effects belonging to the captain and crew. After being some considerable time clung to the rigging; and not knowing the moment they would be washed into eternity, everything being blowing seaward, they observed the old veteran, already mentioned, riding towards them on horseback. A raging sea and white foam was running far in overland on the bank at the time, but, nothing daunted, the gallant steed faced the waves, the horse mounting clear over them, swimming, except when the breakers washed over them. The gallant old Dutchman, who carried a heaving line and staff, came within about 70 yards of the wrecking ship and made several ineffectual attempts at casting the staff, and when he found his efforts hopeless, he faced the horse for land, and having swam safely back on terra firma he rode towards the lifeboat station of the islands, keeping the anxious crew in great hopes. About eleven o'clock the lifeboat was observed nearing them, but, much to their disappointment, she got upset and her crew thrown into the water at the first attempt at rescue. Nothing daunted, they tried again when the boat righted, and by twelve o'clock, the brave fellows had manfully rescued the captain and crew from the rigging.
Mr Bourne states that when he saw the lifeboat being upset he ran the knife through the trousers which he had on on the rigging, so that he may have the chance of doing something at swimming should it re-happen, and that he got into her, and both he and all the others were landed almost in a state of nudity on Terschelling Island. On being safely landed they were all taken in a waggon fifteen miles off to the nearest farmhouse, which was owned by the coxswain of the lifeboat, where they received the most kindly and hospitable treatment, having got a change of clothes, hot drinks, gin, tobacco, etc. They were next taken to the nearest consul's agency, on the island, in West Terschelling, from which they were sent to the mainland of Holland, the town of Harlingen, and thence to Hull, where they were taken charge of by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and forwarded to their respective homes; but they can never forget their perlious adventure, nor the extreme kindness, bravery and hospitality of their Dutch rescuers, to whom they owe their present existence.

[from Dundee Courier - Tuesday 19 November 1895]:
THE LOSS OF THE LILY. Sheriff Brown, who was accompanied by Captains Erskine and Wood, nautical assessors, gave his decision, in Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday, in the inquiry into the circumstances attending the loss of the schooner Lily, of Chester, on the Dutch coast on the 5th October last. The Court found that the stranding of the vessel was due to the weak condition of the vessel operating in very severe weather, which rendered her unmanageable, and drove her on a lee shore. The vessel had been properly navigated. The master was in fault in having exceeded the load-line prescribed, but it had not been proved that he was at fault in the sense of the vessel having been lost on account of his action. In the circumstances, the Court did not feel justified in dealing with the master's certificate, but admonished him to be more careful in the future.

Wooden schooner Constance, built Walker, Chester, April 1863, registered Chester 1863, 70 tons, 70.0 x 18.5 x 10.1 ft, ON 44048, owned Walker, Chester, then Sloane, Chester. Later 56 tons. Voyage Danzig to Newcastle with wheat, sank from collision with big Alecto, 14th October 1875, in North Sea. Crew: 2 saved, 3 (including Captain Morrison) lost.
  Lloyd's Register gives builder, at Chester, as Walker. Walker was owner of the Chester lead works - initially sited at Chester and later at Bagillt. He had built small vessels (flats) [pre 1846: Fume, Pelter, Miner, Leadworks and Dee Bank] at Chester. Perhaps he was involved in completing a vessel, after William Parkes had left, in February 1863, for Ellesmere Port.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 19 October 1875]:
LEITH. Oct. 17th The Constance (schr.), of Chester, Morrison, from Danzig to Newcastle, with wheat, foundered, 14th Oct., two days after passing through the Sound; two of the crew were saved by the Alecto, arrived here from Norway; rest drowned.
  The Swedish brig Alecto, from Sundsvall to Rotterdam, with timber, has put in here with two of the crew of the schooner Constance, of Chester, from Danzig to Newcastle, with grain. The two vessels were in collision in the North sea, when the schooner sank; captain and two of crew drowned; the Alecto had jibboom, bowsprit and cutwater carried away.

William Parkes at Ellesmere Port

Wooden schooner Lorn, built William Parkes, Ellesmere Port, August 1864. 88 tons, 77 x 19.5 x 9.9ft, ON 51071. Owned Roper, Ulverston. Registered Lancaster, later 80 tons.
Voyage Connah's Quay to Belfast with fire bricks and tiles. Driven ashore near Jurby (IOM) on 7th November 1890. Crew of 3 saved.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 04 September 1865]:
SHIPOWNERS having vessels not suitable to their requirements, or eligible for continuation, may dispose of them in exchange for new craft. Now building, a vessel 98 x 22.5 x 12.5, 225 tons net nm; Apply to WILLIAM PARKES, Ship Yard and Repairing slip, Ellesmere Port, on the Mersey, near Chester.

[possibly wooden schooner J.C.R., ON 52638, built Parkes, E'Port October 1865, 60 tons, owned Reney, Connah's Quay; later to Castletown, IOM, wrecked 24 December 1907 near Wexford]

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 10 February 1866]:
FOR SALE, - Building, A SCHOONER, to carry about 150 tons, a fine model; will be fast, and shifts without ballast. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM PARKES, Shipbuilder, Ellesmere Port, near Chester. [most probably schooner Fanny Durant, built Parkes March 1866, 60tons, ON 54958, registered Liverpool 1866, then Berwick from 1883. Wrecked by collision 10th January 1895, Firth of Forth]

In May 1866, the contents of his shipyard at Ellesmere Port were for sale - as he was bankrupt. A partly built schooner, yard no. 5, about 85 tons nm, 76 x 20 ft, was among the items for sale.
[Possibly this wooden schooner: Triumph, built Ellesmere Port, 74 tons, ON 55082, 1867, owned J Reney, Connah's Quay. Registered Chester. Voyage Queensferry to Dundalk with coal, sunk by collision with steamtug Warrior off Cemaes Bay on 17th February 1872. Master John Hewitt. All saved. Steamtug held responsible.]

Dee Bank Shipbuilding - Roodee, Chester - Edward Sanders, but financed by Bishton (who lived in the Midlands).

Wooden schooner Daisy [Rosina, pro tem] built Sanders/Bishton, Chester, 1865, 91 nrt, 82.1 x 20.5 x 10.6 ft, ON 52637, owned Davison, Flintshire. Crew list to 1887, in MNL to 1888. Wrecked on Conister Rock, Douglas, Isle of Man, on 4th January 1888, Captain George Edwards and crew of 4 saved. Later towed off rock, sank, raised, beached and broken up.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 04 February 1865]:
A rather uncommon event took place, at Chester, on Monday, viz. a ship launch. Since the breakdown of the Roodee Iron Shipbuilding Company, this branch of trade has been rather at a discount, although the Dee, undoubtedly, offers facilities for shipbuilding. The launch on Monday was from the yard of the Dee Bank Shipbuilding Company and the vessel is a handsome schooner of 153 tons burthen destined for the foreign coasting trade. She was built with a special design for stowing and carrying capacity, her measurement being: length 84 feet 6 inches; breadth 20 feet 6 inches; depth 10 feet 8 inches. The schooner, which is classed A 1 twelve years at Lloyd's, has been constructed under the superintendence of Mr. Edward Sanders, late of Cardiff, manager of the company, and her build shows that the art of shipbuilding has not been forgotten on the Dee Banks. Notwithstanding the wintry weather, a large number of persons assembled to witness the launch, which was successfully performed in the midst of loud hurrahs, the vessel being christened the Rosina (pro tem), by Mrs. Sanders, wife of the master shipwright. In addition to this vessel already launched, the company are laying down another schooner of 150 tons, and clipper brig of 300 tons; so shipbuilding may yet flourish on the banks of the Dee.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 04 February 1865]:
Ship Launch at Chester. On Monday an occurrence, now, unfortunately, rather rare on the Dee, took place in Chester, at the yard of the Dee Bank Shipbuilding Company. The event was the launch of a handsomely modelled schooner of 153.5 tons burthen, built for the foreign and coasting trade. The dimensions of the new vessel, according to builders' measurement, are, length, 84 feet 6 inches, breadth, 20 feet 6 inches; depth, 10 feet 8 inches. The schooner was designed by Mr. Edward Sanders, late from Cardiff, and now manager at the company's yard, a gentleman who has had considerable experience in the construction of vessels of all shapes and tonnage, and was built with special reference to stowing and carrying capacity. The launch took place shortly before high tide on Monday, and a large number of people assembled to witness it. The yard was gaily decorated with flags, and although the day was of the most chilly description, presented quite an animated sight. At two o'clock the word was given by Mr. Sanders, and the dogshores having been knocked away, the vessel glided gracefully into her native element, amid the hurrahs of all assembled. She was christened the Rosina, pro tem, by Mrs. Sanders, who performed her task with precision. The river at the time was crammed with floating ice, through which the vessel rushed to the opposite bank, where she was well brought up by her stays. The Dee is rather narrow for a ship launch, but the one we are speaking of was most successfully accomplished. The Rosina is classed for twelve years at Lloyd's, and from her build is likely to prove a good sailor. The Dee Bank Shipbuilding Company have another schooner of 150 tons [Pride of the Dee presumably] in progress of framing, intended for general purposes, and to be classed twelve years at Lloyd's. The design is also prepared for a clipper brig of 300 tons, in which it is intended, as far as possible, to combine carrying capacity with very fast sailing properties. The vessel already commenced will be finished with all possible despatch. There is no doubt that the Dee offers considerable facilities for shipbuilding, and we anticipate that the Dee Bank Company will, to some extent, restore the Dee to the position it formerly occupied in this branch of commercial enterprise.

[from Runcorn Examiner - Saturday 07 January 1888]:
STORM AND LOSS OF LIFE. A heavy westerly gale blew over the Isle of Man on Tuesday night. The schooner Daisy, of Chester, was running into Douglas Bay, for shelter, when she struck on the Conister Rock. The lifeboat was launched, and the crew of three men and a boy rescued. At high water the schooner was towed off the rock, but sank almost immediately. The lives of nine men on board her at the time were seriously imperilled, but all were eventually rescued.

Wooden schooner Pride of the Dee, built Sanders/Bishton, Chester, 1865, 73 tons, 74 x 19.1 x 9.7 tons, ON 52640, owned Craven, Flint, reg. Chester, later owned Howard, Runcorn. Lloyd's Register states launched December 1865. Register closed 1901.
Voyage London to Portsmouth with cement, in collision with schooner Claremont, off Dungeness, 12 November 1901, and sank, crew saved.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 16 November 1901]:
CHESTER SCHOONER SUNK. A Dover correspondent telegraphs: During the heavy gale the schooner Pride of the Dee, belonging to Chester, bound from London to Portsmouth with cement, was in collision [12th November] with the schooner Claremont, off Dungeness. The Pride of the Dee was struck amidships and quickly foundered. The crew clambered on the Claremont, which brought them to Dover. They lost all their effects. The Claremont is now lying in Dover Harbour, and is badly damaged.
The Pride of the Dee, which was managed by a crew of four or five men under a foreign shipper, belonged to Mr. Howard, a well known ship owner, of Runcorn. She was built at Chester about forty years ago at a cost of £2,000, but she had naturally greatly depreciated in value, and the owner's loss is estimated at £600. The vessel was partially insured with the Dee Shipowning Association at Connah's, Quay, but as it is feared the Pride of the Dee was at fault in the collision, the association will probably be asked to compensate the owners of the Claremont for the damage she has sustained.

Wooden schooner (later ketch) Excelsior, built Sanders/Bishton, Chester, 1866, 90 tons, 75.0 x 20.0 x 9.8 ft, ON 52645, owned Henry Craven, Buckley, registered Chester. Lloyd's Register quotes built December 1866 by Bishton at Chester. Later owned James Coppack, and then Sinnott, Clonakilty, registered Chester. Later described as a ketch, and 77 tons. Register closed 1917, last MNL entry 1917. Last definite newspaper report is "Excelsior 76 Sinnott" in Garston Old Dock in November 1912.
Several sailing vessels called Excelsior are reported as lost in 1916/7: schooner from Whitstable to Sunderland, lost Whitby, Sept 1916; ketch which sprung a leak and foundered 21-7-1917, 3 crew saved. Not sufficient detail is available to identify them.

Wooden schooner Imperial, built Sanders/Bishton, Chester, 1867, 107 tons, 82.0 x 22.6 x 10.4 ft, ON 58205, for James Fisher of Barrow, according to newspaper report, then owned Hancock of Buckley. However MNL reports from 1870, owner as Davison of Flint. Register closed 1895. Lloyd's Register gives Sr 107 tons, b Chester, November 1867 by Bishton, owned Davison, reg Chester.
Voyage London to Saltney with manure, 29th December 1894, in gale driven ashore at Perranporth and wrecked. Crew of 4 saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 02 November 1867]:
Ship Launch. On Tuesday last fine schooner 190 tons burthen was launched from the Dee Bank Shipbuilding Yard, the presence of goodly number of spectators. The vessel was named the Imperial, the ceremony of christening her being performed by Miss Sanders, the daughter Mr. Edward Sanders, manager of the yard. The Imperial is intended for foreign and coasting trade, and she has been purchased by James Fisher, Esq. Her dimensions are as follows: Length, for measurement, 81ft 4in.; extreme breadth, 20ft. 7in.; depth hold, 10ft. 6in. The launch was a most successful one.

[from Western Morning News - Monday 31 December 1894]:
During the gale on Saturday, the schooner Imperial of Chester, with manure from London to Saltney, was driven ashore at Perranporth, and the crew of four rescued with difficulty by the rocket apparatus.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 05 January 1895]:
CONNAH'S QUAY. Another heavy gale was experienced at the port throughout Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by hail and snow. Late on Saturday night a telegram was received conveying the unfortunate news that the schooner Imperial had been driven ashore near New Quay, Cornwall, and was expected to become a total wreck. Further intelligence received on Sunday announced that the ship had gone to pieces, the Imperial was a fine schooner of 180 tons burthen, owned by Messrs. W. Hancock and Co., Buckley, and was bound from London to Saltney with a cargo of manure. She was commanded by Captain Samuel Coppack. Ships lying back at the port and Mostyn Deeps have again encountered the full fury of the gale.

Bishton's shipyard, in name and practice:

[excerpt from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 14 March 1868]:
The foreman (who was Mr. Sanders' son) directed the apprentices in the absence of Mr. Sanders. There was no one else to give orders but Sanders and his son. Had only seen Mr. Bishton once in 12 months. Had been an apprentice four years, and during that time had seen Mr. Bishton at the works but five times. The business of the yard was conducted by the Mr. Sanders who had given his evidence, and by his son, who was the foreman. There were fifteen apprentices under indentures, and five who had not been bound.

Wooden Schooner Excellent, built Bishton, Chester, November 1868, 76 tons, 71.8 x 19.2 x 10.8 ft, ON 58207, registered Glasgow 1868, last MNL listing 1885, owned Clavel, London.

The last seagoing vessel listed as built at Chester - the Balogun - is a bit of a mystery. She was a larger than average vessel, and is reported in Lloyd's Register as built by Allsup. William Allsup is a name associated with iron shipbuilding at Preston. He is listed as owner of Ocean Spray, wooden schooner, built by Dee Bank in 1860; also in 1870-1, he launched, at Preston, two wooden brigantines: British Seaman [ON 62768] and Belle [ON 65048] - so he had the expertise to manage the completion of a vessel at Chester.
The area on the banks of the Dee at Chester, where the shipyards were located, became used for the gas company, increasingly from 1865. The gasholders were conspicuous until the 1960s.

Wooden brigantine Balogun, built Chester October 1870 by Allsup, 182 tons, 101.1 x 24.2 x 9.1 ft, ON 65893. Lloyd's Register quotes the builder as Allsup. Registered Liverpool, first owner Kidd, trading to Africa. Reported Missing - having left Old Calabar for Falmouth with palm oil and kernels, master Crosby, on 11 May 1885.

[from Shields Daily News - Tuesday 25 May 1880]:
FEVER STRICKEN SHIP. The Liverpool brig Balogun, from Brass River, West Coast of Africa, ran into Falmouth Roads on Sunday, for orders, and reports that during the voyage four of the crew had died from fever, and had been buried at sea. Fresh hands will be shipped to enable the vessel to proceed to her port of discharge.

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 19 November 1885]:
MISSING AND OVERDUE VESSELS. The following vessel, not having arrived at its port of destination since date specified, is considered overdue: The Balogun, Crosby master, which left Old Calabar for Scilly or Falmouth, [with palm oil and kernels] for orders, May 13. [26 November - posted Missing]

Wooden lugger Governor Wodehouse, built Chester 1856, 30 tons, registered Liverpool 1856, owned T Moss, Liverpool. ON 16884. Last MNL listing 1885. [initially served to Demerara, later possibly a fishing vessel, lugger] [Governor Wodehouse served British Honduras 1851-4,..]

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 06 October 1856]:
Friday Oct 8. Sailed Governor Wodehouse, Wright, Demerara.

Wooden smack Ocean Queen, built Chester 1858 or Runcorn 1854 [Chester 1858 from MNL in 1872; but registered Liverpool 410/1854 and advert says built Runcorn 1854], 40 tons, 55.8 x 16.5 x 8.1 ft, registered Liverpool. ON 6997. Owned by a fishing company. Later registered London (1858), Galway (1859-68, now 51 tons), Dublin (1869-1874), Liverpool (1875 - 1911, when closed). LL44. Last owner Joseph Foulkes, Port Dinorwic.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Thursday 04 March 1858]:
SALE: by the Liquidator of the London and West of Ireland Fishing and Fish Manure Company. Trawler OCEAN QUEEN, 51 90-100 tons per register; built at Runcorn in 1854, Length, 55 8-10 feet; breadth, 16 5-10 feet; depth, 8 1-10th feet. Lying in the Floating Dock, Galway.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 03 May 1902]:
A Stray Pigeon. Captain W. Laugharne writes that on the 28th ult., when sea with the fishing smack Ocean Queen, a pigeon flew into the cabin. On its leg was a ring marked 23. W. H. S. 1901., he believes this information may be important to someone. The pigeon is now at 43, Breeze-hill, Walton, Liverpool.

Wooden barge Alice Burton, built Chester 1868, 48 tons, owned T. H. Burton, Liverpool, ON 161098. Only registered at Liverpool 1929. Sunk in Mersey 1939, refloated, in MNL to 1947.

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Also some sailing vessels built in the Dee estuary 1850 on [to 1860] in Flintshire (Saltney, Queensferry, Connah's Quay, Fflint, Mostyn, Ffynnongroew).
see Also vessels built in Flintshire at Rhyl and Rhuddlan; and boats built at Prestatyn.
Wave 1850 built Talaen?
Ann & Mary 1851 built Queensferry
Success 1851 built Jones, Fflint
Breeze 1852
Lady Helena 1852
Britius 1853
Miss Nightingale 1854 built David Jones, Fflint
Robin Hood 1854, built Fflint
Mary Garland 1854
Sarah Ellen 1855 built McCallum, Ferguson, Baird, Fflint
Sea Rover 1855 built Mostyn
Isabella 1856
Kattie Darling 1856
Flintshire Lass 1856
Alice Isabelle 1856 built Mathias, Mostyn
Chester Trader 1857
Cyril 1857
Gipsey 1857 built Jones, Fflint
Nina 1857 built Ferguson, Baird, Fflint
Three Brothers 1857
Orion 1857 built Mathias & Richards, Mostyn
Denbighshire Lass 1857 built Jones, Fflint
Mag 1858 built David Jones, Fflint
Mary & Jane 1858
John James 1859 built McCallum, Ferguson, Baird, Connah's Quay
Price Jones 1859 built McCallum, Ferguson, Baird, Connah's Quay
Mary 1859
Pride of the Lake 1859
Sarah Beck 1859
Industry 1860 built Jones, Fflint
Wepre Lass 1860

Wooden schooner Ann & Mary, built Queensferry, Dee, 1851, registered Chester, owned John Powell, who was a shipbuilder at Queensferry (called Kingsferry earlier). ON 2303, 72 tons. More history Voyage Cardiff to Holyhead, with coal, struck Skomer, 15 November 1876, sunk, crew saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 17 November 1876]:
MILFORD. Nov. 16 (By Telegraph) The Ann and Mary schooner, of Chester, Hughes, from Cardiff for Holyhead (coals), struck Skomer Island last evening at 5 p.m., and went to pieces immediately. The crew landed on the island, and were brought to Dale this morning at 10 a.m.

Wooden schooner Success, built Jones & Hughes, Fflint 1851, 49 nrt, ON 3382, registered Chester, then owned Amlwch. Register closed 1911. In 1865 owned Parry, Fflint. Damaged at Amlwch 1889. More history

[from Chester Courant - Wednesday 12 March 1851]:
Launch at Flint. On Tuesday, a beautiful schooner, the Success, was launched in the most pleasing manner, in sight of hundreds of spectators. The vessel is the property of Micheal Parry, Esq., and Messrs Jones and Hughes, shipbuilders, Flint. She is built of the best oak, and is to be employed in the cheese trade between Chester and London. On the occasion about 40 of the leading men of the town and neighbourhood sat down to a repast, at the Royal Oak Inn; and 32 of the carpenters and labourers were regaled below. The party up stairs was presided by Richard Gardner, Esq.; the Mayor and Edward Bates Esq, as vice-presidents; and the workmen, by Mr Edward Williams, master of the Hope trader.

[from Western Daily Press - Saturday 23 March 1889]:
SEVERE GALES. Severe gales swept over portions of the country on Thursday, the effects being chiefly felt on the coast. At Amlwch the tide was hurled into the harbour with such terrific force that it broke away the great timber barriers at the mouth and smashed them in pieces. The vessels in the harbour were then left in a terribly perilous position; they strained their anchors, and ultimately the cable of the schooner Emperor parted and she was carried out of the harbour on the swell and hurled against the quay and was broken to pieces, while great portion of the lighthouse has been carried clean away. The vessels inside the harbour then began to drift, and were blown up to the far end. The smack Elizabeth and Ellen got jammed between the schooners Success and Mary Ann, and was crushed, her crew experiencing a providential escape. The Martha schooner, with coal, collided with another schooner, and had her bow, stern, and sides crushed in, and foundered. The schooner Success was then forced against another vessel and got her masts carried away and her bulwarks and sides staved in. The British Queen, a large three-masted iron vessel, had her bowsprit taken away, and then, running into the schooner Alnwick, smashed her bow in, and also did other damage. The schooner Renown had her bowsprit taken away.

Wooden sloop Breeze, built Fflint 1852, 19tons, ON 1625, registered Chester, then 1910-23 at Caernarfon, register closed 1923, but in MNL to 1933.

Wooden schooner Lady Helena, built Fflint 1852, 45 tons, ON 27525, registered Chester, then owned Bangor, County Down. Register closed 1896. More history Ashore near Annagassan, 7 April, 1894. Cargo discharged. Put back in service.

[from Northern Whig - Wednesday 14 January 1891]:
Sale ... Bangor ... Bangor Lime Works ... LOT 2. The SCHOONER LADY HELENA, about 90 tons burthen, and engaged in conveying Coal and Limestone. She is a safe boat and in splendid condition.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Monday 09 April 1894]:
Dunany Point (dated: Castle Bellingham, April 7). Schooner Lady Helena, from Ayr for Newry, coal, arrived Annagassan yesterday. Parted one cable and slipped another. Probably discharge.
[Dunany Point. April 9. The cargo of the Lady Helena has been sold at Annagassan]

She was put back in service: [from Glasgow Herald - Monday 01 April 1895]:
Ayr. sailed. Lady Helena, Bangor, coal.

Wooden brig Britius, built Fflint 1853. Registered Chester 1853, 243 tons, ON 420, registered Beaumaris from 1859, 219 tons. Voyage New York to Cobh with grain, posted missing, all 10 aboard lost, 7 February 1862.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 28 September 1854]:
THE very superior Brig BRITIUS; built at Flint, in North Wales, 1853, and classed in Lloyd's A 1 twelve years. This desirable vessel is most faithfully constructed of the very best materials, sails well, carries a large cargo on an easy draught, and, with her stores, is in excellent order. The dimensions per register are - length, 90 feet; breadth, 22 7-10 feet; depth, 14 5-10 feet. Now discharging cargo in the St. Katharine Dock. [also for sale December 1852; January 1853; July 1861]

[from Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury - Saturday 24 May 1862]:
On Monday, three ships were posted at Lloyd's missing - a notification implying that all hopes of their being heard of is past - namely, the Britius, Isabella, and Tiberius, all homeward bound from New York to Liverpool. There were, with their cargoes, insured at Lloyd's.

Wooden schooner Miss Nightingale, built David Jones, Fflint 1854. ON 27006. Registered Chester 1855, 101 tons. Voyage London to Canaries, departed 22 October 1860, some wreckage, from return voyage, recovered January 1861, off Yarmouth, all 7 crew lost.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 22 November 1856]:
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, by MR. JAMES WILLIAMS, at the Royal Oak Inn, in the town of Flint, on Thursday, November 27th, 1856, at three o'clock the afternoon, subject to conditions, 38-64 SHARES of and in that first-rate new Clipper VESSEL, Miss Nightingale, built and launched at Flint in September, 1855, will carry 180 Tons, is copper-fastened up to the bends, classed A 1 at Lloyd's for 12 years, sails fast at an easy draught, is well found in every respect, and in perfect order. She now lies at Yarmouth, with a cargo of oats from Limerick, and is insured against total loss to the sum of £2,000. The above Vessel is well worthy of the attention of any party requiring such a tonnage. For further particulars apply to Mr. David Jones, Ship Builder, Flint; to the Auctioneer, at his Office, Maes-y-dre, Holywell.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 29 August 1860]:
GREENOCK Aug. 25: John Williams, mate of the schooner Miss Nightingale, of Chester, was drowned in the river, at Glasgow, on Thursday, having fallen from the railing of his vessel, where he had been sitting. The occurrence was observed by a seaman on board, who gave an alarm, and soon several men jumped into a boat to rescue him. He never came to the surface, and his body was not recovered for half-an-hour afterwards. He was in a state of intoxication when the accident occurred. He was 21 years of age, and a native of Chester.

[from London Evening Standard - Tuesday 23 October 1860]:
Deal Oct 22, Arrived from the river, .. The Miss Nightingale, for the Canaries.

[from Ipswich Journal - Saturday 05 January 1861]:
YARMOUTH ... On Wednesday last, sundry papers [boxed] of oranges were washed ashore near this place, from the schooner "Miss Nightingale", Garret, of Chester, which is supposed to have foundered in the late gales.

Wooden brigantine Robin Hood, built Fflint 1854, registered Beaumaris 15/1854, 155 tons. ON 1680. Owned Treweek, Amlwch, 132 tons. Voyage Poole to Runcorn, with clay, ashore near Durleston Head, 3 March 1870, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 24 January 1857]:
Sale. ... The desirable A 1 British built Brigantine ROBIN HOOD, 155 tons old register, 132 tons new system, built at Flint in 1854 and classed Al twelve years. She is a strong faithfully built vessel, copper fastened, abundantly found in stores, shifts without ballast, and delivers 220 tons at twelve feet water. Lying in Husskisson Dock. ...

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 04 March 1870]:
SWANAGE. March 3: Easterly, light, fine. The schooner Robin Hood, of Amlwch, Pritchard, from Poole for Runcorn (clay), got on shore at Durlestone Head about 2 p.m., and is likely to become a total wreck; crew saved. [another report: The men launched the long boat, and saved themselves and a portion of their goods. The vessel shortly afterwards broke up.]

Wooden brig Mary Garland, built Fflint 1854, 277 nrt, ON 12920, registered Chester, Liverpool, Guernsey. More history 19/11/1875: Abandoned off Southwold/Cromer. On a voyage from the Tyne to Poole with a cargo of coal.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 14 December 1854]:
Liverpool. Entered for Loading: Mary Garland, James, Lima.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 22 March 1865]:
Sale. The Brig MARY GARLAND, 227 tons N.N.M; built at Flint, on the River Dee, in 1854; carries 340 tons weight on a light draught, takes the ground, shifts without ballast; was yellow-metalled and continued three years A 1 in December, 1862; is well found. Lying tn Prince's Dock. Apply to J. GLYNN and SON, LiverpooL

[from Ipswich Journal - Tuesday 23 November 1875]:
Harwich: The master and crew of nine hands belonging to the Mary Garland, a vessel of 227 tons register, of Guernsey, were landed here on Saturday from the fishing lugger Gratitude, of Lowestoft, which picked them up about twelve miles distant from and abreast of Southwold, at 7 o'clock in the morning. They were then in an open boat in which they had been since 10 o'clock on the previous night, their vessel having sprung a leak, filled, and sank. The boat in which they were found was floated off the desk of their ship by a heavy sea.

Wooden brigantine/schooner Sarah Ellen, built by Ferguson, M'Callum & Baird, Fflint 1855, 121grt, ON 1398, registered Liverpool, later Swansea then owned Morgan, Amlwch. Register closed 1908. More history. Also described in MNL as a brigantine. Voyage Wicklow to Swansea, driven ashore [with image of wreck] in Holyhead Bay on Penrhos Rocks, crew of 4 saved, 22 November 1908.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 08 May 1855]:
Ship Launch. On Thursday last, the 3rd instant, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Ferguson, M'Callum, and Baird, Flint, a magnificant A 1 twelve years medium Clipper brigantine, called the Sarah Ellen, of Liverpool, of 142 tons, n.m., register. This little vessel is now in the Queen's Dock.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 12 December 1856]:
Fleetwood, Dec. 10. The schooner Sarah Ellen, of and from Liverpool for Swansea, with copper ore, was towed in here last night, with loss of foretopmast and other damage, and two men killed by falling from aloft.

[from Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 November 1908]:
EXCITING LIFEBOAT RESCUE. SMART WORK AT HOLYHEAD. The Holyhead lifeboat succeeded after a severe struggle with the wind and waves, in reaching the Sarah Ellen, a schooner, and taking off her crew. The rescue, carried out by coxswain Owen Williams, was a marvellous triumph of seamanship, and doubtless saved the four lives of the crew, for early this morning the Sarah Ellen, which had been straining all night, broke away from her anchors, and was carried at a terrific rate towards the Penrhos Rocks. No human effort could save her, and she struck with dreadful force on the point, and speedily became a total wreck, the huge breakers grinding her against the jagged rocks until her hull was in splinters.
The lifeboat herself was out for four hours and had an awful experience. Failing to prevail against the enormous seas and hurricane, she had to run ashore on Penrhos Sands where she now lies embedded, and the task of removing her will be a difficult one. ... [Voyage Wicklow to Swansea, master Michael Kinsella]

Wooden barque Sea Rover, built Mostyn 1855, registered Liverpool, 45/1855, 34 tons. ON 13583. By 1865, registered London, owned Dymes, 213 tons. Last MNL entry 1868, owned Payne, London. Voyage Liverpool to S Africa, driven ashore off East London, cargo iron pipes, 27 July 1868, crew saved.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 June 1863]:
The very superior British-built Barque SEA ROVER, 228 tons NM, 212 tons register, length 111 feet 8-10ths; breadth 20 feet 8-10ths; depth 12 feet 8-10ths; built of most carefully selected materials, at Mostyn, in 1855, and classed A 1 thirteen years; is copper fastened throughout; and sheathed with yellow metal, is now in good cundition, having just been examimed on the grid-iron; she is a strong and well finished vessel; carries a large cargo for her tonnage, having delivered 428 tons weight and measurment on thirteen feet water. Her inventory is most abundant, and she will be found on inspection a superior vessel. Lying in Queen's dock. ...

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 06 March 1868]:
For CAPE TOWN, Direct, Will sail positively on the 7th instant. The fine clipper Barque, SEA ROVER, A 1 thirteen years; has the whole of her dead weight engaged, and has only room for a few tons of light goods. Apply to CARGILL & CO.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 07 September 1868]:
Three fine barques, the SEA ROVER, the SHANTUNG, and CONSTANTIA, were wrecked in a gale off East London on July 27. The crews were saved. [another report: cargo, iron pipes, saved]

Wooden schooner Isabella, built Fflint 1856, 81 tons, ON 14381. Registered Douglas, Chester, and Padstow, register closed 1902. More history Voyage Waterford to Penryn [Falmouth] with oats, struck Manacles, 9 March 1902, and sank, crew saved.

[from North Devon Journal - Thursday 13 March 1902]:
BIDEFORD. The schooner "Isabella," of Padstow, was wrecked on the Manacles on Sunday. The crew saved themselves in their boat. The mate, John Cottell, belongs to Bideford. [Waterford for Penrhyn, making for Falmouth, with oats]

Wooden schooner Kattie Darling, built Fflint 1856, ON 12394, registered Chester, Cardigan, Swansea, then Dublin. Register closed 1926, ketch 54 tons, owned Robert Conway of Wicklow, registered Dublin. In 1865 owned David Jones, Fflint, who was a shipbuilder there. More history. From Wicklow with pit props, entering Liverpool, on 26 October 1925, grounded on revetment and capsized. Crew of 4 saved in their boat.

[from Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 27 October 1925]:
The New Brighton and Hoylake lifeboats were called out early yesterday morning to a small schooner, the Kattie Darling, bound from Wicklow to Garston, which had run on to the revetment or stone wall in the Mersey Channel. Flares were sent up by the captain and four members of the crew, who took to their boat and were rescued by a passing schooner, the services of the lifeboats not being required. Before being launched, the Hoylake lifeboat had to be taken three miles across sandbanks, as the tide was out. The Kattie Darling, loaded with pit props, was sunk.

[from Dundee Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1925]:
Liverpool telegraphs that the schooner Harry Herbert [ON 28186, b Rhyl 1860, owned Courtmacsherry] stranded on the revetment early on October 26, and the schooner Kattie Darling when going to her assistance also went ashore on the revetment. The crew of the latter went aboard the Harry Herbert which was floated and brought safely to anchor off New Ferry. The Kattie Darling refloated and was placed on sand near the beach. She is being moved higher up the beach, when it is anticipated that she will dry sufficiently by October 28 to enable an examination to be made. It is understood that the vessel is very badly damaged. [Kattie Darling - master Robert Conway]

Wooden schooner Flintshire Lass, built Fflint 1856, 97 tons. ON 12395, registered Chester 6/1856, in MNL to 1869, owned Thomas, Flint. LR1859 gives owned Jones & Co, built Flint 1856. So probably built by Jones. Abandoned 21st July 1867 on Arklow Banks, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 13 July 1857]:
Arrived July 11. Flintshire Lass, Jones, Dunkirk.

[from Wicklow News-Letter and County Advertiser - Saturday 22 February 1868]:
REPORT of the Arklow Life-Boat, for the year 1867. The Committee of the Arklow Branch of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution in presenting their Report for the past year have every reason to be satisfied with its operations, more particularly with reference to casualties in the neighbourhood, but two having taken place wherein the services of the Life-Boat were demanded, the first being a schooner, the Flintshire Lass, of Chester, which was observed in the afternoon of the 21st July on Arklow Banks; having proceeded thither the Coxswain found the vessel abandoned and immersed to the gunwales, preventing her name being observed, but on enquiry her name was ascertained as above, and that the crew landed at Wicklow in their own boat; the vessel became a total wreck on the same night.

Wooden sloop Chester Trader, built Fflint 1857, 38 tons, ON 18860, registered Chester, Caernarfon then Beaumaris. Register closed 1899. More history Anglesey archives: Vessel stranded at Hells Mouth, Pwllheli, 27/6/1898, master David Hughes, b 1841, and mate William Moore, b 1879.

[from Empire News & The Umpire - Sunday 05 May 1895]:
Manchester Ship Canal. ... in addition, there floated outward the sloop "Chester Trader" for Connah's Quay, ... [had brought slates in from Conway]

Wooden schooner Cyril, built Fflint 1857, 59 tons, registered Chester, register closed 1894. ON 18863. More history Voyage Dunmanus to Liverpool, leaky and abandoned near Tuskar, 31 October 1894. Crew of 3 saved.

[from Cork Daily Herald - Saturday 03 November 1894]:
A RESCUED CREW LANDED. Newport, Friday. The steamer, Corso, from Dublin, reached Newport, Monmouth, to-day, with the crew of the Anglesey schooner Cyril, whom they rescued in as exhausted condition from their sinking vessel fourteen miles [SE] from the Tuskar. The sea was so rough that the work of rescue occupied five hours.

[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 17 November 1894]:
CYRIL. Report of Robert Hughes, master of the schooner Cyril, of Chester, 44 tons, from Dunmanus, near Crookhaven, Oct. 19. 8 am., for Liverpool, with 500 barrels of mackerel. Proceeded, and was wind bound at Crookhaven, leaving there Monday, 29th. On the same day, weather wild, wind S.E. to S.S.W., blowing hard, with a heavy sea from the S.E. to S.S.W., the vessel was beating hard to try and keep off the Irish coast, but our sails, topsails, fore and aft foresail, were blown to pieces, and the vessel commenced to make water badly on the Wednesday night when outside Kinsale. At 4 p.m. on Thursday, the water was over the cabin floor about one foot. We got the cabin clear once, but one of the boxes of the pump broke and rendered that pump useless. We could not keep the vessel free with the other pump. We hoisted signals of distress, which were answered by the steamer Corso, which bore down abreast of us. I told the master that my vessel was in a sinking condition, and asked him to save us. I got on board first by means of a life-belt, and then the long boat was lowered to save the two men, but it capsized and was lost. The master then lowered another boat, and rescued the two men. The weather was too bad to think of taking the vessel in tow. When we left her, the bulwarks were under water on the port side, and I think she foundered soon afterwards. Newport, Nov. 2.

Wooden schooner Gipsey, built David Jones, Fflint 1857, 72 tons, ON 12400, registered Chester, then Belfast 1917-21. Reported as built Jones. Register closed 1922.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 29 May 1857]:
Flint. The ship building trade has of late been extensively revived in this port, and now bids fair to be a permanent source of benefit to the town and neighbourhood. On the 8th inst. a flat, intended for the Chester trade, [Chester Trader?] was launched, and on the following Monday, a very beautiful clipper-built schooner, the "Jipsie,"[sic] nearly 160 tons burden, belonging to Mr. J. V. Harrison and others, was launched from the yard of Mr. David Jones. On the same day, another schooner of similar dimensions to the Jipsie, called the "Nina," also glided into the silvery deep, from the yard of Messrs. Allen, Ferguson, and Beard. Each of the builders we have named have other vessels now on the stocks.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 16 April 1921]:
GIPSEY (schooner), of Belfast. Dundalk to Connahs Quay, cargo potatoes, burst cable during gale yesterday in Mostyn Deeps and drifted above Llanerchymore. Tug Taliesin offered assistance and took the ship in tow, but broke ship's rope entering Mostyn Gutter, afterwards succeeded getting ship safely into Mostyn with tug's rope. (Connahs Quay, April 15)

Wooden schooner Nina, built Allen [sic], Ferguson & Baird, Fflint 1857, 65 tons, ON 12399, registered Chester, later owned Liverpool. Registered Bridgewater 1897-8, owned Bridgewater, 59 tons. Register closed 1898. Foundered off Tintagel, 5 September 1898, crew saved. More history

Launch info.

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 05 September 1898]:
NINA. Boscastle, Sept. 5, 10 52 a.m. Schooner Nina, of Bridgewater, foundered off Tintagel. Crew saved.

Wooden schooner Three Brothers, built Fflint 1857, 33 tons, ON 14456, registered Liverpool. In MNL to 1882. Owned Ball, Hoylake. Grounded at Llanfairfechan, 18 January 1881, on voyage Penmaenmawr to Hoylake with macadam.

[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 22 January 1881]:
LLANFAIRFECHAN, Jan. 19. Three Brothers schooner, of Liverpool, Dennis, from Penmaenmawr for Hoylake (macadam), slipped from her anchor yesterday and was ran on the beach here; crew saved. It is expected that the vessel, which is apparently very little damaged, will be got off next springs.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 22 January 1881]:
The schooner "Three Brothers," of Chester [sic, owned Cheshire but registered Liverpool], drove ashore at Llanfairfechan on Tuesday. The crew, consisting of two men, were rescued through the gallantry of William Hughes, a boatman, and two other young men, who manned a small boat, and after struggling bravely, managed to reach the ill-fated vessel in the face of a tremendous sea, a strong gale from eastward blowing at the time.

General information about some shipyards in Flintshire.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 17 February 1855]:
SALE: A SHIPBUILDER'S YARD, most conveniently situated, at Talacre Harbour, in the river Dee, Flintshire, and well adapted for the building of large vessels; together with the STOCK-IN-TRADE, comprising valuable Oak, Ash, Elm, and other Timber, expressly selected for the trade, on Thursday, the 6th of March next, at the King's Head Hotel, at Holywell,

Mostyn history [from Flintshire Observer - Friday 20 February 1857]:
Mostyn. In a commercial point of view Mostyn at the present moment stands pre-eminently high. The gigantic Colliery of James Thomas Cookney, Esq., renders it, as a coal-getting neighbourhood, of great importance. The collieries are now, we are happy to state, in a thriving condition, and are of the greatest benefit to the neighbourhood, the number of hands employed amounting to several hundreds. The modern and ornamental buildings, including the engine house and other offices connected with the colliery afford a pleasing contrast to the dingy aspect collieries generally present. The facilities for the transfer of coal are such that few if any other colliery can boast of. The wharf and dock recently constructed by the spirited proprietor, are within but a few yards of the pit's mouth, and railway communication is equally as convenient, the Chester and Holyhead line, running in close proximity. The Mostyn coal mine is considered a model colliery, and the entire management and workings of it are so admirably performed that it ranks as one of the first collieries in the United Kingdom. The extensive collieries and Foundry of Messrs. Eyton & Co., also greatly contribute to the well-being of the locality and confer many advantages upon the community at large. The ship-building trade has of late been revived and is now being carried on with energy by Messrs. Mathias and Richards. Amidst the other advantages possessed by Mostyn, the daily communication per Steamer to and from Liverpool, is a considerable boon, and must necessarily be attended with many advantages. Its picturesque Railway Station, and commodious Hotel, are also objects which here should be mentioned. Mostyn during the summer months not only presents inducements to the man of business but to the pleasure seeker also. The richly wooded and stately parks and mansions of Mostyn, Downing, and Talacre, present charms as a landscape, which can hardly be surpassed, and we trust that ere long it will be our pleasure again to notice the improving condition of this important village. We should be happy to see a little more inducement offered by landowners for house-building, houses being remarkably few, and much sought for. If leases were granted we doubt not that neat cottages and villas would be immediately erected.

Wooden schooner Alice Isabelle, built Mathias, Mostyn, 1856, registered Liverpool, 1857, 82 tons. Owned Pringle, Southport. ON 17840. In MNL to 1864. Last recorded voyage Liverpool to Lisbon, departing 26 March 1891.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 22 November 1856]:
Launch at Mostyn Quay. A fine vessel of 170 tons burden, the property of Messrs. Pringle and Co., Southport, and built by Mr. Thomas Mathias, Mostyn, was launched on Thursday, the 13th inst. Being the first vessel ever built on the Quay, the novelty of the launch brought together a large assembly to witness the event. Amongst the company were the Lady Mostyn, of Mostyn, and family, the gentry generally of the neighbourhood. At high-water time, 11 o'clock, several cannons were fired; and the removing of the "daggers" took place simultaneously; whilst, amidst the most vociferous cheering, the Alice Isabelle, very beautifully and gracefully glided into her future element. The Alice Isabelle received her appellation at the hands of Mr. John Davies Jones, wine merchant, St. Asaph, who is a part owner. She is of a most beautiful model, clipper built, and is to be schooner rigged. During the proceedings. the vessels in the harbour hoisted their colours, and the day generally assumed the character of a general festival. ...
Two other vessels for the same firm are now on the stocks, by the same builder, at Mostyn Quay, of 350 [Orion probably] and 160 tons respectively. A brigantine and a schooner are also about to be erected by the same enterprising gentleman, the former at Rhyl [possibly Neophyte] and the latter at Rhyddlan [possibly Elizabeth ON16673, schooner, 43 tons, reg. 1857, or Elizabeth Martha]

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 04 March 1861]:
LINE of PACKETS tor LISBON. ... The beautiful clipper Schooner, ALICE ISABELLE, Captain Hughes, 130 tons burthen; A 1 at Lloyd's, and coppered. Shippers will find her in all respects a superior conveyance: now loading west side George's Dock. For terms of freight, &c. Apply to JOHN WALLS, 9, Commercial Buildings, Water-street.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 27 March 1861]:
Vessels Sailed. March 26. ... Alice Isabel, [sic] 92, Hughes, Strong, Reid & Co, Lisbon. [no further reports in newspapers]. Appropriation list is annotated: foundered.

Wooden barque Orion, built Mathias and Richards, Mostyn 1857. ON20456, registered Liverpool 1857, 224 tons. In MNL to 1868, owned Kelso, Liverpool, 224 tons. Reported burnt at Paraiba, Brazil, on 3 October 1868.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 22 October 1857]:
LAUNCH OF A SHIP AT MOSTYN. A few days ago was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Mathias and Richards, shipbuilders, Mostyn. a very handsome barque, named the Orion, of 250 tons register, and 400 tons burthen. intended for the South American (River Plate) trade. She is built of the best material and copper-fastened and iron-kneed throughout, no expense having been spared to render her a first-class craft, being registered at Lloyd's A 1 fifteen years. Her model has been much admired. and it is confidently anticipated that she will sail fast, and carry a large cargo upon an easy draught of water. She was constructed under the immediate superintendence of Messrs. S. Wright and Kelso, of Commercial-buildings, Water-street; is principally owned by Mr. Elsdon Pringle, of Southport; and is to be commanded by Captain Plomer, a gentleman well known and highly respected in commercial and maritime circles. The Orion was towed from Mostyn to the Mersey, and is now in Messrs. Clover and Royle's graving dock, Woodside.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 June 1868]:
LINE of PACKETS for PERNAMBUCO, ... The beautiful British-built clipper Barque, ORION, Captain S. Plomer; 224 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's thirteen years, and is in every respect a most eligible conveyance for fine goods. Apply to COTESWORTH, LYNNE and CO.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 02 December 1868]:
The barque Orion, of this port, was burnt to the water's edge at Parahiba, Oct.3.

Wooden schooner Denbighshire Lass, built Jones, Fflint, 1857. ON 20559, registered Beaumaris 18/1857, 73 tons, owned Reney, Connah's Quay, then registered Dublin from 1885-1926, owned Tyrrell, Arklow, latterly 61 tons. Voyage from Cardiff to Duncannon, with coal, leaky, abandoned near Smalls, 19 March 1926, crew of 3 saved.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 05 December 1857]:
FLINT. A very finely-modelled schooner, the Denbighshire Lass, was launched from the building yard of Mr. David Jones, of Flint, on Tuesday last. The dimensions are as follow: Length of keel, 67ft.; depth of hold, 9ft. 2in.; width of beam, 18ft. 9in.; length, 75ft.; registered tonnage 73, and will carry 140 tons. Classed A 1 for nine years. The principal owners are Mr. D. Jones, the builder, Mr. J. Hughes, of Denbigh, Mr. H. H. Price, of Bangor, and her commander, Capt. R. Rowlands, of Bangor. ...

[from Wicklow People - Saturday 27 March 1926}:
ARKLOW VESSEL LOST. The Arklow ketch, Denbighshire Lass, formerly owned by the late Capt. John Fitzpatrick, and which was sold some time ago, foundered during the week off the coast of Wales, and Capt. Murphy and the crew of two were landed in Liverpool suffering from exposure. ....

[from Gloucestershire Echo - Monday 22 March 1926]:
SHIRTS BURNED AS FLARES. Shipwrecked Men's Last Hope. Captain Murphy, of Cardiff, and the crew of two of the ketch Denbighshire Lass, which foundered off the cost of Wales, were landed at Liverpool on Saturday all suffering from exposure. In an interview Captain Murphy said:
We had burned our shirts off our backs, and every drop of fresh water had gone, and the little boat was being tossed about like a cork by mountainous seas. We left Cardiff on March 16. On the 17th, our ketch began to leak. We manned the pumps, but the storm increased, and the Denbighshire Lass began to fill. We tried to turn back, but it was impossible. The ketch being in a sinking condition, we abandoned her on March 19, and took to the lifeboat, with only the clothes we stood in. When night came, we took off our top clothes, shirts, and socks, and lighted flares. The mate was nearly helpless from exposure, and I had injured my leg. We had little food in the boat, and no fresh water. The following morning our distress signals were sighted by the Reindeer. She came alongside and took us aboard.

[from Western Mail - Tuesday 23 March 1926]:
DENBIGHSHIRE LASS SURVIVORS. The rescued members of the crew. of the Denbighshire Lass, which foundered between the Smalls and Milford Haven. Left to right: Seaman Martin Foley, Captain Murphy, and Mr. Ralph Wigman, mate. [photo in newspaper; leaky off Smalls so tried to make Milford, but abandoned before arrival]

Wooden schooner Mag, built David Jones, Connah's Quay, Fflint 1858. ON 18864. Register closed 1904. More history. Severely damaged while at anchor in Mostyn Roads, 19 May 1887. Towed in, derelict.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 05 March 1858]:
Connah's Quay. On Monday, March 1st, at 12 o'clock, (high water) the new schooner, "Mag," of 100 tons, belonging to Messrs Lomax, of Liverpool, was launched from the yard of Mr. David Jones, shipbuilder. Her proportions are well defined, and great credit is due to Mr. Thomas Hooson, deputy builder, for the efficient way in which she was fitted out. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the day, a large concourse of people were present to witness the launch of the first vessel erected at Connah's Quay. At three o'clock, a dinner was provided of a most bountiful kind, at the Quay Inn, when upwards of 100 sat down, and did ample justice to the good things before them. When the cloth was removed, the chairman, Mr. James Reney, proposed the health of the Owners, Messrs. Lomax, and hoped the new vessel would be successful. The health of the builders was then drank, amidst many wishes that they would soon have the pleasure of putting another vessel on the stocks. Captain J. Peers, proposed the health of Capt. Vickers, wishing him many prosperous voyages in his new ship and that she would prove a snug sea-worthy vessel. Mr. J. Hall, jr, proposed that a vote of thanks be given to the worthy landlady, Mrs Parry, for the very excellent dinner provided for the occasion. Song, by Mr. Wm. Evans, "The Irishman." Several other toasts and songs were given, and the proceedings of the evening were convivially maintained.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 25 May 1887]:
The Mag schooner, arrived here on Saturday after carrying away her two masts in the storm on Friday last, while lying at anchor in the roads; one man injured by the falling gear. (Connah's Quay, May 23.)

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 13 July 1887]:
Liverpool, July 12, 9 30 a.m., The Mag schooner, which lost both masts [while lying at anchor in the roads] in Mostyn Roads during gale May 19, has arrived in tow from Connah's Quay for repairs.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 28 May 1887]:
Connah's Quay. Arrival of derelict. In the morning the schooner Mag of Chester was towed into port having been completely stripped whilst endeavouring to enter the roads on the previous day. The vessel was a complete derelict.

Wooden schooner Mary & Jane , built Fflint 1858, 68 tons, ON 21038, registered Chester. Later owned Ulverston, and then by Gregory, Wicklow; register closed 1899. In 1865 owned David Jones, Fflint, who was a shipbuilder there. More history Voyage Liverpool to Wicklow, with coal, abandoned off Holyhead, 15 December 1899, crew saved.

[from Glasgow Herald - Monday 18 December 1899]:
SHIPPING CASUALTIES. Holyhead, Dec. 16. - The schooner Mary and Jane, from Liverpool to Wicklow, with coal, dismasted four miles north of Holyhead. Crew of three men taken off by the London and North-Western steamer Galtee More, and landed at Holyhead this morning. Lifeboat and tugboat seeking for the derelict.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 16 August 1851]:
Eisteddfod... Messrs. Callan, Ferguson, Baird, Callan, and Co. [sic], were the successful competitors for the 14th prize; that for the best model of a vessel fit for traversing the Dee, to be constructed by local carpenters. There were nine competitors.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 29 May 1858]:
ON SALE, A SCHOONER just launched at Connah's Quay, built under special survey, to class A 1 nine years at Lloyd's. Supposed burthen about 120 tons. Dimensions: Length of Keel, 63 feet 6 inches; Breadth of Beam, 18 feet 3 inches; Depth of Hold, 8 feet 5 inches. Round Counter, strong built and well finished. Will make an excellent coaster, being light draught of water, and will be ready for sea in a fortnight. For further particulars apply to FERGUSON, Mc.CALLUM and BAIRD, Ship Builders, Flint.

Schooner launched 30th August 1859. This checks with John James, below.

[from Cheshire Observer - Saturday 23 July 1859]:
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, - a splendid well-built SCHOONER, now ready for Launching, at Connah's Quay, built of good and sound material, to class A 1 at Lloyds, 9 years. Length 66 ft., breadth 19 ft., depth in hold 8ft. 8 in., to carry 130 tons, and shift without ballast. Apply to Mr David Jones, Ship Builder, Flint.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 03 September 1859]:
Launch on the Dee. - There was launched at Connah's Quay, Tuesday, the 30th ult, a fine schooner, of about 120 to 130 tons burden. It was a most handsome vessel, and is the property of Mr. D. Jones. [date matches John James below, but seems to be bigger and a schooner]

Wooden sloop John James, built McCallum, Ferguson & Baird, Connah's Quay, Fflint 1859, ON 27904, 30 tons, registered Chester, owned David Jones, then registered Aberystwyth, latterly owned Williams, New Quay, register closed 1902. [Ferguson & Baird moved from Fflint to Connah's Quay around 1858 to have more space to build]. Voyage Newquay to Swansea, in ballast, 13 February 1901, struck rock in Jack Sound and sank, crew saved.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 03 September 1859]:
FLINT.- Great activity has of late taken place in the building yard of Messrs. McAllum, Ferguson, and Baird, and on the 30th and 31st ult., two very beautifully modelled coasters of 80 tons burthen, the property of Mr. David Jones, Caerwys, were successfully removed from the stocks on to the waters of the Dee. The one launched on the 30th was called the "John James," and that on the 31st the "Price Jones," each bearing the appellation of two sons of the spirited and enterprising owner.

[from Illustrated London News - Saturday 01 January 1870]:
Lifeboat services in 1869. ... smack John James of Chester, saved vessel and crew, 2. ...

[from Western Mail - Wednesday 25 July 1900]:
Swansea: Exports coastwise, July 24. ... New Quay, John James, 48, coal, S & J Hill,...

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 15 February 1901]:
John James. Milford Haven. Feb. 14, 5 20pm. Smack John James from Newquay for Swansea, ballast, drifted on rocks in Jack Sound, and sank on 13th inst. Crew landed here.

Wooden sloop Price Jones, built McCallum, Ferguson & Baird, Connah's Quay, Fflint 1859, ON 27903, 23 tons, registered Chester, then Cardigan 1861 on. In MNL to 1884, owned Jenkins, Newport, Pembs. Voyage Saundersfoot to Newport, Pembs, with culm, ashore off Newport and wrecked, 27 April 1873, crew saved.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 29 April 1873]:
FISHGUARD, 27th Apl. The Price Jones (smack), Morgan, from Saundersfoot to Newport, Pemb., with culm, struck on a rock last night, at the entrance to Newport river; there is a heavy sea on this morning, and the vessel is fast breaking up, crew saved.
28th Apl., 1.20 p.m. The Price Jones is jammed between the rocks: keel, stem, stern post, rudder, and bulwarks gone; large holes in bottom, decks and coverings started; cannot be got off.

Wooden sloop Mary, built Fflint 1859, 68 tons, ON 27901, registered Chester, then owned Dilworth, Ulverston. Register closed 1897. More history

Wooden sloop Pride of the Lake, built Fflint 1859, 30 tons, ON 27942, registered Liverpool, Fleetwood, Liverpool, LL69, latterly owned Cooper, Hoylake. Probably a fishing vessel (see below). Register closed 1899. More history

[from Birkenhead News - Wednesday 02 May 1894]:
THE STATE OF HOYLAKE CHANNEL. QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT. In the House of Commons, on Monday, Colonel Cotton-Jodrell asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention had been directed to the fact that recently several casualties had again occurred to vessels endeavouring to enter or quit the lake at Hoylake, Cheshire, especially to the trawler Perseverance, to the Pride of the Lake, Princess, Sunshine, Gentle Annie [ON 70860], and to the Velocity, which las-named vessel sank on the bar at the west end , and whether he could now see his way to instructing the proper authorities to restore the Hoyle Lake to a condition of safe navigation.
Mr. Mundella: Sixty years ago, Hoylake possessed an anchorage with about sixty feet of water at low water of spring tides. Since then, it has been silting up, until at the present time it is too narrow for navigation, except with a fair wind. The casualties mentioned in the question are attributable to the crowded state of the narrow channel. I am not aware of any authority that is bound to maintain a reputed depth of water in the Hoyle Lake.
Colonel Cotton-Jodrell: The right hon. gentleman was kind enough last year to send down an official to inquire into the circumstances connected with the lighting of the harbour. Will he now cause a similar inquiry to be made as to the silting up of the harbour?
Mr Mundella: There is a local authority responsible for the lighting, but I am afraid that there is no authority that could be called upon to deepen the channel. However, I shall be very glad to do anything I can. I will make inquiry on the subject.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 25 August 1896]:
Runcorn. Pride of the Lake, 50, Stevens. [same to 18 September; last report found]

Wooden sloop Sarah Beck, built Fflint 1859, 34 tons, registered Liverpool, ON 27445, LL13, until closed 1906. Crew lists to 1903. Latterly owned Mrs Beck, Hoylake. Despite not being listed in MNL after 1906, a Hoylake fishing vessel named Sarah Beck is reported in newspapers until foundering in 1934. Possibly the second Sarah Beck was less than 15 tons - so not in MNL or Olsen's.

The Lifeboat Journal reports that: Beaumaris Lifeboat, on 16 November 1895, landed 4 crew of the cutter Sarah Beck of Liverpool.

[from Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 21 December 1934]:
WORST GALE ON RECORD. ... Among vessels lost with all hands were the Loweswater, Minnie Brown, the Hoylake trawlers, The Stag, and Ellen and Ann, the crew of the former being all of one family. .... In addition to The Stag, and Ellen and Ann, the Hoylake fishing fleet sustained severe losses. The Sarah Beck foundered in Rhos Bay, the crew being rescued by the Llandudno lifeboat, Sunlight No 1, and the Betsy was wrecked on Dove Point, Meols, her crew being rescued by a small body of volunteers who succeeded in getting a rope to the vessel. The Hoylake lifeboat which been out all night to signals of distress had her mast carried away and was put out of commission. Nine brave Hoylake men perished in the gale and the rest of fleet reached home in a battered condition.

Wooden schooner Industry, built Jones, Fflint, 1860, 72 tons. "Ships built on the river Clwyd" lists this vessel as built at Rhuddlan, Flintshire. ON 28045. More history. Broke from her moorings off Abersoch and sunk on Porthmadoc Bar, 7 December 1891.

[from The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard, 11th December 1891]:
LOSS OF A VESSEL. On Monday night last, the schooner "Industry" of Portmadoc, broke from her moorings at St Tudwall's Road, where she had been sheltering from the storms, along with other vessels. She collided with the adjoining vessel the "John Evans" and the crew finding themselves in danger jumped on board the "John Evans." The vessel drifted along, and the next morning she was found sunk on the Portmadoc bar, wrecked. Several pieces of the wreckage have been washed ashore. Only the top masts are now visible. [She was loaded with slates, and had only just sailed from Portmadoc].

Wooden schooner Wepre Lass, built Fflint 1860, 44 tons, ON 28049, registered Chester 10/1860, 44 tons, owned Fox, Fflint. From 1873-9 registered Caernarfon, owned Williams, Bryngwynedd. More history Voyage Silloth to Dundalk with coal, leaky and abandoned near Silloth, 30 September 1879, crew of 2 saved. Court case to establish whether she was scuttled intentionally.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Tuesday 13 January 1880]:
THE LOSS OF THE WEPRE LASS. OFFICIAL INQUIRY. A Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the schooner Wepre Lass, of Carnarvon, was commenced in St. George's Hall, Liverpool, yesterday, before Mr. Raffles, stipendiary magistrate, and Captains Castles and Parfitt, nautical assessors. Mr. Tyndall (Tyndall and Paxton) appeared for the Board of Trade, and Mr. Lockett appeared for the owners of the vessel, the captain being unrepresented. Mr. Tyndall remarked that as the object of the inquiry was to ascertain whether or not the vessel had been scuttled, it would only be fair to the captain and mate that they should remain in court, and take notes if they chose of the evidence. The court concurred, and the captain and mate remained in court. Mr. Tyndall then opened the case. He said the Wepre Lass was a wooden schooner of 44 tons register, built at Flint in 1860, and owned by Messrs. Griffiths, Thomas Davies, Lewis Williams, and David Jones. In 1873 she was insured in Banger for £200, her estimated value then being £300. From time to time she underwent repairs, the last occasion being at Carnarvon in 1878. On the 17th of September last she arrived at Silloth with a cargo of slates, and after discharging, she took in between 60 and 64 tons of coal for Dundalk. She then appeared staunch and tight in her hull, and she sailed on Sept. 30, her entire crew being the captain (Morris Hughes) and mate (Griffith Griffiths). According to the captain's statement, the wind freshened about four o'clock that afternoon, and sail was taken in about half-past four. The captain, who was at the tiller, saw water in the cabin, and finding that it increased, he and the mate went down to save their effects. Both then worked at the pumps, but the water still increasing they made for the land, and got out a boat. They afterwards got into the boat, and remained by the vessel for fifteen minutes, when she foundered. The same night they landed at Maryport, and reported that the schooner had sprung a leak. On the 28th of Oct., however, an engine driver named Donald, while going to his work along the beach, observed two pieces of the hull, one of which, on being examined by the authorities, was found to have a large piece, five inches long and three-quarters of an inch wide, cut out of it, and from its appearance it could not have been recently done. Since then another portion of the vessel had been seen at low water, and it was evident that she had gone down while at anchor, instead of in the way the captain had stated. The entire facts coming to the knowledge of the Board of Trade, a minute investigation was made, and from the evidence collected the present inquiry was ordered. Evidence was then given, and the inquiry was adjourned until to-day (Tuesday), at noon. [Court decision - loss to remain a matter of conjecture]

Report of 17 vessels built by David Jones up to 1862. [of these only Lady Fielding, Success, Miss Nightingale, Mag, Gipsey, Denbighshire Lass, Industry and Jane Porter are definitely identified]

Wooden schooner Jane Porter, built Jones, Fflint, 1862. ON 44044, registered Chester 1862, 110 tons, in MNL to 1864. Voyage Bordeaux to Greenfield (Dee estuary) with wheat, left 2 December 1863 and posted missing.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 19 July 1862]:
A new schooner, called the Jane Porter, was launched from the ship yard belonging Mr. David Jones, on Saturday, the 15th. inst, 11 40 am. The signal having been given, the vessel glided down in gallant style to her destined element, amidst the cheers of large concourse of people. The brass band which was in attendance immediately struck up "Rule Britannia," with most thrilling effect. This is the seventeenth vessel built by this spirited builder, and too much praise cannot be bestowed on this craft. Her lines and run are everything that can be desired, having been pronounced excellent by the surveyor from Lloyd's, where she is classed A 1 for nine years. Her dimensions: Length of keel, 78 feet; extreme length, 88 feet; breadth, 21 feet; depth of hold, 10 feet 10 inches; registered tonnage, 110; builders' measurement, 198 tons. She has been built for Capt Thomas Porter, who was formerly captain of the well-known vessel The Glynne, which, it will be remembered, foundered at sea some time back.

[from Glasgow Saturday Post, and Paisley and Renfrewshire Reformer - Saturday 30 January 1864]:
Chester, Jan. 22. The schooner Jane Porter, Porter, of this port, sailed from Bordeaux laden with wheat for Greenfield, on or about Dec. 2 last, and has not since been heard of.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 13 February 1864]:
Charitable Appeal. An earnest appeal is made to the practical sympathy of the public on behalf of the widow and eight children - seven of whom are girls, and the youngest only a few months old - of Captain John Porter, of the schooner Jane Porter, of Chester, who, together with his eldest son, 16 years of age, sailed from Bordeaux for Chester river on the 30th Nov. last, and has not been heard of since. The crew of the vessel also must have perished, for nothing whatever has been heard of any of them. The captain was very highly esteemed in Flint, his native place; and a small subscription has been raised there for his widow and children.


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Sailing vessels built at Rhuddlan and Rhyl, in Flintshire. A railway bridge was built at Rhyl in 1848, over the river Clwyd - and a road bridge in 1861 - opening to allow ships to reach Rhuddlan. The mouth of the Clwyd at Rhyl - called the Foryd - is still in use as a harbour.
The article "Ships built on the River Clwyd" by R F Roberts in Cymru a'r Mor, vol 14, 1991 has some extra details, but also some differences from MNL data.
Note that a small steam vessel Archibald was built at Prestatyn in 1853.

John & Betty 1785, built Rhuddlan?
Mary & Elizabeth 1826, built Rhuddlan
Susanna & Anna 1827, built Rhuddlan
Elizabeth 1842, built Rhuddlan
Lord Mostyn 1844 , built Rhuddlan
Betsey 1847, built Rhuddlan
Elwy 1853, built Rhuddlan
Joshua 1853, built Rhuddlan
Gwynedd Frances 1853, built Rhuddlan
Anglesea Lass 1854, built Rhuddlan
Margaret & Elizabeth 1855, built Rhuddlan
Margaret & Ann 1855, built Rhuddlan
Catherine Maria 1856, built Rhuddlan
Twin Sisters 1856, built Jones & Roberts, Rhuddlan
Pennington 1856, built Rhuddlan
Elizabeth Ann 1857, built John Roberts, Rhuddlan
Elizabeth 1857, built Rhuddlan
Baltic 1857, built Robert Jones, Rhyl
Elizabeth Martha 1857, built John Roberts, Rhuddlan
Neophyte 1857 built Robert Jones, Rhyl
Elizabeth 1858, built Rhuddlan
Elinor 1858, built John Roberts, Rhuddlan
Catherine 1858, built Rhyl
Mary Maudline 1859, built Robert Jones, Rhyl
Charlotte 1859, built John Roberts, Rhuddlan
Jameson 1859, built Rhuddlan
Harry Herbert 1860, built Robert Jones, Rhyl

Elizabeth 1853, built Prestatyn.

As well as the above, the article, Ships of the River Clwyd, lists the following:
Built Rhuddlan: Abbey Sl 44t 1851 ON9855;
Betty & Peggy Sl 24t 1783 ON16435; Eagle Bg 1785;
Ellen & Elizabeth Sl 15t 1845 ON12393;
Lady Mostyn Fl 29t 1841; Polly of the Vale Cu 10t 1845;
Success Sl 1768;
Built Rhyl: Annie Fl 60t 1859 ON27640;

Wooden brig John & Betty, built Rhuddlan 1785 [from sale advert]. Cumbrian shipping register gives built Conway, 1785, registered Whitehaven 133/1787, brigantine, 133t, reported lost off Malahide 10-1-1803.

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Wednesday 05 December 1787]:
To be SOLD in public Sale, to the highest Bidder, at Mr. Nelson's, the Golden Lion, in Maryport on FRIDAY the 7th of December next, The BRIG JOHN AND BETTY, John Scott, master, Burthen 160 Tons, or thereabouts; built at Rhydland, Wales, in 1785, of an easy draught of Water, sails and takes the Ground well, and now lying in the Harbour of Maryport. ...

Wooden schooner Mary & Elizabeth, built Rhuddlan 1826, registered Chester 1847, 49 tons, ON 10650, registered Beaumaris by 1868, in MNL to 1886, owned Thomas, Amlwch, 42 tons.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 14 May 1827]:
Vessels entered for Loading: E. Williams, 78, Mary and Elizabeth, Rhydland

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 13 November 1880]:
Glasson Dock. Sailed. Mary and Elizabeth, Williams, Barrow.

Wooden schooner Susanna & Anna, built Rhuddlan 1827, ON 8136, registered Belfast 1844, 59 tons, in MNL to 1874, listed as built 1827, owned Tweed, Belfast, 52 tons. Voyage Troon to Larne, with coal, leaky and sank, near the Maidens, 13 August 1873, crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 11 July 1828]:
SALE. ... and the Schooner SUSANNA and ANNA, burthen per register 85 tons, copper-fastened, only ten months old, and built at Rhyddlan, under particular inspection. ...

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 28 August 1873]:
Susanna and Anna. Report of William Fullerton, Master of the schooner Susannah and Anna, of Belfast, 51 tons, from Troon for Larne, the County of Antrim (90 tons of coal); Left Troon on Aug. 10, at 11 A.M., the tide half ebb, weather moderate and cloudy, and wind a moderate breeze from S.W. On Monday the 12th, at 11 p.m., tide about threequarters flood, weather hazy with showers, wind west, a fresh gale, the ship, when making for Larne Lough, and being about a mile north of the Maiden Lights, sprung a leak, and sank in 2.25 hours from being first observed, being between 1 15 and 1 20 a.m. on the 13th inst. We had not left the vessel three minutes before she went down.

Wooden flat Elizabeth, built Rhuddlan 1842, ON 16422, registered Chester 1842, 30 tons. By 1860 registered Beaumaris, in MNL to 1880, owned Williams, Aberffraw, 25 tons. Voyage Holyhead to Widnes, with fire clay, foundered in Rock Channel, 27 December 1879.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 31 December 1879]:
The flat Elizabeth, of Beaumaris, cargo fireclay, from Holyhead for Widnes, foundered about one mile NW of Horse Channel Fairway Bell Buoy on the 27th inst.

[from Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 January 1880]:
RELIEF TO SUFFERERS FROM SHIPWRECK. ... 20s in clothing to two seamen, forming the crew of the sloop Elizabeth, which sprang a leak aud foundered off the entrance to the Rock Channel, the 27th December, 1879.

Wooden schooner Lord Mostyn, built Rhuddlan 1844, registered Chester 10/1851, 56 tons. ON 25026. Registered Beaumaris from 1863, in MNL to 1893, owned Thomas, Amlwch, 46 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Amlwch, with scrap iron, ashore near Moelfre and wrecked, crew saved, 6 November 1890.

[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Monday 10 November 1890]:
The schooner Lord Mostyn. of Beaumaris, from Liverpool for Amlwch with old iron, drove ashore at Amlwch and sank on the 6th inst. The vessel is likely to become a total wreck.

[from Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 08 November 1890]:
DISASTERS OFF THE PORT. From Amlwch a telegram was received reporting the wreck of the Lord Mostyn, a coasting schooner. The vessel went ashore in Moelfra Bay, near to the place where the Royal Charter was wrecked many years ago. Fortunately all the crew of the Lord Mostyn were saved.

Wooden schooner Betsey, built Rhuddlan 1847, Registered Chester, 1847, 97 tons. ON 13215. Registered Beaumaris from 1857; then Caernarfon, 1887, owned Parry, Caernarfon, 76 tons. Voyage Bangor to Hull, with slates, leaky and abandoned in Cardigan Bay, 13 November 1887, crew saved.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 18 November 1887]:
BETSEY. Report of Robert Jones, master of the schooner Betsey, of Caernarvon, 76 tons, from Bangor, Nov. 11, for Hull, with 140 tons slates: Proceeded, and anchored off Caernarvon the same day, and sailed on the 12th. On the 13th November, at 4 a.m., tide being flood, weather fine, wind S.S.E., blowing a gentle breeze with a slight sea from the S.S.E., the vessel was about eight miles S.S.W. of Cardigan Lightship. We had all sail set and were steering S.S.W. On trying the pumps at 4 a.m. found we could not suck her. Finding this I got a light and went down into the hold, when I found that there was about 4 feet of water in it. We then fixed the second pump and commenced pumping with both pumps, but found the water increased on us very fast. We then got the boat out, fearing she would suddenly go down. We made signals to a schooner near us by waving a lamp, and at 9 a.m. she came to us. I asked for assistance and sent our boat to her. The boat returned with three men to assist in pumping, but we found the water still gained on us. The schooner was the Ann Davies, of Caernarvon. Another schooner coming near us we hailed her. She put her boat out and sent it with three men. At the time the water was washing over the top of the cargo. We found we could not save the vessel, and with the advice of all on board we left her and got on board the Ann Davies, of Caernarvon, and kept close to our own vessel until we saw her go down not long after we had left her. The other crew returned to their own vessel, the Mary Roberts, of Caernarvon. We were brought by the Ann Davies to the entrance of Milford haven, and rowed in our own boat to Milford, where we landed at 6 a.m. on the 14th.

Wooden brig Elwy, built Rhuddlan 1853, ON 22904, registered Liverpool 1854, 177 tons, registered Colchester 1862 - 1867, owned Mills, Colchester, 147 tons. Voyage London to Sunderland, in ballast, sunk by collision 17 March 1867, off the Gunfleet, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 23 October 1860]:
Sale: .. The fine A 1 Brig ELWY; 177 tons N.M.; built at Rhuddlan, North Wales, in 1853, and classed 9 years A 1; sheathed with zinc, shifts without ballast, and and carries about 250 tons dead weight at a moderate draft of water. Length 83 feet 6-10ths, breadth 19 feet 9-10ths, depth 12 feet 7-10ths; lying in King's Dock. ...

[from Newcastle Courant - Friday 22 March 1867]:
Great Yarmouth, March 17. The Elwy, of Colchester, Shepherd, from London for Sunderland (in ballast) was in collision at 1 am. off the Gunfleet with the Grenadier (ss) and sank; crew saved by steamer and landed here. [on the 17th]

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Monday 25 March 1867]:
Report of Captain, Henry Sheppard, of the Brigantine Elwy, of Colchester, 146 tons, from London for Sunderland: Left London Feb. 28. On the 17th March was off the lower end of the Gunfleet Sand, the light bearing W by S., ship lying to windward, and on starboard tack, I saw a screw steamer (the Grenadier, of Newcastle) approaching from the southward. I saw her starboard or green light, distant then about a quarter of a mile, and I tacked ship and stood as close to windward as I could, ship lying E.S.E. on port tack. After ship was round, I again saw the steamer's green light, and in about a minute afterwards I saw her red light. She then (whilst going, as I believe, at a rapid rate) struck us on the starboard bow with great violence, cutting us down. Fearing our vessel must go down, we got on board the steamer for preservation of our lives, and, in about five minutes, our vessel foundered. The steamer continued her passage, and reached Yarmouth Roads about 7 o'clock same evening. We were landed in the steamer's boat, and went to the Sailors' Home. When I saw the steamer's red light after my vessel had tacked and was close to the wind, I considered a collision was inevitable, and to ease it as much as much as possible, I braced my yards to the mast, but all was of no avail. The Master of the steamer did all in his power to save our lives, and treated us very kindly.

Wooden schooner Joshua, built Rhuddlan 1853. Registered Liverpool 399/1854, 77 tons. ON 1489. In MNL to 1864. Voyage to Mersey, with stone, sank on north side of Hoyle Bank, 31 August 1863, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 28 September 1863]:
We shall feel obliged if you will bring the following case before the Shipwreck and Humane Society: On the 31st August last, the weather being rough, and a heavy sea running, the schooner Joshua, of Liverpool, stone laden, sunk on the north side of West Hoyle, the crew, consisting of Hugh Evans, John Hughes, and Samuel Jones, by aid of their own boat, got on the bank and walked across, when Evan Evans, of the sloop Peter, belonging to us, fortunately saw them, he immediately sent his only two men in his boat, remaining in sole charge of his own vessel and rescued the three men belonging to the Joshua. We hope the committee will reward the crew of the Peter for this, which will doubtless be a means of stimulating others to similar acts. We are, &c., Raynes, Lumpton, and Co.

Wooden flat Gwynedd Frances, built Rhuddlan 1853, registered Chester 1855, 43 tons. ON 16426. By 1857 registered Beaumaris, 38 tons. In MNL to 1864. Voyage to Rhuddlan with coal, wrecked off Rhyl, 3 November 1857, crew saved.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 07 November 1857]:
RHYL. On Tuesday morning last, this coast was visited by a sudden and terrific storm. A vessel laden with coals for Rhuddlan, while opposite the east end of this town, was thrown on her beam ends. Although every effort was made to right her, she continued unmanageable and at the mercy of the raging sea. The captain, finding the storm increasing, with his crew, abandoned the vessel, and through a boiling surge escaped in their boat safely to shore. The vessel was the Gwynedd Frances, belonging to Mr. Peter Campbell, of Rhuddlan. The captain and crew of the Rhyl Life Boat, on perceiving the flag of distress, immediately launched their boat, which was soon riding on a foaming sea, ready to afford assistance. On no former mission did this boat so gallantly and successfully stem the furious sea. Twice she was lost to the eye, save one side of oars perpendicular in the air - as instantly was she seen again gliding majestically through the wrathful surge, proving her high praise to superior construction.

Wooden schooner Anglesea Lass, built Rhuddlan, 1854. Registered Beaumaris 1855, 99 tons, ON 3246. By 1865 owned German, Amlwch, 100 tons. In MNL to 1866. Voyage Runcorn to Wick, with salt, ashore on Maidens, 22 July 1866, crew saved.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 25 July 1866]:
The ANGLESEA LASS, from Liverpool to the Baltic, with salt, is ashore on a rock near Marsden [sic Maiden] lighthouse, full of water; and likely to be a total wreck.

[from Banner of Ulster - Tuesday 31 July 1866]:
On Monday morning last, the schooner Anglesea Lass, from Runcorn, bound for Wick with a cargo of salt, got upon the Highlandman Rock - a portion of the ledge on which the Maiden lighthouses are erected. Efforts were made during the entire week to get her off, but without success, as she is firmly seated on the rock; however, it hoped is that farther exertions will bring her off the rock before she breaks up, as the fine weather is greatly in her favour. The cargo is thrown over board, and the hands saved. She is a fine schooner, every effort is made to save her to her owner.

Wooden schooner Margaret & Elizabeth, built Rhuddlan 1855, registered Liverpool, 333/1856, 77 tons, ON 2392, in MNL to 1912 as schooner, then as a flat, latterly owned Kyffin, Liverpool. Reported leaky, coal laden, and beached at Cemlyn, 13 September 1911.

[from Lincolnshire Echo - Friday 08 February 1895]:
A NIGHT ON THE CROSS-TREES. LIFEBOAT RESCUE NEAR RAMSEY. The Ramsey (Isle of Man) lifeboat yesterday rescued a crew of two men belonging to the Liverpool schooner, Margaret and Elizabeth, which went ashore on Wednesday. They had passed the night on the cross-trees.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 14 September 1911]:
MARGARET AND ELIZABETH, flat, coal laden, beached at Cemlyn; leaking badly. (Amlwch, Sept. 13.)

Wooden schooner Margaret & Ann, built Rhuddlan 1855, registered Liverpool 124/1855, 85 tons. ON 26716. Registered Barrow 1899, in MNL to 1899, owned Poole, Barrow, 55 tons. Voyage Dalbeattie to Liverpool, with granite chippings, departing 1 October 1899, posted missing.

[from South Wales Daily News - Thursday 14 December 1899]:
MISSING VESSELS. The following vessels, which have previously been referred to as overdue, were on Wednesday posted at Lloyd's as missing, viz. The Margaret and Ann, of Barrow, which left Dalbeattie for Liverpool, with a cargo of ground granite, on the 19th September, and from the river on the 1st October.

Wooden schooner Catherine Maria, built Rhuddlan 1856, ON 13356, registered Beaumaris 1856, 90 tons. In MNL to 1863. Voyage Plymouth to Boulogne, departing 17 January, 1863, and posted missing.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 15 March 1856]:
RHUDDLAN. - SHIP LAUNCH. On Thursday, the 6th inst., the ancient and interesting town of Rhuddlan was the scene of much gaiety, in consequence of the launch of a fine schooner, the property of Messrs. Roberts, Jones, & Co. The weather was most favourable, and the brilliance of the sun gave increased auspiciousness to the occurrence of the day. The ship, as she lay in the stocks, presented a magnificent appearance, her lines and symmetrical form being objects of admiration to connoisseurs in ship-building. About ten o'clock, the blocks having been removed, she glided gracefully and elegantly into her future element, amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the assembled multitude, Miss Jones, of Nantclwyd Park, near Ruthin, christening her, in appropriate terms, and with a dash of the ruby upon her prow, "The Catherine Maria". A large number of the friends of Edward Roberts, Esq., Green Park, Llandegla, near Ruthin. (the principal owner),....

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 08 February 1862]:
ON SALE, The 8-64th SHARES of the Schooner, "CHARLOTTE", 100 tons burden; also, the 12-64th shares of the Schooner "CATHERINE MARIA", 160 tons burden: Both vessels were built at Rhuddlan, of the very best materials and workmanship, and are very superior vessels in every respect; they are well iron kneed and very strong, in first rate condition and well found in Sails and Stores, &c.. Apply to Mr. Thomas Jones, Mariner's Arms, Rhuddlan, Rhyl.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 23 March 1863]:
Maritime Extracts. The schooner Catherine Maria, of Beaumaris, left Liverpool on the 10th January, put into Plymouth, and sailed thence on Jan. 17 for Boulogne, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden schooner Twin Sisters, built Jones & Roberts, Rhuddlan, 1856. ON 17779, registered Liverpool 1856, 99 tons. By 1870, registered Hull. More history.
Foundered 27/08/1872 When on passage from Aberdeen to Dunkirk (coal tar & pitch), the vessel struck the north end of the Long Sand. She refloated but due to serious leaks had to be abandoned. Her crew took to their boat and were rescued by an Italian brig.

[from Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 04 October 1856]:
RHUDDLAN. This little seaport was enlivened on Tuesday last by the launch of a finely built schooner. About noon, a number of ladies and gentlemen from Rhyl and the neighbourhood assembled to witness the launch, which was accomplished very satisfactorily. The schooner measures about 180 tons, and was built by Messrs. Jones and Roberts, shipbuilders, of that place, who have constructed several other vessels, all of which have turned out excellent sailing ships. The schooner was christened, The Twin Sisters, by Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. J. D. Jones, one of the owners, which ceremony she performed most admirably. It is the intention of the spirited owners, Messrs. Pringle and Jones, to have a brigantine immediately built at Rhyl in addition to the one in course of construction at Mostyn. Capt. J. Roberts, late master of the Betsey, has been appointed master of the schooner. ...

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 29 August 1872]:
The schooner Twin Sisters, Hopper, of Hull, from Aberdeen for Dunkirk, struck on the Long Sands at midnight of Aug. 26, but came off on the following morning, and sunk in deep water, near the Kentish Knock. The crew were picked by the Novo Guiseppe, Yraneiso, from Falmouth for Leith, which put back to the Downs and landed the crew there.

Wooden flat Pennington, built Rhuddlan, 1856, ON 15395. registered Liverpool 1856, 55tons. In MNL to 1900 when wrecked in Liverpool Bay.

[from Northern Whig - Saturday 25 January 1896]:
The flat Pennington sank in Langton Basin, Liverpool, after collision with the steamer Pascal, from New York; the latter's damage unknown.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 12 March 1896]:
Sale. The Flat PENNINGTON, 55 tons register. Built at Rhuddlan in 1856, carries about 110 tons. The vessel will be sold as she may then lie on the beach at Egremont after being in collision.

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 18 October 1900]:
Port Dinorwic. Sailed. Pennington, Roberts, Runcorn. [last newspaper voyage report]

From Wrecks of Liverpool Bay, Vol II.[from BOT wreck register for 23 Oct. 1900]
With a crew of three, under the command of Captain D. Roberts, the sailing flat, Pennington, was carrying a cargo of roofing slates from Port Dinorwic to Widnes when she foundered in winds of WNW force 3. A trip to Port Dinorwic was a challenge for these vessels and so it proved on this occasion in October 1900. There was reported to be a downturn in the trade in slates, so one can surmise that perhaps the foundering was not unwelcome. The crew were all saved. This type of loss was so common that the local newspapers contain no details of the loss or rescue.

Wooden schooner Elizabeth Anne (also Elizabeth Ann), built John Roberts, Rhuddlan, 1857, ON 20458 registered Liverpool 1857, 101 tons, registered Caernarfon 1864-1901, latterly owned Foley, Wexford. From 1903, registered Liverpool, owned James, Liverpool, 77 tons, until 1904. Voyage Bristol to Dublin, with stone, ashore Ramsey Bay, 7 December 1903, crew of 4 saved.

[from Wrexham Advertiser - Saturday 31 October 1857]:
RHUDDLAN. Launch. A splendidly built schooner has been launched from the building-yard of Mr. John Roberts. The day was remarkably fine, which attracted a great number of spectators from Rhyl and the neighbourhood. The vessel glided along the cradle gracefully into the water, Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. J. D. Jones, St Asaph, bestowing upon it her own name, "Elizabeth Ann". The build reflects great credit upon Mr. Roberts, who has launched, in a very short period several others from the same yard, all turning out first-rate sailers. The present vessel is of 180 tons burthen, and her lineal proportions were considered by competent judges to excel all her predecessors built at Rhuddlan.

[from Liverpool Evening Express - Monday 07 December 1903]:
LIVERPOOL SCHOONER WRECKED. Crew's Terrible Experience. RESCUE BY RAMSEY ROCKET BRIGADE, (SPECIAL TELEGRAM.) About four clock this morning the inhabitants of Ramsey were startled by the report of the lifeboat guns. It was ascertained that a schooner was ashore on the North Beach, opposite Mooragh Hydro. The rocket brigade, in charge of the coastguards, started for the scene, whilst the lifeboat Mary Isabella was also launched. It was then blowing a gale from the SE, accompanied by rain, which was very cutting to the face. The rocket brigade got to work and fired several rockets, but without success. The lifeboat was now close to the vessel, but the water was so shallow and the sea so rough that she could not go alongside. Two men of the brigade, namely, Coastguard Duncan and a member named Cormick, then waded out and threw the life chain on board, and the crew, getting possession of the apparatus, was got to work, and they were all landed. The crew consisted of three men and a boy. They had been on the shore from four to six before they were rescued. Their names are Robert Condran (master), James Troy, Michael Reilly, and William Mitchell. The schooner is the Elizabeth Anne, of Liverpool, owned by Messrs. Jones. The crew on landing were taken to McIlroy's Temperance Hotel. The captain states that he was bound from Bristol to Dublin with a cargo of freestone. He had been in Milford, and left there last Wednesday, having to run before the gale. They experienced a terrible time, and ultimately came to anchor in Ramsey Bay on Thursday morning early and rode out the gale. This morning he weighed anchor, and about two o'clock was off the harbour, but his vessel would not stay. He tried it again, but she ran ashore as stated. The crew's clothes were saved. The vessel is now lying full of water with the sea breaking clean over her. Her main boom was broken during the gale.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 12 January 1904]:
ELIZABETH ANN. Castletown, I.M., Jan. 9. The schooner Elizabeth Ann, which stranded near Ramsey in December last, has now broken up. Pending removal, her cargo of stone has been buoyed.

Wooden schooner Elizabeth, built Rhuddlan, 1857, ON 16673. registered Lancaster 1857, 42 tons, owned Berry, Walney. In MNL to 1885. More history.

Wooden schooner Baltic, built Robert Jones, Rhyl, 1857. ON 19574, registered Liverpool, 1857, 82 tons. Register closed 1930. Registered Dublin, owned Conway, Wicklow, 1926-30, More history. Struck South Stack, in fog, and sank, 18 June 1930, crew and passengers saved.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 10 July 1857]:
Launch at Rhyl. On Thursday 26th ult., hundreds of people assembled at Voryd, Rhyl, to witness the launch of the Baltic, Jones, master. An attempt to get her into the water on Wednesday failed, owing to some accident to the blocking. The vessel, which was named by Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. Jones, of Liverpool, the builder, glided beautifully into the channel of the Voryd, amidst enthusiastic cheering, a bottle of wine being broken over her bows. This is the first vessel built at Rhyl. We are happy to find it is not likely to be the last, for there is one of larger dimensions now on the stocks nearly completed, and we hear the shipbuilding trade is likely to be carried on here with energy, the spot being in every way convenient for the purpose. The event was celebrated by a dinner.

[from Liverpool Echo - Thursday 19 June 1930]:
SOUTH STACK. From Our Own Correspondent. HOLYHEAD, Thursday. In a dense fog, last night, the schooner Baltic, of Wicklow, struck the South Stack, and sank two hours later. The captain and the crew managed to reach the rock by means of the ship's ladder. Also on board were the captain's two daughters, aged sixteen and eighteen neither of whom became panicky, but behaved with the utmost coolness. [other reports: captain Conway, bound from Waterford to Garston, with pit props, crew of 2 plus Captain and two daughters]

Wooden schooner Elizabeth Martha, built John Roberts, Rhuddlan, 1857. ON 18455, registered Beaumaris 1857, 69 tons. In 1871 owned Williams, Amlwch, 70 tons. Voyage from Duddon with iron ore, RCUS states stranded 12 February 1871, crew of 4, 1 lost.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 24 July 1857]:
Rhuddlan. On Friday, the 10th inst., a beautiful schooner, 140 tons burthen, named the Elizabeth Martha, was launched from the yard of Mr. John Roberts, shipbuilder. At one p.m., the vessel glided majestically into the water amidst the enthusiastic cheers of hundreds of spectators. The ceremony of naming her was gracefully performed by Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. Jones, timber merchant, Caerwys, who is the principal owner of the craft. Immediately after the launch, about 60 gentlemen sat down to a sumptuous and substantial dinner, provided by Mr. Campbell, White Horse Inn, in his usual excellent style of catering. After the usual loyal and other appropriate toasts, the company separated highly gratified with the proceedings.

[from Morning Advertiser - Wednesday 15 February 1871]:
Duddon Feb 13. The Elizabeth Martha (of Amlwch) left here on the 11th, and went ashore on the 12th, near Bootle, captain lost.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 24 February 1871]:
... Mr. E. Jones, Mate of the schooner Elizabeth Martha, Master drowned, vessel wrecked four miles from Haverigg Point, attributes the loss to her being heavily laden with iron ore.

Wooden brigantine Neophyte, built Robert Jones, Rhyl, 1857, ON 19970, registered Liverpool 1857, 95 tons, in MNL 1858 only. On Voyage Sierra Leone to Liverpool, lost off River Pongas, before 21 September 1858, master died. Note this vessel had 3 masters lost in just two years!

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 04 September 1857]:
Launch of the Neophyte at Rhyl. Rhyl has risen rapidly in public estimation as a watering place, and its advantages in this respect will always ensure success. We are glad to find that another important source of prosperity is opened by the introduction of shipbuilding, for which the estuary of the Clwyd at this spot offers peculiar facilities, which, taken in conjunction with its near proximity to Liverpool, together with the rate of wages in the country, are not likely to be overlooked. Messrs. John M. Gladstone, and Mr. Treason, of Liverpool, have taken the initiative by building the brigantine Neophyte, which was launched on Saturday, the 22nd ult. at Voryd, Rhyl. Although not the first actually launched, she was the first vessel ordered at Rhyl, and the destined for foreign trade. The builder is Mr. Robert Jones, whose execution of the contract has given entire satisfaction to the owners. She is to be commanded by Captain Ishbishter. ...

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 22 October 1857]:
For Tampico. The beautiful new British-built clipper brigantine, Neophyte, captain Casson, A 1 at Lloyds, 105 tons register, copper fastened and coppered. ...

[from Sun (London) - Friday 27 November 1857]:
Milford Nov 26. Wind NE. Arrived: Neophyte from Liverpool for Tampico, with loss of jibboom and master drowned.

[from Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier - Thursday 09 September 1858]:
The brigantine Neophyte, which sailed July 6th for Liverpool, returned on the 20th to Sierra Leone, having lost the master, part of crew, and several passengers from jungle fever.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 14 October 1858]:
SIERRA LEONE. Sept. 21. The Neophyte, Kidd, hence July 27 for Liverpool (general cargo), has been lost off the River Pongas; master dead.

Wooden smack Elizabeth, built Rhuddlan, 1858, ON 21268, registered Beaumaris 1858, 47 tons. In MNL to 1919.

Wooden smack/schooner Elinor (also Eleanor), built John Roberts, Rhuddlan, 1858. ON 21272, in MNL as as Eleanor in 1859, then Elinor; registered Beaumaris 1858, 51 tons. In MNL to 1888, latterly as schooner, 48 tons, owned H Davies, Bangor. Voyage Bangor to Ayr, with slates, ashore near Strangford Lough, 4 January 1888.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 26 November 1858]:
Launch at Rhuddlan. ... on Monday the launch of a very prettily modelled smack of 100 tons burthen, took place, the property of Mr David Jones, Caerwys, built on the banks of the Voryd, by Mr Roberts, shipbuilder, Rhuddlan. The honour of naming devolved upon Mrs David Jones, and at the appointed hour, the Eleanor most gracefully quitted her position on terra firma ..

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 05 February 1877]:
Milford. Feb. 3: The schooner Elinor, Davis, from London (manure), when trying to leave the dock this morning for Haverfordwest, struck against the entrance, carrying away bulwarks and stanchions on port bow.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 22 September 1881]:
St Tudwal Roads. Sept 22, Arrived: The Elinor, Davies, from Plymouth.

[from South Wales Echo - Wednesday 04 January 1888]:
The schooner Elinor, from Bangor for Ayr, with slates, is ashore near Portaferry and likely to become a total wreck. Crew saved. [also reported as Ballyquintin Point; report dated 4 January]

Wooden flat Catherine, built Rhyl 1858, ON 20768, registered Liverpool, 1858, 62 tons, register closed 1896, 63 tons.

Wooden brig Mary Maudline, built Robert Jones, Rhyl, 1859, registered Liverpool 1859, 42 tons, ON 26186. In MNL to 1860. Voyage River Danube to Britain, left on 18 November 1859, posted missing in Black Sea, all crew lost.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 04 February 1859]:
Launch at Rhyl. A beautiful brig of 300 burthen called the Mary Mandline,[sic Mary Maudline] coppered and copper fastened, was recently most successfully launched from the building yard of Mr. Robert Jones, at Foryd, who well merits the highest praise for the admirable manner in which he has completed the above vessel, not only to the perfect satisfaction of her owners, but with infinite credit to himself. The principal owner, Mr. John Murray Gladstone, of Liverpool, entertained Mr. Jones, his men, and a few friends at dinner at the Royal Hotel, on the evening of the launch, when a few hours were passed very sociably and pleasantly. The brig is named after Mrs. J. M. Gladstone, who succeeded to admiration in breaking a bottle of champagne on the bows of the ship as she majestically glided from the stocks into her native element. The Mary Mandline sailed from the Foryd in ballast on the 19th ult., to take in her cargo at Newport for Rio Janeiro. She is the largest vessel that has ever been built at Rhyl, and we trust the merchants of Liverpool will no longer go to the Channel Islands for their ships, as many of them do, when they can meet with such facilities as exist, so near home, at the port of Foryd, where charges are very moderate, and where there is now easy and cheap conveyance from the interior of the country to the port for the finest kinds of ship building timber in the kingdom.

[from Morning Post - Friday 10 February 1860]:
The Mary Maudline from Galantz to Falmouth, sailed from Sulina on Nov 9, and has not since been heard of.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 18 February 1860]:
THE "MARY MAUDLINE." - This fine vessel, launched at the Foryd, Rhyl, from the yard of Mr. R. Jones, in January last, and named after the wife of the principal owner, Mr. J. M. Gladstone, Liverpool, has come to an untimely end. She carried a valuable cargo from the Brazils to Constantinople; and from thence up the Danube, from which river she sailed on her homeward voyage on the 10th November last, with a cargo of grain. It is supposed that she perished with all on board during the severe gale that prevailed in the Black Sea immediately after her departure, as, up to the 1st of Feburary, she had not arrived at Constantinople.

Wooden schooner Charlotte built Roberts, Rhuddlan, 1859. ON 27333, registered Beaumaris 1859, 93 tons, owned Baty, Liverpool. Voyage Londonderry to Cardiff, struck rock off Porthclais, 18 February 1865, wreck, crew saved.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 29 April 1859]:
Rhuddlan. The launch of a new schooner, of 70 tons burthen, took place yesterday. She was built by the Messrs Roberts. One of the ladies present acted as sponsor and named the vessel the "Charlotte." ... She is a knavish looking little craft, intended for the coasting trade for which she appears to be admirably suited.

Advert in 1862 for shares in this vessel.

[from London Evening Standard - Saturday 18 February 1865]:
ST. DAVIDS, Feb. 18. The Charlotte, schooner, of Beaumaris, from Londonderry to Cardiff struck on the Ebb Rock, near Pantglas [sic Porthglais in other reports], yesterday, and was abandoned in a sinking state. She drifted on the rocks, and will be a total wreck unless she receives the assistance of a tug which has been telegraphed for. [Location: possibly Half tide rock - off Porthclais, dries 1.8m]

Wooden schooner Jameson, built Rhuddlan 1859, registered Liverpool, 255/1859, 68 tons. ON 28172. Register closed 1896, when owned Mrs Glenny, Liverpool, 69 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Conway with timber, ashore in Colwyn Bay, 10 October 1896, and wrecked, two crew lost, two saved.

[from Lancaster Guardian - Saturday 24 February 1894]:
A New Lightship. On Tuesday a new lightship was moored at the entrance to Morecambe Bay by the Midland Railway Company to take the place of the one that was washed ashore at the West End last week. We understand from Mr. O. Carr (Harbour Master) that the new vessel, which is larger than the old lightship, is the schooner, Jameson, and belongs to a Liverpool firm. It is intended to be temporarily used as a lightship until the old boat has been examined. ... [see report of loss]

[from North Wales Weekly News - Friday 16 October 1896]:
A Wreck off Colwyn. A sad disaster occurred off Colwyn late on Saturday night. It had been blowing a full gale, accompanied by torrents of rain and heavy snowstorms, which had covered the hills deep with snow for miles. About nine o'clock, when the gale was at its height, signals of distress were observed from a vessel in the offing. The telegraph wire was requisitioned to communicate with the lifeboat crew at Llanddulas and Llandudno. The Llanddulas lifeboat was there, but the crew were unable to get out to sea in the teeth of the furious gale prevailing. In the meantime, the vessel drifted nearer and nearer towards the shore, and eventually she struck helpless, and was wrecked immediately beneath the embankment of the Chester and Holyhead Railway. A number of the residents of Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay, whose attention had been attracted by the signals of distress, had gathered upon the shore and did all that was possible to assist in rescuing the crew. The vessel was the schooner Jameson, bound from Liverpool to Conway, laden with timber for P & H Lewis. Captain Samuel Roberts (in command) and one of the seamen were dragged through the surf to the shore, and, except for intense exhaustion, appeared uninjured. A third seaman, however. had been caught by the waves and dashed with such terrific violence against the bulwarks that both legs were found to be badly fractured. The poor fellow was removed to the Cottage Hospital at Llandudno. where he died. Another seaman was missing; and, on Sunday morning, Acting-Sergeant R. H. Jones, in charge of the police at Colwyn Bay, went down at low water to examine the wreck, and in her he found the missing man jammed beneath the timber, dead. He had been pinned in by the balks of wood, and had either been crushed to death or drowned. The deceased was Thomas Rowlands, who resided at 10, Plas Isa Place, Conway, and, like Captain Roberts (who was his brother-in-law), he was a native of Conway. The captain, surviving seaman, and the corpse of the sailor were all removed to the Marine Hotel at Old Colwyn. The Jameson was hard and fast ashore, and tremendous seas were breaking over her. Her masts had been swept away, her bulwarks and one side staved in, and she was rapidly breaking up. [seaman saved : William Foulkes]

Wooden brigantine Harry Herbert, built Robert Jones, Rhyl, 1860. ON 28186, registered Liverpool 1860, 131 tons. In MNL to 1947, owned Bellamy & Co., Plymouth, 124 tons.

[from North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 11 February 1860]:
RHYL. LAUNCH OF THE HARRY HERBERT. Any person who has passed over the Voryd by rail once or twice, must have noticed a very compact-looking little brigantine on the stocks. Her keel was laid some twelve months ago, and she is now completed, fully rigged; with sails bent. This vessel will now be missed by those who have been accustomed to see her. She was most successfully launched on Thursday last, between 12 and 1 o'clock. Her burthen is 250 tons, and she is intended for the Mediterranean trade. She has been built by Mr. Robert Jones, ship-builder, of Rhyl; and she does him much credit. Though the launching of a vessel is not a very uncommon thing in Rhyl, still, as may be supposed, there were many present to see the ceremony of launching and christening: The latter was ably performed by Miss Davies, daughter. of Davies, Esq. of Liverpool, who is one of her owners. ...... We may mention that she will be commanded by Captain Charles Jones, brother of the builder.

Reports of boat building at Prestatyn, Flintshire.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 25 March 1854]:
TO SHIP BUILDERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. ORMISTON, at the house of Mr. Edmund Hunt, called the Railway Hotel, Prestatyn, (a Station on the Holyhead Railway,) on the 28th of inst., at one clock p.m. punctually. About 3,000 of prime OAK TIMBER, in lots, suitable for Ship building purposes, the property of a party giving up the business; a 10-ton two-masted Boat, with everything complete; two 10-ton Lighters, a four-oared Gig, capstan and bars, blocks, &c., and a variety of other ship-building materials, the whole lying on the Shipping Wharf, and within a short distance of the Railway Station.

Note that a small steam vessel Archibald was built at Prestatyn in 1853.

Wooden sloop Elizabeth, built Prestatyn, 1853, registered Chester 1854, 16 tons, ON 24395, latterly owned Bennett, Connah's Quay, 17 tons, In MNL to 1882. More history.

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Sailing vessels built on Cheshire shore of Dee.

Parkgate was an important port for communication with Dublin, until 1815. The sailing vessels used were often built at Parkgate. Most probably smaller fishing vessels were built until the 20th century - but few records exist. More history, Yet more history, and more history. Here some info mainly from LR and newspapers.
See also "Neston and Parkgate: their links to the slave trade" by A Annakin-Smith, which quotes vessels built at Parkgate in 1750s: Marquis of Rockingham; 1760s: Lord Grey (later Lord North), Ponsonby, Kildare, Pretty Polly; 1780s: King, Queen, Dublin, Ferret, Princess Royal, Active, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Sisters; 1790s: Oporto, Dreadnought. Building at Parkgate by Makin & Washington declined when Washington died in 1789 and Makin was declared bankrupt soon afterwards in 1790.

There is a report of a vessel, Experiment of Liverpool, registered 1699, having been built at "Dawpool by the river near Chester". More about Dawpool.

Parkgate-built vessels described below.
Kildare 1758
Pretty Polly 1768
King 1785
Queen 1786
Princess Royal 1787
Dublin 1787
Ferret 1787
Charlotte 1788
Active 1788
Elizabeth 1789
Sisters 1789
Oporto 1790
Dreadnought 1790

Wooden brigantine Kildare, built M'Cullough, Parkgate, 1758, about 140 tons, for sale at Parkgate 1770s.

[from Pue's Occurrences - Tuesday 18 July 1758]:
.. arrived here [Dublin] from the same Place [Parkgate], in the Earl Kildare, a fine new Ship just built at Parkgate, by Capt. M'Collogh. [up to January 1758, Capt M'Collogh is reported as commander of the Chester Packet from Parkgate to Dublin]

[from Pue's Occurrences - Tuesday 01 August 1758] ... arrived at Skerries, 1 Aug 1758: Kildare, Captain Mc'Collogh, from Parkgate.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 20 September 1774]:
For Sale by Auction, At Mr. Manlove's, the George Inn, Parkgate, on Friday the 30th of Sept. Inst. at two o'Clock in the Afternoon. The Brigantine KILDARE, A remarkable fast sailing Vessel, built by the late Captain M'Culloch, of Parkgate, well known in the Dublin and Chester Trade, burthen about 140 Tons, with all Materials, being a complete Vessel for the Accommodation of Passengers, and well calculated for Trade where Expedition and an easy Draught of Water is to be necessary - Inventories to be seen in the Hands of Mr. James Folliot, of Chester, or on board said vessel, now lying at Parkgate. [also was for sale in 1770 and 1775]

Wooden brig Pretty Polly, built Parkgate circa 1768. Traded to Dublin from Chester. Stranded on South Bull (Dublin) and refloated with difficulty on 27 October 1772. Not found in newspapers subsequently.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 21 February 1769]:
Arrived port of Chester: Pretty Polly, Troy, Dublin, Horses.
Kildare, Smith, Dublin, Horses.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 03 November 1772]:
Tuesday the 27th. the Brig Pretty Polly, Capt. John Troy, lately stranded on the South Bull, was taken up by Mr. Matthew, Cardiff, Shipwright, with much Difficulty and Expence, and brought into Dunleary, but has not received much Damage in her Hull.

LR 1790 has: built Parkgate, 1787 Ferret Sr 24t; 1788 Active Hoy 100t, Charlotte Bg 167t; 1789 Elizabeth Bg 156t, Sisters S 158t.

LR 1795 adds: 1790 Bg Oporto 147t, has no Ferret.

While LR 1800 has: built Parkgate, 1787 Dublin Bg 66t, 1788 Active Ga 101t, Charlotte Bg 168t; 1789 Elizabeth Bg 156t.

The same 4 vessels are also recorded in LR 1810.

Parkgate packets:

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 13 July 1792]:
PARKGATE PACKETS, The nobility, gentry, and public in general, are hereby informed, the FAVOURITE, Capt. HEWITT, and LADY FITZGIBBON, Capt. HARRINGTON, two very complete PACKETS, have agreed to take their turn in regular rotation with the KING, QUEEN, and PRINCESS ROYAL (established packets) for conveying passengers to and from DUBLIN to PARKGATE; and will sail every day, or every other day at a certainty, wind and weather permitting. No packets whatever are better equipped, manned, or have better accommodations, or more experienced masters, or pilots to conduct them, nor people who pay more attention to their passengers, and make their time as comfortable as possible whilst on board; as several years experience have already evinced. The proprietors return thanks for the great encouragement they have hitherto met with, and hope, by paying every attention to the business, to merit their future patronage. J Mathews, agent.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 13 November 1804]:
WHEREAS it hath been represented to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that a most violent outrage was on the 9th day of October last committed at Parkgate, in the county of Chester, on Lieutenant Thomas Tennis, Commander of His Majesty's hired tender Favourite, and the master and crew of the said vessel, by the crews of the several packets called the King, Prince of Wales, Duke of York, and Princess Royal, who, assisted by others (in all about 30) armed with cutlasses and other offensive weapons, went on board the Favourite, and after assaulting and ill treating the said Lieutenant and the Master, and crew above-mentioned, rescued from them a seaman, who had been impressed by the said Lieutenant, and feloniously stole and carried away two cutlasses and two pistols, the property of His Majesty. Whoever shall give such information to Mr. Finchett, attorney in law, Chester, as shall be the means of apprehending the said offenders, or any them, that they may be brought to justice, shall receive a reward of FIFTY GUINEAS, to be paid on their conviction, by Mr. Bicknell, solicitor to the Admiralty, Spring Garden Terrace, London.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 17 June 1806]:
JAMES BROWN of Parkgate, formerly Captain of the Princess Royal Packet, for twenty years, impressed with gratitude for the many favours hitherto conferred on him, by the nobility, gentry, and others, begs they will accept his thanks for the same, and respectfully informs them that he has purchased TWO PACKETS, elegantly fitted for the accommodation of passengers, from Parkgate to Dublin, and humbly solicits a continuance of that support as long as he shall merit it. N.B. The above packets sail for Dublin regularly twice a week. [Loftus, Besborough]

On 14 September 1806, the Pargkate Packet, King George, was wrecked in the Dee estuary with considerable loss of life. Details. This vessel was owned by the Parkgate Company - but not built there.

[from Sun (London) - Wednesday 12 October 1808]:
The Princess Royal and Besborough, Parkgate Packets, rode out the gale on Saturday last in a capital style, owing to their being well found. His Majesty's Yacht Dorset, and the Loftus Parkgate Packet, which left Parkgate on Wednesday last, are arrived safe at Holyhead.

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Friday 26 May 1809]:
The Proprietors of Parkgate Packets beg leave to inform the Public, ... they beg leave to state, that the only established Packets between Dublin and Parkgate are the Loftus, Besborough, and Princess Royal, under the inspection and licence of the Right Hon. and Hon. the Corporation for preferring and improving the Port of Dublin, and that no other Packet or Packets sail at present for Parkgate, nor have done these two years but the above mentioned vessels, each of which is commanded by a Proprietor. J. BROWN, Sen. and Co.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 06 February 1810]:
Deaths. Last week, suddenly, on his passage from Dublin, Capt James Brown, commander of the Besborough Packet of Parkgate.

Wooden brigantine King, built Parkgate 1785. Circa 100 tons. Parkgate - Dublin packet service from 1785. Offered for sale 1807. LR 1811 has: King Bg J Reed 106t Parkgate 25yrs Brisbrown, li.Belfast. Voyage Drogheda to Londonderry, struck the Otter Bank in river Foyle and wrecked, 3 January 1811.

Report of maiden voyage of King in October 1785.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 17 April 1807]:
SALE. ... The good Brigantine, KING, PARKGATE PACKET, with all her Materials, as she now lies in dock, near Messrs. Carson & Co.'s building-yard, in Chester. Particulars may be had by applying to Mr. Lyon, of Neston; or Mr. Dixon, Chester,

[from Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Saturday 05 January 1811]:
From Londonderry: On Thursday evening last, the brig King, John Reed, master, laden with a valuable cargo of wheat and flour, from Drogheda, missed stays in passing the Otter bank, about two miles below the Quay, and unfortunately struck against a rock. The vessel immediately began to make water, and the Pilot for his safety and that of the crew put her on the opposite bank, where, notwithstanding every exertion of the master and crew, she shortly afterwards fell over into the channel and sunk in seven fathoms water. Nothing but the topmasts now appear above water; the cargo is all insured, but we are sorry to say, the vessel is not, and the unfortunate Captain, is also part owner - thus after surmounting the dangers of seas, he sees his whole property lost in a narrow creek within two miles of the town, and himself bereft of the fruits of many years toil and industry.

Wooden SV Queen, built Parkgate 1786. Circa 100 tons. For Parkgate - Dublin Packet service. Queen was wrecked in 1799 at Dublin.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 07 March 1786]:
Saturday last was launched at Parkgate, a fine new vessel called the Queen; she is intended as a Packet to convey Passengers between that Place and Dublin. This Packet is allowed to be the best constructed Vessel for that Purpose, in this Kingdom.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 21 March 1786]:
THAT a new Vessel, called the KING, of one Hundred Tons Burthen, was launched at Parkgate, in September, and another Vessel, called the QUEEN, of the like Burthen, was launched at the same Place, on the 4th of March, 1786. These two Vessels, completely equipped, well manned, and fitted up with every suitable Accommodation, with skilful and experienced Commanders, are united with the PRINCE OF WALES, Capt. Heird, and form together three complete Packets, for the sole Purpose of conveying Passengers, and their Equipage, to and from Dublin; and will sail three times a Week, regularly, Weather permitting. ...

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Wednesday 14 June 1786]:
Sailed: Queen of Parkgate, and Hawke of Liverpool, passengers.

Wooden snow Princess Royal, built Parkgate 1787. Circa 134 tons. For Parkgate - Dublin Packet service. Still in service 1809 (see above). LR 1811 has: Princess Royal Sw W Philips 133t Parkgate 24yrs H Mullen Li.Fyal. This entry continues to 1815. Voyage Liverpool to Fayal, owned Mullen, lost off Fayal, reported 3 April 1810.

[from Aris's Birmingham Gazette - Monday 23 July 1787]:
... Parkgate, from whence those four stout new vessels, the King, Queen, Prince of Wales and Princess Royal, Packets, sail regularly four times a week to Dublin.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 31 July 1787]:
We hear from Parkgate, that on Thursday next, the 2nd Inst. will be launched there a new Packet, to be called the Princess Royal, in addition to the King, Queen, and Prince of Wales Packets, for the safe Conveyance and Accommodation of the Nobility, Gentry, and others, passing to and from Dublin.

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Monday 17 September 1787]:
PRINCESS ROYAL. Arrived on Saturday last, from Parkgate, THE PRINCESS ROYAL, (an elegant new Packet), Captain Browne, ...

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 03 April 1810]:
The Princess Royal, Phillips, from Liverpool, is lost at Fayal.

Wooden brig Dublin, built Parkgate 1787, 67.5 tons. In LR 1800 as registered Leith (or Lerwick), 66 tons, owned Smith. Voyage Leith to Newcastle, ashore Ross, S of Holy Island, 13 March 1805, wrecked, crew saved.

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 01 October 1790]:
Sale... The good Brig DUBLIN, Burthen (per register) 67.5 tons, Parkgate built, about three years old, with accommodations for passengers, built for the DUBLIN TRADE, and calculated for the stowage of pipes of wine from 110 to 120, and very fit for any trade, as she draws only nine feet water when loaded. Inventory of her rigging and materials to be seen at the New Crane.

[from Caledonian Mercury - Monday 26 March 1804]:
Lerwick. March 4. Dublin, Leslie, of Lerwick, from Leith, Brassey Sond. [Later report: Leith arrived Feb 9 1805, Dublin, Leslie, from Lerwick]

[from Sun (London) - Wednesday 20 March 1805]:
On Wednesday se'nnight the Brig Dublin, from Leith for Newcastle, with herrings, struck upon the rocks off Holy Island; she afterwards got ashore on Ross Links, and is since gone to pieces. Crew saved.

Wooden schooner Ferret, built Parkgate 1787, 24 tons, in LR 1790, but not 1795, owned captain Park, trading Liverpool to Africa. Reported "sold on the coast of Africa".

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 22 May 1789]:
.. All Persons who have any demands against the estate of the late John Washington, of Parkgate, deceased, of the firm of Makin and Washington, ship-builders, are desired to render their accounts to William Ainsworth, of Heswall, or Samuel Steele, clerk of West Kirkby, Cheshire, executors of the late John Washington, ...

[from Aris's Birmingham Gazette - Monday 29 March 1790]:
Bankrupts: Thomas Makin, of Parkgate, Cheshire, shipwright.

Wooden brig Charlotte, built Makin, Parkgate, 1788, 168 tons. In LR to 1810, owned Gadsu, trading London - Cork, master Bacon, 168 tons. Wrecked St Alban's Head (SW of Swanage), voyage Portsmouth to Cork, reported 26 December 1810, 4 crew lost.

[from Chester Courant - Tuesday 08 July 1788]:
Same day was launched at Parkgate, a fine new vessel, upwards of 200 tons burthen, called the Charlotte, Richard Smeaton, master, built for the Irish trade between Dublin and London; which, in the opinion of judges, does credit to Mr Makin as builder.

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Wednesday 26 December 1810]:
The Charlotte, Bacon, from Portsmouth, to Cork, is totally lost near St. Alban's Head. The master, mate, and two seamen, took to the jolly boat, and it is feared are drowned.

Wooden galliot Active, built Parkgate 1788, 100 tons. Registered Workington 58/1791 and 14/1805, 100 tons. In LR to 1810, owned Brown, trading London-Dublin, master Carr. Voyage Antigua to Dublin, captured and burnt by French warship Veteran, reported 17th August 1806.

[from Westminster Journal and Old British Spy - Saturday 30 August 1806]:
It appears that Jerome Bonaparte's ship, the Veteran, had parted from the rest of the French Squadron, in the Gulph of Florida; but whether their separation were the result of accident or design is not known. It was the 16th instant, about 200 miles from Brest, that the Veteran fell in with the Quebec fleet, under the convoy of the Champion frigate. The Champion was manoeuvred with great promptitude and skill, by her gallant Commander, in order to afford an opportunity for her convoy to escape. She crossed the enemy's hawse several times, but was at last obliged to make sail fo avoid being captured. We understand that, having effected their capture, Jerome ordered the prizes to be burnt; after the persons who were sent to execute that service had supplied themselves with a few necessaries.
The following are the names of the ships destroyed: Ellison, Souter, and James, Starme, for Portsmouth; Silver Eel; Stephenson, and John and James, Dowell, for London; Esther, Sanderson, for Liverpool and Sarah, Gill, for Belfast. The Passengers belonging to the above, were put on board the American ship Alert, which reached Portsmouth on Wednesday morning. Jerome ordered the apprentices to be liberated, as well as the Captains, and detained only the Seamen, of whom there were 120.
The Helton, from Newfoundland to Oporto, and the Active, Carr, from Antigua to Dublin, are also said to have been taken and burnt by the Veteran.

Wooden ship Sisters, built Parkgate, 1789, in LR 1790 to 1798: 157 tons, trading Liverpool - Oporto, owned Tomlinson. Latterly master named as T Parker. Not in LR 1799. Reported taken by the French off Scilly and burnt, January 1797.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 May 1795]:
For Lisbon, to sail with the first convoy. The ship Sisters, Captain Charles Handcock, ... apply John Tomlinson.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday January 13, 1797]:
The Marine List: ... The Sisters, Parker, from Falmouth to Lisbon, is taken and burnt near Scilly.

The only Parkgate built vessel listed in MNL 1872 is Elizabeth, built 1789, brig of 135 tons, ON 8764. LR has her registered Dublin, trading to Liverpool by 1800. She was registered at Whitehaven 123/1824, 155 tons. Last MNL listing is 1882, owned Kearon, Dublin, 136 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Dundalk, with coal, ashore at Baldoyle, 2 April 1882, wrecked, crew saved by lifeboat. This vessel was 93 years old when lost.

[from Bray and South Dublin Herald - Saturday 08 April 1882]:
WRECK OF THE ELIZABETH OF ARKLOW [sic]. On Sunday morning at daylight the man on duty at Howth Coastguard station observed a vessel on shore at Baldoyle Bank. The crew were evidently in great distress, and were signalling for help. The vessel proved to be brig Elizabeth, of Arklow, bound from Liverpool to Dundalk for coal. At 6 a.m. the Royal National Lifeboat, Clara Baker, proceeded to her assistance. and reached the wreck with great difficulty, a fierce gale blowing from the east and a heavy sea running. The brig was on her beam and rapidly going to pieces. With great danger to the lifeboat and her gallant crew, they succeeded in dropping anchor and heaving a line to the sinking vessel. They then sent the life buoy, by which means the crew, five in number, who were clinging to the rigging in the most extreme peril and greatly exhausted, were drawn through the water from the wreck to the lifeboat, and after a heavy pull they reached Howth in safety. Too much credit cannot be given to the crew of the lifeboat, every man of whom performed his duty with courage and resolution. Mr. Woodley, the chief officer, also deserves especial mention for the assistance he rendered. The shipwrecked men received every attention from the families of the coastguards, by whom they were provided with dry clothing and refreshments of which they stood greatly in need, as they had lost every article they possessed.

[from Manchester Courier - Saturday 08 April 1882]:
RNLI report. The Howth lifeboat saved two men from the lugger Emerald Isle, of that place, which had dragged her anchors and driven ashore, the sea breaking heavily over her at the time; also the crew of five men of the brig Elizabeth, of Whitehaven, which had stranded on Baldoyle Bank. The latter vessel was found on her beam ends, with the men in the rigging and the sea rolling over them. A communication having been effected by means of the heaving cane and line, a lifebuoy was veered to them, and they jumped one by one into sea, clinging to the buoy, and were hauled into the lifeboat.

Wooden brig Oporto, built Parkgate 1790, 147 tons, owned Broster, Liverpool. In LR 1795 and 1798, but not 1800. Reported captured by the French May 1798.

[from Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 05 April 1796]:
PORTUGAL. The Oporto, J Pennant, from Oporto, with 6 pipes oil for P and R Dawson, 59 bags cotton, 41 pipes 44 hhds wine, 60 boxes lemons, 30 cwt. cork order.

[from Aberdeen Press and Journal - Tuesday 05 June 1798]:
[May 22-25] Oporto, Pennant, from Oporto to London; and Maria, Mitchell, from London to Demerara, are taken by the French.

Wooden SV Dreadnought, built Parkgate, 1790s.
Reports - one is possibly the Parkgate built vessel:

[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 03 January 1792]:
Whitehaven. Arrived. Dreadnought, McAdam, Isle of Man.

[from Sheffield Register - Friday 30 July 1790]:
Liverpool. Arrived. ...., Dreadnought, Ennis, Two Sisters, Cullen, all from Wexford, with oats, beans, tanners waste, &c,

[from Saunders's News-Letter - Saturday 08 March 1794]:
During the late tempestuous weather, a sloop from Wexford, the Dreadnought, laden with barley, and bound for this port [Dublin], was driven off the coast and lost. The master and two seamen perished.

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The Levant, 20 gun ship, launched here the beginning of this year, has been put in commission at Sheerness. -- Chester Chronicle - Friday 01 March 1816 ** have** One of the finest vessels perhaps ever built in this city, will be launched to-morrow about twelve o'clock, from the yard of Mr. Troughton; as also a beautiful brig from Mr. Cortney's yard, at the same time. Flat Flint not in MNL - see Eyton sale 1849 not 1856 Margaret - not in LR37

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 05 March 1813]:
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the Axe Tavern, Watergate-street, Chester, on Monday the 22d inst. at six o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as may be then produced, THE UNDERMENTIONED VESSELS, VIZ. THE NEW GALLIOT MARGARET, burthen about 85 Tons, built by the present owners, is extremely well found, and in every respect a very complete Vessel. THE FLAT FLINT, burthen about 65 Tons, built by the present owners, about two years ago, is remarkably strong, and very suitable for the River, or coasting trade. For particulars, apply to Mr. Humphreys, at the Bagillt Coal Co's Yard, Chester, or at the Colliery, near Holywell.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 27 December 1850]:
Chester, 26th Dec. FLINT (Flat), of and from Flint, for Beaumaris deposition of Owen Parry, Master. Chester/dee vessels: Peggy SR chr 1836 35t Cestrian 1846 - not LR1848 but in BNA [merseySV 1834] MNL Chr 53/1838 28 t then beau 22/1846 ; also liv 3/1841 389t Dee 1844 Giraffe 1842 Happy Return 1842 Asia liv 29/1834 lost 230/1847 721t Clementine 1846 not LR 1848 Cynan 1850s ? not MNL MNL 12388 John & Grace Chr 1836 41t BU 1861 not LR 44

[from Sun (London) - Saturday 30 September 1837]:
DUBLIN, SEPT. 28. Her Majeity's ship Lucifer, in going to sea last evening, ran into the John and Grace, bound to Runcorn. By assistance her cable was slipped, and the vessel run aground in Old Harbour. Her side is cut down, and she must discharge. Barbadian - Monday 11 November 1861 THE SCHOONER EDWIN. This Vessel, lately American property, now belonging to Samuel Goodman, Esq, obtained a British Register from the Customs Authorities here in September last, and sailed with a cargo of Barbados produce for Baltimore. from whence she returned on Wednesday last with a cargo of staves. It said at the time that the Barbados Register would not be recognized by the American Government, and it was subsequently rumoured that the vessel had been seized, and her former owner, who returned as passenger, had been thrown into prison. It appears, however, from the Captain's narrative, that such rumours had no foundation in truth. On 30th September, when 90 miles off Cape Hatteras, the Edwin was brought to by the U. S. Frigate Sabine, her papers were examined, and the American Officer expressed his regret for the detention. On the following day, when 50 miles from Hatteras, the vessel was again brought to by the U.S. Str. Cambridge, two men were put on board to accompany the Edwin into Hampton Roads. There the documents were examined by the American Flag Officer, who at once allowed the Vessel to proceed on her voyage to Baltimore, where her papers were lodged with British Consul, being found correct in every particular. We understand the circumstances above related, have afforded great satisfaction to the Customs Officials at this port; what is equally pleasing is, that the first voyage under the British Flag has been a successful one. - West Indian, Nov. 8. Liverpool Albion - Monday 18 January 1864 The British schooner Edwin loaded with cod and salt, from Havana, has been captured. See SBS list below David Jobes Fflint & Porthmadoc SS RCUS Dale 24563 Hawarden 48 Bk 382 wo 18-9-70 Newc - Cronstadt coal str Lemvig 12 George Drysdale ** no: Howden reg Shields 1849 335t only early reg. in 1857 as Shields Newcastle Courant - Friday 07 September 1849 The tinle new barque Dale, belonging to P. Dale, Esq., 389. tons, %was launched at Howdon Dock, on Monday, and has already received twenty-eight keols ... +RCUS Lady Hariet Mostyn 38 Sr 94t Wo 11-11-52 #2115 coals Wr greystones Ed Eyton 6 +RCUS Miss Nightingale 27006 1860 Sr 101 Fli54 wo #508 lon-Canaries lost at sea 7/7 James Simon RCUS Delta Hawarden?? 1847 8907 sr 79 Wo 10-11-61 #1853 Newc-Lond coals sunk coll off Nore 4 Perkins Newcastle b Howden 1847 +RCUS Britius 7-2-62 missing Flint53 ON420 Bg 219 Wo #2971 NY - Cobh grain 10/10 Wm williams Alice Bg 225t ad 1828 not found LR // for Batavia & singapore 222t burthen apply Porter cap powditch 1826-30 Powditch first ad dec 25 Not in LR30 UW LR 30 SO Alice Br Powditch 226 chr 1818 Porter Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 January 1830 Antwerp Jan 8. The Alice, Powditch, from Singapore and the Mauritius, which arrived here before the stoppage of the navigation, has discharged her cargo, much damaged. --- EEE ---- dee bank DDDDD Dee Bank Shipyard Roodee Wooden shipyard William Parkes X 59 Y 59 Eclipse 59 Hannah Coppack 61 Cestrian 61 Royle 61 Magnet/Florie 62 Emily Helena 62 Fanny 63 Lilly 63 Launch. On Monday week, the fine schooner Eclipse, which has been built by the Dee Bank Ship Building Company, will be launched from the Crane Ship-yard, ready rigged for sea. She is intended for the general ... Published: Saturday 23 July 1859 Newspaper: Cheshire Observer mnl 1872 Sch eclipse of ch b ch 1859 27902 101t ow Davison Flintshire Belfast, Sail, Foundered, 6/11/1886 The Eclipse, of Belfast, bound to.Bangor, County Down, from Maryport, foundered off Donaghadee with all bauds Saturday morning. Published: Monday 08 November 1886 Newspaper: Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette request for shares in Cestrian She is a very fine craft, launched from the Dee Bank Shipyard in August, and was built specially for the trade under the special superintendence of Lloyd's surveyor, and ... Published: Saturday 21 December 1861 Newspaper: Chester Chronicle Magnet MNL no 1872 match pro tem! Chester Chronicle - Saturday 19 April 1862 Ship Launch at Chester. On Wednesday, The Magnet, a beautiful coppered vessel of 550 tons burthen, built by the Dee Bank Shipbuilding Company, was launched from their yard in the presence of a vast concourse of spectators. The christening ceremony was very nicely performed Miss Mary Ann Parkes, and the launch itself was successfnl, but owing to the negligence of the pilot in not letting go the bow anchor, that was prepared to bring the vessel up, she came in violent contact with the opposite bank of the river and smashed her rudder, to replace which will entail an expense of about £100. She is intended for the West India trade, and is classed A 1 at Lloyds for 10 years, special survey.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 24 June 1864]:
FOR BUENOS AYRES DIRECT, To sail about 26th inst. The beautiful Clipper Barque FLORIE, of Liverpool, Captain A. Stanbury, A 1 ten years, and coppered. Has excellent accommodation for a few cabin passengers at moderate rates. Apply to STRONG. REID. and CO., 4 Chapel-walks. Feb 72 cap Hicks awarded binocs for saving crew of Mary Davidson near Falklands , taken to Valpa For sale 1872 sept - no further BNA Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 10 March 1863 ?? different FOR SALE. A beautiful new A1 13 years Clipper BARQUE, 350 tons OM. 307 tons register, coppered, and complete for sea. Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 24 September 1863 FOR HALIFAX. N.S. The fast-sailing Barque HATHE EASTON, J Fowler, Master, 307 tons per register. Shippers will find her a most desirable conveyance. She was only launched last December. For terms of freight, &c . apply to JOHN S. DE WOLF and CO. [not MNL - 46137 Hattie Eaton b St John 1862 306t] Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 20 April 1863 Orion (of Liverpool 307 tons) T J Mann cargo from Matamoras at liv George's Dock ON 26660 308t 1865 - app 1851 **NO** Lady of the Lake 307 29219 of Bristol MNL 1865 b Dundee 1861 Barque Premier of London 307t wr 1865 MNL 43114 - app Bristol 1853 Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 25 September 1862 Spt 5. Spoke ship Magnet out 12 days from Liverpool for New York. Liverpool Mercury - Friday 27 March 1863 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25. The ship Magnet, Keating, hence for Quebec, was left at eight p.m. on the 24th instant, off the Great Ormeshead, by the tug Rattler. Wind WSW, light breeze. American ship Magnet 1867 fire Singapore 1865 LORN 51071 GBR Year built Date launched Date completed 1864 08/1864 10/1864 Vessel type Vessel description Cargo General Wood Sailing Vessel Schooner Builder Yard Yard no Parkes, Ellesmere Port Tonnage Length Breadth Depth Draft 88 grt / 80 nrt / 77.0 ft 19.5 ft 9.9 ft Engine builder Engine detail First owner First port of register Registration date Thomas Roper, Ulverston Lancaster 04/11/1864 Subsequent owner and registration history MNL.1880-1890 Aymer Ainslie, Carnforth ---parkes Northwich 1876 78788 MURIEL Parks Cargo Screw Steamer [Northwich] MURIEL 78788 GBR *** built Wincham *** Year built Date launched Date completed 1876 Vessel type Vessel description Cargo General Iron Screw Steamer Builder Yard Yard no Parks, Chester Tonnage Length Breadth Depth Draft 135 grt / 92 nrt / 85.6 ft 20.1 ft 9.8 ft Engine builder Frederick George Gaulton Engine detail D.2cyl (15 - 18in), 30hp, 1 screw by 1915 sail or non-powered First owner First port of register Registration date Thomas Higgin, Liverpool Liverpool 31/05/1878 Subsequent owner and registration history MNL.1880-1900 William and Frank Hickson, Liverpool MNL.1910 Grain Elevating and Automatic Weighing Co. Ltd., Liverpool Also listed as built at Northwich (MNL) End year Fate / Status 1917 Register Closed Northwich Guardian - Saturday 18 December 1875 Launch op Ihox Steamer at On Saturday laat there was launched from Mr. Joseph Parks'* iron shipping yard, which adjoins the exteusive sheet water known the Witlon Brook, a fine iron screw steamer, built for Messrs. and Hickson. salt proprietors, and intended for the salt trade between Northwicb and LiTerpool. The following are the dimensions of the new el Length. feet ; width, feet; depth hold, 10 feet. The engines will between end horse power, snd the carrying capacity about tons. The boiler eight feet diameter, and ten feet long, with 78 threeinch tubes. The Unncb, everv reepect successful, took place at half pest twelve in the presence large number of spectators, and amid ringing cheer*. As the steamer, gaily decked with flags, glided off the it wa* named Muriel" by Mias Lizzie Hickson, daughter of Mr. William Hirkoon, one of the owners, who smashed tbs orthodox bottle against prow. The Marie), which looked exceedingly well on the water,was afterwards moored clone to the yard, where themachinerr, Ar , will filled np. Mr. William Kowbottom, formerly of the Ariel, has been appointed Captain. Mr. Parks is also building a large ateem tug for the Weston Point Tug Company, and a steam coasting vessel for the Lowood powder Companv. The Monel is the first vessel bnilt at this yard, which is moot admirably situated for shipbuilding pnrposea, being conveniently adjacent greet expanse of water and river Weaver. When the new locks on the Weaver are completed, it expected that vessels of I.OUO tons burthen will able to sail from NWooden brigantine Catherine Porter, built Sweden, 1850, 121 tons, ON 47217, first registered Chester 1863, 76 x 20 x 10ft, owned Thomas Porter, Flint. Not in Lloyd's Register. No newspaper report of this vessel before 1863, when "Catherine Porter, 121, Porter" is present in London and Liverpool Docks. For sale 1866 at Connah's Quay, on death of Thomas Porter, then owned Enoch Lewis, Mostyn. Voyage Liverpool to Dublin with coal, master John James, on 2nd January 1867, struck on Kish Bank and wrecked. Two of her crew were saved from a raft; 4 were lost (from RCUS).
Gov. report of shipwreck involving loss of life gives: "Jan 2 1867, Catherine Porter, 18 years old, brigantine, 200 tons, 6 men, Chester to Dublin with coal, foundered, total wreck, 4 lost, NE force 6, Kish Bank".
Possible confusion with schooner Catherine, 79 tons, ON 44046, built Flint, November 1862 by Ferguson, owned Enoch Lewis & Co., Mostyn.

[from Flintshire Observer - Friday 09 March 1866]:
TO BE SOLID AT AUCTION, BY MR. BELL, AT the RAVEN INN, FLINT, in the County of Flint, on Monday, the 19th March, 1866, at six o'clock in the Evening, subject to conditions as shall there and then be produced, all that well-built and fast-sailing Brigantine or Vessel, called the "CATHERINE PORTER," Of Chester, 121 Tons Register, carries 200 Tons, and built in Sweden, in 1850. During the lest six moths, she has had £500 expended upon her, is now well found, in soundest order, and all ready for sea. Dimensions as per certificate: Length from fore part of stem under the bowsprit, to the aft side the stern post, 76 feet. Main breadth to outside plank, 20 feet. Depth in hold from tonnage deck to ceiling at midships, 10 feet. The above Vessel is now lying in Connah's Quay which is about four miles from Flint, and two miles from the Queen's Ferry, both Stations on the Chester and Holyhead Railway, and is sold by order of the Administrator with the Will annexed of the late Captain Thomas Porter, deceased. Henry Bennet, now on board, will shew the vessel, and for any further particulars, apply personally or by letter, to Mr. Bell, Auctioneer, Appraiser, and Commission Agent, Well-street, Holywell.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 12 January 1867]:
A CHESTER VESSEL TOTALLY WRECKED. A great number of wrecks have occurred on the Irish coast. From Wicklow we have a sad tale. Just on the breaking out of the gale, the captain and crew of the Wicklow Swash lightship observed drifting in the distance a raft or piece of wreck. On close observation they believed they saw some seamen attached it, and, notwithstanding the tremendous weather prevailing, the lightship's boat was got out and the wreck reached. It was found to contain two men in a fearful condition from exposure, for about 30 hours, to wind and water, without food and but scanty clothing. The poor men were at once rescued by the lightship's crew. Their vessel proved to have been the brigantine Catherine Porter, of Chester; bound from Liverpool to Dublin with coals. She struck the Kish Bank. The master, John James, was drowned, also a seaman named Sullivan, and a lad named Sparks. The two men saved from the raft, composed of some ships' timbers, were Terence M'Keowen (leg broken) and Richard Jennesey.

[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 12 January 1867]:
A telegram from Cork states that the steamship Palermo, of and from Glasgow, for Lisbon, with coal and iron, sprang a leak and foundered, on Sunday, about 65 miles south-west of Cork. The captain and crew, after being four hours in the boats, were rescued by the Dutch schooner Lambertha, and brought into Queenstown. Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 02 January 1860 ON SALE. A spendid new schooner. Now building, and near completion; 125 tons b.m.; will carry 135 tons dead weight at light draught. Length, 74 feet; breadth, 18 feet 3 inches: depth in hold, 9 feet 6 inches. Classed A1 at Lloyd's for nine years, and built under special survey. Her frame is of the best description, being Englisn oak throughout, and considerably larger in scantling than required by Lloyd's rules for vessel of this size. She is well adapted to any heavy trade, being exceedingly strongly fastened and secured with iron knees in her hold, extending from beams to the lower edge of bilge. Any party seeking a handy little ship will find this a good opportunity. She will be sold complete for sea, or hull and spars only; and will be ready very early in the New Year. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM PARKES, Shipbuilder, Crane-street, Chester. Dee Bank Ship-yard, Dec. 13 1859. Eclipse Sr Bennett 101 75.5 18.0 9.4 1859 8mo Parkes Davison Chr -- Dee Bank SB BNA advert? Parks Chester 1861 29490 CESTRIAN Parks Cargo Sailing Vessel 6/ 74.6 x 21.1 1862 44045 EMILY HELENA Parks Cargo Sailing Vessel 8/ 72.0 x 18.2 1863 47218 LILY Parks Cargo Sailing Vessel 8/ 80 x 20 1876 78788 MURIEL Parks Cargo Screw Steamer ?? Northwich Cheshire Observer - Saturday 05 September 1863 vv Ship Launch. On Monday last a splendid built wooden vessel launched from Roodee Wooden Ship Yard before a considerable number of people. The name of the vessel was The Lilly and is built for Mr Davidson of Hawarden Loss of a Chester Schooner. On Monday morning in a gale from the SSW and a heavy sea the schooner Cestrian of Chester in running for the harbour of Newhaven grounded on the bar. At the rising of the tide she drifted into dangerous breakers. ..RNLIB saved crew of 5 Cestrian crew list to 1886 29490 99t Cheshire Observer - Saturday 20 August 1864 Launch at Connah's Quay. Another fine schooner, of 160 tons burthen, was launched on Thursday, from the yard of Messrs. Ferguson, McCallum, and Baird. She is owned by Messrs. Shone and Co., and the ceremony of christening was performed by Miss Shone, who named the vessel the Mary and Martha. The ship is on an improved model, the builders having had great experience in the building of some of the fastest vessels that sail out of the Dee; and it is anticipated that her sailing qualities will eclipse those of her predecessors. The workmen and others, numbering about eighty, were afterwards regaled by the owners, with dinner at the Custom House Tavern. LB 1 May 1895 Dec. 9 1894. HOLYHEAD. Thomas Fielden Life-boat. While a fresh gale was blowing from S.S.W. with heavy squalls and a rough sea, signals of distress weres hown at the end of the breakwater at 7 P.M., and five minutes afterwards the Life-boat was launched, and proceeding to the spot, found the schooner Pride of the Dee close to the breakwater with two anchors down. She had lost all her head sails and wanted a steam-tug to tow her into the harbour. The tug Brilliant Star towed her in, the Life-boat standing by and placing three men on board to assist the schooner's crew. Property salvage case. London Gazette 1835 Bankrupts.. William Bishton Sedgley Staffs Ironmaster Oct 27 came from Wolverhampton 1855-60 built 6 sch ---- david jones flint SSS 1851 22303 ANN & MARY Kingsferry and Queensferry unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1851 3382 SUCCESS Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1852 1625 BREEZE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1852 25725 LADY HELENA Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1854 12920 MARY GARLAND Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1855 1398 SARAH ELLEN Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel +Miss N 1856 14381 ISABELL Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1856 12394 KATTIE DARLING Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel Flintshire Lass 12395 1857 18863 CYRIL Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1857 18860 CHESTER TRADER Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1857 12399 NINA Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel +1858 18864 MAG Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel ** see BNA - b CQ 1858 21038 MARY & JANE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1859 27904 JOHN JAMES Flint unknown Barge Sailing Vessel *** 1859 27901 MARY Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1859 27942 PRIDE OF THE LAKE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel +IND 1860 28049 WEPRE LASS Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel Search Flint MNL 75 50-60 FFF +Ann & Mary KF 51 22303 +Breeze 52 +Chester Trader 57 18860 +Cyril 52 18863 ?57 +Gipsey 57 +Industry 60 +Isabella 56 14381 Jameson b Rhuddlan Fl 59 28172 68t +John James 59 27904 +Kattie Darling 56 12394 +Lady Helena 52 25725 +Mag 58 Mary Flat reb 54 18861 +Mary sr 59 27901 +Mary & Jane 58 +Nina 57 12399 +Pride of the Lake 59 27942 +Sarah Ellen 55 1398 +Three Brothers 57

Wooden schooner , built Fflint 1851, More history MNL Br Oak 27017 Chr 1856 78t sch found 22 10 1876 Ow Davison CQ 79t b Chr 1855 Pride of the Dee Sr J Hughes 86 74.0 19.1 9.7 Chr 1865 12mo Bshtn Craven&C chr My Lady Sr J Shaw /W Bithell 60 62.7 16.0 8.7 Chr 1850 Walker &C Chr Constance Sr H Shaw 70 70.0 18.5 10.1 Chr 1863 4mo Walker Walker & Chr Mag 1858 MAG 1860 28045 INDUSTRY Jones Cargo Sailing Vessel 1864 47219 WILLIAM SHEPHERD Jones Cargo Sailing Vessel Ship Launch.-A fine schooner call- ed the Kate, of 160 tons, built for Messrs. Davidson, of Connah's Quay, has been launched from the yard of Mr. David Jones. The ceremony of christening was performed by Mrs. W. Davidson, who was accompanied by several of her friends, A platform had been erected for their accommodation near the bow of the vessel. At high water the orders were given, Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General 7th April 1865AdvertiserandFlint. INDUSTRY 28045 GBR Year built Date launched Date completed 1860 02/1860 02/1860 Vessel type Vessel description Cargo General Wood Sailing Vessel Schooner Builder Yard Yard no Jones, Flint Tonnage Length Breadth Depth Draft 72 grt / 72 nrt / 71.0 ft 18.5 ft 8.7 ft First owner First port of register Registration date Michael Parry, Flint Chester 24/02/1860 Subsequent owner and registration history MNL.1870 William Vickers, Connah's Quay MNL.1880 Hugh Rees, Borth (reg. Aberystwyth) MNL.1880 William Evans, Borth End year Fate / Status 1891 Foundered 07/12/1891 Shields Daily News - Wednesday 09 December 1891 A Barmouth telegram states that the schooner Industry, from Port Madoc for Cork with slates, parted from her anchors on Monday night and stranded on Harlech Spit. Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent, 11th December 1891 Loss OF THE "INDUSTRY", Whilst at anchor in St. Tudwell's Roadstead on Tuesday, the schooner "Industry," of Portmadoc, slipped her chain, and drifted against the "John Evans," also of Portmadoc. The crew of the Industry jumped on board the latter vessel, and their own craft was blown towards Portmadoc Bay. She came ashore near the entrance to Portmadoc bar, and sank. She was loaded with slates, and had only just sailed from that port. WILLIAM SHEPHERD 47219 GBR Year built Date launched Date completed 1864 01/1864 01/1864 Vessel type Vessel description Cargo General Wood Sailing Vessel Ketch Builder Yard Yard no Jones, Flint Tonnage Length Breadth Depth Draft / 57 nrt / 74.0 ft 19.5 ft 9.2 ft First owner First port of register Registration date William Shepherd, Mold, Flint Chester 21/01/1864 Subsequent owner and registration history MNL.1880 William Catherall, Flint MNL.1890 Henry Griffiths, Anglesey MNL.1900 Henry Hughes, Moelfre (reg. Beaumaris) MNL.1915 James Linton, Kilkeel, Co. Down MNL.1920 John McConnell, Kilkeel End year Fate / Status 1929 Register Closed Chester Courant - Wednesday 23 July 1862 Flint. A new schooner, called the Jane Porter, was launched from the ship yard belonging to Mr. David Jones, on the 13th inst. This is the seventeenth vessel built by Mr. Jones. Her lines and run are ** 17th *** everything that can be desired, having, been pronounced excellent by the surveyor from Lloyd's, where she is classed A 1 for nine years. She has been built for Capt. Thomas Porter, who was formerly captain of The Glynne, which foundered at sea some time back. Through the liberality of the owner and builder, their numerous friends and well-wishers were invited to dine with them, at half-past two o'clock, at dire. Jones; the Cross Foxes Inn, where the large room was tastefully decorated with evergrens and choice flowers. After the cloth was removed, and the usual loyal toasts had been given and responded to, the chairman proposed the success of the Jane Porter and the health of the builder, which were drank with great enthusiasm. Several songs were gives, which contributed to enliven the proceedings of the evening. A dinner was also given to the workmen (numbering about thirty) who bad been employed on the vessel, at the George and Dragon Inn, where they were plentifully regaled with roast beef and plum pudding. [Glynne foundered 1861] 1860 28045 INDUSTRY Jones Cargo Sailing Vessel * see above 1864 47219 WILLIAM SHEPHERD Jones Cargo Sailing Vessel ** see above 1855 Miss Nightingale Flint 1855 BNA 1862 Jane Porter DJ Flint BNA 17th built 1840 UNITY Flint unknown Steam ** have 1849 16470 LADY FIELDING Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel ** have 1851 3382 SUCCESS Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1852 1625 BREEZE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1852 25725 LADY HELENA Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1854 12920 MARY GARLAND Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1855 1398 SARAH ELLEN Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel Miss N 1856 14381 ISABELLA Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1856 12394 KATTIE DARLING Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel Flintshire Lass 12395 1857 18863 CYRIL Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1857 18860 CHESTER TRADER Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1857 12399 NINA Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1858 18864 MAG Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel ** see BNA - b CQ 1858 21038 MARY & JANE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1859 27904 JOHN JAMES Flint unknown Barge Sailing Vessel 1859 27901 MARY Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1859 27942 PRIDE OF THE LAKE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel IN 1860 28049 WEPRE LASS Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1861 29489 CAERWYS CASTLE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1862 44046 CATHERINE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel JP - 17th Jones built 1863 44047 MARGARET JANE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1864 47222 WILLIAM & LEIGH Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel WS 1865 52639 ALFRED Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1865 47225 FLORENCE MIRIAM Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1865 47224 KATE Flint unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel ** see above --- others 1837 17241 ANNA MARIA Kingsferry and Queensferry unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel **have 1840 16471 COLLIER Kingsferry and Queensferry unknown Barge Sailing Vessel **have 1848 19022 MARGARET Kingsferry and Queensferry unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel **have 1851 22303 ANN & MARY Kingsferry and Queensferry unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1864 47223 MARY & MARTHA Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1864 47220 MARY CAROLINE Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1865 52641 ERNEST Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1865 52636 FLORENCE EMILY Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1866 52643 PADESWOOD Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1867 58202 GLYNNE Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1868 58204 NOT FORGOT Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel 1868 58209 UNITY Connah's Quay unknown Cargo Sailing Vessel LL 1869 Florence Emily Sr S Coppack 81 73.7 20.0 9.1 Chr1865.4 Fergus Hancock Chr MNL 87 Union 28t 88 John & Grace 41t 89 Mary & Martha 28t 90 pilot Qu Beaum 91 Collins runc 47 92 Victoria 15t b Llandrillo 37 F 93 Ellen & Elizabeth b Rhudd 45 12394 Kattie Darling 67t 5 Flintshire Lass 97t Chr 1856 6 Rose 27t b Chr 48 7 Sluice 47t ** b Sluice 38 8 Industry 14t ** b Fl 48 99 Nina 76t b Fl 57 400 Gipsey 72t 01 Cerahun b Caerhun 1819 [conway riv] 02 James 64t 03 Brackley Runc 1854 16404 Betsey 51t frod 1806 05 Marys Northw 41 G 54t 06 Cheshire Lass 125t ** 07 Jane & Agnes b Dumb 1846 08 Dunaskin Ayr 09 Lydia Runc Frod 1812 Sp 10 Alice & Ann liv RCUS Runc 44 HAVE 11 Mary Ann Lancs 12 Mary Lancs 13 Frances Lancs 14 Ellen Abery Liv 1808 15 John & Ann Runc 1811 58t 16 Port Penrhyn beau 24t 17 Ellen b Winsf 43 55t F 18 Glan Menai b Menai Br 53 19 Admiral Nelson Nwch 1798 Sr 51t 20 Alice & Mary Beau 28t 21 Bury Ftwd 22 Elizabeth 30t Rhudd 1842 23 Hope Cemaes 1840 24 Martha Windsf 1847 F 66t 25 Ann & Elizabeth Beau 26 Gwenydd Frances 43t b Clwyd 1855 27 Alice 64t RCUS 28 Aquila Aber RCUS 29 John 55t Chr 30 Robert Lancs RCUS 31 Peggy 41t RCUS 32 Jane 19t beau 33 Carnedd Llywelyn b Caerhun 1843 34 Mary Lancs RCUS b Wilton 1840 HAVE Liv 1856 35 Betty & Peggy Beau 24t Clwyd 36 Sarah Beau b Llaneghenedl 1844 37 John 38t b Chr 1806 38 Mary 50t Chr 39 lark Abery 41t 40 Virtue b Newport M 1841 41 Enterprize b Llansanffraid 1830 42 Ellen b Bangor 1842 43 Vigour b Cadnant 1842 44 Eliza Lancs 90t 45 Gleaner Beau 24t RCUS b Chr 1815 smack 46 James Dub RCUS b Arklow 1786 47 Trap 49t ** 48 Shifty 61t ** 49 Dispatch 75t ** b Carlisle 50 Merlin liv 61t 51 George 52t chr 52 hugh charles bowden strang 50t 53 Alice beau 26t 54 Jane & Ann b pwllh 1825 55 Alfred 59t b Witton 1815 56 Mary & Ann lancs 40t b Ince Lancs 1840 57 Bans Vale lancs 50t 58 Conway 43t chr 59 Stag lpl 54t 60 Ann Dun RCUS 60tsr b Frecleton 1842 61 Union Dub b Maryport 1826 62 Admiral Fl liv nwch 1845 67t 63 Caldwell Fl b witton 1830 51t 64 Lovely jenny Beau RCUS 25t b Caern 1783 65 Popplewell ** RCUS b Chr 1836 sr 67t wo Have 6 William 44t chr 7 Dee Bank 45t chr ** 8 City 45t [gaps reg dublin strangf Lancs glasg Beau Preston..] 9 James glasg 128t RCUS New Brun 1815 16470 Lady Fielding ** 16471 Collier ** Fl b KF 1840 2 Frodsham reg Liv 42 3 Mary Ann chr 54 59t 4 Hilbre chr 54 58t lost 11 July? 61 [25 11 61 flat sunk Hilbre Is] 5 Brother reg Beau b Traethbychan 1846 6 Wharton 55t chr 7 Dudley 52t chr 8 Wellington 53t chr 9 Cymraes b Amlwch 1836 80 Providence Beau 21t 81 Shallcross 56t chr 82 Mary Sarah 53t chr 3 Diamond b Burcough 1832 4 Oulton 63t chr b Nwch 1854 F 5 Patent 45t chr b Runc 1834 F 6 John 37t b Liv 1805 sp 34t 7 Temple 39t chr 8 Hope abery b Llansanffraid 1803 9 Thomas b St Helens 1825 sp 57t 90 Grosvenor F b Nwh1831 53t 91 Pink 23t chr 92 Pelter 45 ** chr 93 Smelter 41t ** b Chr 1833 F 41t 94 Woodside Glas RCUS 126t b Greenock 1839 95 Jennu beay b Nevin 1787 96 Chester 46t sp b Nwch 1830 7 Miner 36t ** chr 8 Mersey 50t RCUS chr b St Helens 1798 sl wo 19-10-1872 fdr sea crew 2 saved not found BNA 9 John & Mary b Liv 1841 sp 31t 16500 Elizabeth b Frod 1836 sp 35t 17025 Charlote - isolated ** 17241 Anna Maria preston/Fleetwood 18202 Lounds? 31t 18223 b Glasson 56 18224 Isabella Fisher b Northwich 56 reg Lancs RCUS 18225 reg Lancs El Bo 18226 Marg Porter reg Lancs 0 Ch Trader 38t Fl 57 1 Mary 18t rebuilt Fl 54 18862 Hagar ** have 3 Cyril Fl 57 59t 4 Mag fl 58 53t 5 plymouth 19022 Margaret - isolated 4 Colch 5 Jane 15t Chr 46 Fl 21036 City Ch 7 Charles Edward 65 t --64 8 Mary & Jane 68t Fl 58 9 Margaret KingFerry 48 69t 40 Whim Dubli 3 Mary 15t b Cemaes 40 4 Prestatyn reg Caer 1844 65t 5 Thomas & Ann 52t Frod 1816 6 Prince of wales Chr 43 46t ** 27017 Br oak ** 8 James & Frances reg Fleetw b Jersey 1 Mary Fl 59 68t 27902 Ecl ** 3 Price Jones Fl 59 23t 4 John James Fl59 30t 5 Industry Fl 60 72t 6 Dee F Chr 37 31t ** 7 Emily F Wigan 48 28048 Oc Spr ** 9 Wepre Lass Fl 60 44t 50 Admiral Moorsom Steam b Glas 60 reg Chr 61- 470t **For Holyhead Railway Co 6 Curlew Liv 60 40t 7 Bessie Northwich 61 46t 8 Queen 43t reg Ch 61 Liv 63 89 Caerwys Castle 58t 63-74 29490 Cestrian ** 31487 Ann Bridson reg L'pl 0 reg Goole 1 Hannah Coppack ** 2 Royle ** 3 John Herbert b Denmark 4 Jane Porter 110t reg ch 62 lost 1865 5 Emily Helena chr 62 64t ** 6 Catherine Fl 62 79t 7 Magaret Jane Fl 63 34t 8 Constance Chr 63 56t ** 44049 Fanny ** 50 Mary Jones fl 63 98t 51 reg Greenock 44714 Florie ** 16 - 17 Catherine Porter see above b Sweden 18 Lily ** 19 William Shepherd Jones Fl 20 Mary Caroline 78 t CQ 64 21 Alexandra 88t to 1869 only 47222 William & Leigh Fl 3 Mary & Martha 91 t CQ 64 4 Kate Fl 5 Florence Miria, Fl 6 b Annan reg Dumfries 70 not close 51071 Lorn reg lancs ** 72 not close lancs 35 reg Folkstone 52636 Florence Emily 65t CQ 65 7 Daisy ** 8 JCR ** 9 Alfred Fl 65 82t 40 Pride of Dee ** 1 Ernest 62t CQ 66 2 b Hartlepool 3 Padeswood 60t CQ 66 4 Ann CQ 66 5 Excelsior ** z 46 reg Sligo 3 - 4 Not Forgot 67t CQ 68 58205 Imperial ** 6 Sea Swallow b Northwich 68 7 excellent Chr 68 76t ** 8 b Runcorn 9 Unity CQ 68 63t 10 Wern b Rhyl 70 11 John & William 69t b Rhyl 70 12 Emma & Ester b Perth 13 Priscilla b Hylton 71 14 Lorne CQ 71 74t 15 S Ann Elizabeth b Stromness 72 16 reg Scilly b Scilly MNL1872 by eye 22303 Ann & Mary KF51 72t Sr 1625 breeze f42 sp 19t 28489 Caerwy's Castle Fl61 595 8694 Caroline Fl39 53t 44046 Catherine Fl62 Sr 79t 17026 Carloe Ch40 Sl 41t 2378 Chester Ch28 F 41t 18860 Chr trader Fl 57 21036 City of Chr Chr58 16471 Collier Fl KF40 52647 Daisy Chr 65 Sr 91t 28046 Dee F chr37 31t 9282 Douro Chr20 Bg 121t 9273 Duchess of Leinster Chr24 Sp 25t 22844 Eaton Chr32 47t Sr 27902 Eclipse Chr59 Sr 101 18225 Eliza Bond Chr56 Sr 71t 8764 Elizabeth Parkgate 1789 Bg 135t ** 28904 Elizabeth & Jane CQ61 Sr 70t 3148 Fanny truss Chr48 +25994 Conference warr55 S 531t 16218 Fred Chr34 F 10634 Gronant Sluice 39 18862 Hagar Chr57 6961 Hematite F Chr46 28045 Industry Fl60 12398 Industry Fl48 14381 Isabella fl56 21035 Jane Chr46 F 15t 1828 Jane Chr46 57t 27904 John Fl59 30t sp 25001 John Chr35 77t Sr 1145 John & jane Fl49 37 Sp 25725 Lady helena Fl52 47218 Lily Chr 63 93t Sr 23324 Liverpool Chr30 Sr 109t 22466 London Chr27 1089 Lord Byron Chr37 sr 87t 18854 Mag Fl58 13082 Maid of Mostyn mo39 85 19022 Margaret KF 48 69te Sr 27901 Mary Fl59 68t Sr 21038 Mary & Jane Fl58 68t 15195 Melfort Chr56 36t sp 1479 Mersey KF39 31t sp 2399 Nina F57 76t sr 42567 Pilot Queen Chr38 25t Dy pride of he Lake Fl 27016 Prince of Wales Chr43 46t Sr 12396 Chr48 F 28t 1398 Sarah Ellen Fl56 121t Bn 27005 Sarah Davison Chr42 30t F 16904 Sarah Jane Chr47 52t Sk 6556 Shamrock chr16 99t Bn 1982 Sisters Chr27 35t F 8772 Sophia Mos48 63t 1939 Thomas green Fl48 18t Sr MNL1875.pdf MNL 1875 Ellesmere 8645 Catherine Newry BN Ell 1815 54958 Fanny Durant [found web] 55082 Triumph 1867 74t ow CQ [found .pdf] missed in search 51071 Lorn E P 1864 Chester steam inc size ... Zephyr 32 Chester [.pdf finds less] 1929 Ann Mulvey 42 -- done 16679 Ann Sumner 57 Sr books/annSumner.html 65893 Balogun Liv Bn Chr 1870 182t McCoskry Liv -- done 25885 Brewer's Hall 1843 --done 27017 British Oak chr 1855 ++ 29490 Cestrian chr 1861 ++ 17015 charlotte chr 1840 -- done 2378 Chester F chr 1828 liv 1840 41t reg closed 1931 own MDH -- done 21036 City of Chr chr 1858 ++ 44048 Constance Chr 1863 ++ 15389 Crystaline Chr 1856 ++ 52637 Daisy chr 1865 ++ 28046 Dee chr 1837 -- done 48828 Delmira chr 1864 ++ 9282 Douro chr 1820 -- done 22844 Eaton Chr 1832 --done 27902 Eclipse Chr 1859 ++ 18225 Eliza Bond chr 1856 ++ 44045 Emily Helena chr 1862 ++ 58207 Excellent chr 1868 76t reg 1868 glas last MNL 1885 Sr ++ 52645 Excelsior chr 1866 ++ 44049 Fanny chr 1863 ++ 3148 Fanny Truss chr 1848 -- done 10580 Fire Brick chr 1843 -- done 44714 Florie chr 1862 ++ 16218 Fred chr 1834 -- done 9803 Fume Chr 1846 -- done 31822 George chr 1794 29626 Gitana che 1861 ++ 16884 Governor Wodehouse chr 1856 Lr 30t ++ 18862 Hagar chr 1857 ++ 44041 Hannah Coppack chr 1861 ++ 40837 Harriet chr 1843 -- see Templeman 6961 Hermatite chr 1846 F 25t -- done 58205 Imperial chr 1867 ++ 25705 Inquisitive chr 1804 1828 Jane 1845 -- done care 2 jane of Lancaster sch 21035 Jane chr 1846 F -- done 16437 John Chr 1806 F to here on web then .pdf so more missed 25001 John Royle 1835 ++ 47218 Lily chr 1863 ++ 23324 Liverpool 1830 ++ 22466 London chr 1827 sr 92t -- done 1087 Lord Byron chr 1837 -- done 21967 My Lady 1850 -- done MDHB list also 1910 6997 Ocean Queen chr 1858 Sk ++ 42567 Pilot Queen chr 1838 -- done 52620 Pride of the Dee chr 1866 ++ 27016 Prince of Wales chr 1843 -- done 19801 Punch 47 -- done 47581 Roodee 63 Bk ++ 12396 Rose chr 48 Flat ++ 24098 Sarah 1832 Sp 47 -- done 27005 Sarah Davison 42 Flat ++ 16904 Sarah Jane 47 Sk 52t Jones Chestr ++ 6556 Shamrock 1816 Bn 99t ++ 1982 Sisters 1827 F 35t -- done 16493 Smelter 1833 F 41t ++ 25793 Telford Chr 1808 49854 Terpsichore chr 1864 ++ 1875 extra K-R searched using DAI link from crew list site also S-Z and start -Au B-Jo K-P start from suitable page Search Flint MNL 75 Alfred 65 52639 + Ann & Mary KF 51 Anna Maria QF 37 ++ + Breeze 52 21197 Caerwys Castle 61 Caroline 39 8694 ++ Catherine 62 + Chester Trader 57 Collier KF 40 Fl ++ + Cyril 57 +Denbighshire Lass 57 Florence Miriam 65 Elizabeth & Jane CQ 61 Ernest CQ 65 Florence Enily CQ 65 + Gipsey 57 Glynne CQ 67 Gronant Sluice 39 ++ Industry 48 ++ +Industry 60 + Isabella 56 + John James 59 John & Jane 49 -- done Kate 65 + Kattie Darling 56 Lady Fielding 49 ++ + Lady Helena 52 + Mag 58 Maid of Mostyn 39 Mostyn ++ Margaret KF 48 ++ Margaret Jane 63 Mary Flat reb 54 ?? + Mary sr 59 Mary Caroline CQ 64 +Mary Garland 54 Bg Mary Jones 63 Mary & Getrude CQ 67 + Mary & Jane 58 Mary & Martha CQ 64 Mersey KF Fl 39 -- done + Nina 57 Not Forget CQ 68 Padeswood CQ 66 +Price Jones Fl 59 + Pride of the Lake 59 +Sarah Beck sp 59 39t +Sarah Ellen 55 Bn 121t Sir Edward Mostyn 36 ++ Sluice Sluice 38 ++ +Success 51 Sophia Mostyn Fl 48 --have Thomas Green 48 ** done + Three Brothers 57 + Wave Talaen Fl 50 10258 ** done https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/~cmi/books/miscWr/WHlist.html#1879 + Wepre Lass 60 William Shepherd 64 William & Leigh 64 Winifred Sandycroft 54 ++ search Quay [and CQ by eye] also above Ann 66 Bessie Arnold 72 Elizabeth & Jane CQ Fl 61 Ernest 65 Florence Emily 65 Glynne CQ Fl 67 Lorne 71 Mary Caroline 64 Mary & Gertrude 67 Mary & Martha CQ Fl 64 Not Forgot 68 Padeswood 66 Rossendale CQ 74 Search "1859" - no b Chester found Extra Conway ----- Ann 41 Curlew Emily Agnes Esther Hannah Henry Maggie Barratt Margaret Margaret & Elizabeth Mary Ellen Sarah Ann Three Janes x2 Varchwell Talycafn Denb [up river conway] Unity search Rhuddlan Catherine Roberts 63 Elizabeth Anne 57 Margaret & Ann 1855 Rhos 61 BNA Rhuddlan launch by Jones & Roberts Catherine Maria 1854 Margaret & Elizabeth 1855 Elizabeth Ann 1857 search Rhyl Annie Jones 72 +Baltic 57 +Catherine 57 Colonel Gamble 63 Eleanor 65 John & William 70 Lilly Green 62 Sarah Elizabeth 73 search Mostyn Maid of Mostyn Mostyn Fl 39 ---have ---- Why Not ---- Why not reg CRNV 5/1849 89t wr 1850. Liverpool Mail - Saturday 11 May 1850 The Why Not! davies of Carnarvon from the Conway islands [sic Canar] to Belfast was abandones 6th inst, in alt 50 lon 11 in a sinking state, crew saved by gthe Thames, arrived here. Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 27 January 1849 On the morning of Friday (this day) a fine schooner named the Why Not was launched from the building ground of Mr Richard Price on the Quay. This vessel is of beautiful model of 150 tons burthen and named by John Hughes Esq Comptroller her Majesty's Customs at this port. She is to be commanded by Captain Lewis Davies and is intended for the foreign trade. She is the property of Mr R Price the builder and others. On the same morning a finely modelled sloop was launched from the grounds of Mr Thomas Williams shipbuilder. She was christened the William and Caroline by Master Morgan eldest of John Morgan Esq Bank Quay. She is 74 tons burthen and is to be commanded by Captain Hugh Evans and is intended for the coasting trade. MNL 1849 Caern ON 4128 46t b Caern 1849 Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - Saturday 12 February 1848 **have Launched from the building yard of Mr Powell of Kingsferry on the 5th inst a new schooner named the Margaret of Chester burthen per new measurement 89 tons. -->