upon the
Kent Group in Bass Strait on 28 May 1852. Crew saved.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 October 1838]:
The Porter, Porter, and Dorset, Bishop, hence at Madeira, and both
sailed 13th ult. for South Australia.
[from
Morning Chronicle - Tuesday 10 October 1848]:
[FROM THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER OF APRIL 15.] THE DORSET FROM
SYDNEY. - The only arrival we have to report today is the brig
Dorset, which arrived from Sydney on Thursday, with a general
cargo and nine passengers. The Dorset sailed on the 29th of March,
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 21 September 1852]:
Sydney, June 26. The Dorset brig, from Hobart Town for Melbourne, was
wrecked on Kents Group May 28; crew saved.
Wooden brig Grace Darling, built Robert Talbot,
Liverpool, 1840, 242 tons om, 198 tons nm, 92.6 x 24.5 x 14.6ft. For
sale 1841. Sailed mainly from London. 2nd October 1848, sailed to
Hobart. Owned at Hobart. Voyage Manilla to Singapore, departing 6th
December 1849, posted missing.
Robert Talbot seems to have been involved in ship-repairing: he is
reported to have lengthened, by 12.5 feet, the barque Celt from a brig
(originally built
at Greenock) in 1844. He also converted the steamer George IV into a sailing
vessel.
So he may not have had a
ship yard - but used the graving docks - which were owned by the Dock Board
and could be hired.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 04 September 1840]:
A FINE NEW SHIP THAT WAS NEVER LAUNCHED. Our first paragraph on a new
vessel, built at Our Port, we have hitherto invariably headed with the
word "Launch." On the present occasion, however, we have to notice a
very fine brig, recently consigned to her destined element, but which
never was and never will be launched, unless, indeed, by some
fortuitous circumstance, she should be drawn or driven so far high and
dry as to render it necessary that she should be indulged, as ships
have been time out of mind, by being allowed to glide down
"majestically" from land to water. The brig "Grace Darling," now lying
in the Canning Dock, was floated into her present position, she having
been entirely built in No. 3, Graving Dock, close by. She is a
remarkably beautiful and faithfully built vessel, admeasuring about
240 tons, but, though with all the apparent requisites of a quick
sailor, will carry a cargo considerably above that weight. She has a
flat flooring, but is of a beautiful model, combining sharpness with
rotundity; and having great beam, she floats upon a comparatively
light draft of water, and will doubtless carry sail well. As builders
would say, "you cannot see a lump upon her," and she strongly
resembles a yacht. Her length is 101 feet over all; her beam 24.5
feet. She is built entirely of English oak, with the exception of the
bends, which are of African oak. Her frame and fastenings are all of
the best materials and of the most approved construction, and she has
been entirely constructed under the inspector for Lloyd's, who has
pronounced her to be in every respect a superior vessel. Amongst
numerous fastenings, including stringers, shelfpieces, clamps, wood
knees, horizontal and hanging iron knees, we observed a hook ten feet
in length, to keep together the heels of the canting timbers - a strengthening
not very frequent in vessels of this size. The transome knees are 20
inches through, and 10.5 feet long. The Grace Darling was built by Mr.
Robert Talbot, ship and boat builder, and as a specimen of naval
architecture is a credit to the port.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 20 October 1840]:
For SALE, And now lying in the Canning Dock, and not yet named, A
splendid new Liverpool-built BRIG. Built on the construction to sail
fast and carry a good cargo; she is built of the very best materials,
and under the inspection of Lloyd's surveyors; she is a beautiful
model, and is suitable for general purposes. Length, 92 feet 6 inches;
breadth, 24 feet 5 inches; depth, 14 feet 6 inches. About 242 tons
om. For particulars apply to the Owner, on board, or to D.
TONGE, ship valuer and Broker for the Sale of Ships, 7, Castle-street.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1841]:
ON SALE, Now lying in the Victoria Dock, launched in September
last, The splendid new Liverpool-built Brig GRACE DARLING. Coppered
and copper-fastened, built on the best construction to sail fast, and
to carry a large cargo, under the immediate inspection of Lloyd's
surveyor; She is a beautiful model, and shifts without ballast.
Length, 92 feet 6 inches; breadth, 24 feet 5 inches; depth, 14 feet 6
inches; and admeasures 242 tons o.m. For particulars apply to GLADSTONE,
EDDOWES, and Co., 40, Castle-street.
[from Morning Post - Thursday 28 March 1850]:
The Grace Darling sailed from Manilla, Dec. 6, for
Singapore and Hobart Town, and had not arrived at the former place on
the 9th Feb.
[from Bombay Gazette - Friday 19 July 1850]:
Shipwreck. The Grace Darling, brig, of Hobart Town, has been wrecked on her
passage from Manila to Singapore. - South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal,
April 11.
Wooden schooner Sphynx, built Hasleden, Pearson & Troughton, Liverpool, 1839,
124 tons, owned W H Woods, for Liverpool - Cadiz service.
LR 1853 described as a snow, 124 tons, master H Dixon, built Liverpool 1839, owned J Ritson, Liverpool.
Voyage Liverpool to Belize, ashore on Pedro shoals, (off Savanna la
Mar, Jamaica, 17N, 77 50W), 11 June 1853 and lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 02 May 1839]:
For GIBRALTAR and CADIZ. The splendid new coppered Schooner SPHYNX, James
Luscombe, Master, 120 tons: loading in the King's Dock. Stands twelve
years A 1 at Lloyd's.
Will be followed by the new Schooner CENTAUR, of the same size
and description. Both these vessels were built at this port, under
particular inspection, for the trade, and are expected to sail fast.
Apply to W. H. WOOD, 16. Hanover-street.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 December 1840]:
For GIBRALTAR and MALTA. The fine A 1 coppered Schooner SPHYNX,
William Connibeer, 120 tons, one year old, built at this port
expressly for the trade; loading in the King's Dock, and will have
immediate despatch Apply W H. WOOD, 16, Hanover-street.
[from Freeman's Journal - Friday 13 December 1850]:
Schooner Sphynx from Liverpool for Syria, general cargo.
[from Morning Chronicle - Wednesday 13 July 1853]:
The brig Sphinx, from Liverpool for Belize (Honduras), was wrecked on
the 11th of June, on the Pedro Shoals, about seventy miles to the
windward of Savannah-la-mar. [left Queenstown, 27 April, master Dixon]
Wooden schooner Centaur, built Hasleden, Pearson & Troughton, Liverpool, 1839,
125 tons, launched May, owned W H Woods, for Liverpool - Cadiz service. In 1846, owned Marwood,
rigged as a brigantine. Sold by Marwood in late 1846 to Perriham, Topsham.
ON 4251, registered Exeter 1848, 123 tons, later rigged as a schooner.
Voyage Newcastle to Exeter with coal, 26th October 1865, struck in
Pakefield Gat (S of Lowestoft) and foundered, 2
crew lost, 5 saved by Kessingland Lifeboat.
Image from painting by Joseph Heard of Centaur off Formby [from MMM]. No.5 Pilot boat, Victoria,
is seen at left.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 14 May 1839]:
We were much gratified yesterday in witnessing a beautiful launch
from Messrs. Hasleden, Pearson, and Troughton's yard, Baffin-street,
of a very fine schooner of 130 tons burthen, intended for the Cadiz
and Gibraltar trade, and the property of our townsman, W. H. Wood,
Esq.
[from Globe - Saturday 28 October 1865]:
Lowestoft: Friday. SEVERE GALE ON THE EASTERN COAST. ... The three-masted schooner.
Centaur, Lee, master, from Newcastle, [for Exeter] with coals, struck in Pakefield
Gat about the same time [4 pm 26 Oct], and almost immediately filled and went down.
Two of her crew were washed overboard and drowned. The Kessingland lifeboat
launched and proceeded to her assistance, and succeeded in rescuing five
hands, and afterwards landed them here in a destitute condition. They
were cared for at the Sailors Home.
Wooden schooner Tom Banks, built Grayson, Liverpool 1839, 106 tons,
owned Thomas Jones, registered Liverpool.
Voyage Barrow to Newport, sank after
collision with brigantine Jersey Tar of Youghal, 31 December 1853, off
Milford Haven.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 25 October 1839]:
LAUNCHES. Three fine vessels were yesterday launched at this port,
... The "Tom Banks," a schooner of about 120 tons burthen, built by
Mr. Greyson [sic, John D Grayson had a shipyard at Trentham Street in
Liverpool], who is, we understand, part owner; ...
[from Waterford Mail - Wednesday 01 February 1854]:
COURT OF ADMIRALTY. On Friday, Jan. 27, ...
The schooner Tom Banks,
Promovent; the Jersey Tar, Impugnant. This was a suit instituted by the
owner of the schooner Tom Banks, of Liverpool, to recover
compensation from the owners of the brigantine Jersey Tar, of Youghal,
for the loss of their vessel, which came into collision on the night of
the 31st of December, 1853, with the brigantine.
The owner of part of the
cargo of the schooner, and the mate intervened for the purpose of
being remunerated for the losses which they sustained by the sinking of
the vessel, whose alleged value was £1,000, and cargo £200.
It appeared that the
schooner sailed from Barrow to Newport, Monmouthshire, on the 18th of
December last, with 150 tons of iron ore, and four tons of tallow, and
that about nine o'clock on the night of the 21st, she having passed
Milford Haven that morning, the collision took place which caused her
destruction. The allegation the promovent was that at the time of the
accident the schooner was beating up the British Channel, and on her port
tack, when the impugnant vessel came down on them and struck them two
violent blows, from the effect of which she almost immediately went down.
The
case of the brigantine was, that, according to the position of the two
vessels, the course they pursued was the correct one, and that, in
consequence, liability could not be fixed on them, but that, on the contrary,
they were entitled in strictness to a sum of £80 for the damages which their
vessel had sustained.
The schooner was ninety-nine tons register, and the
brigantine, which was laden with 200 tons of coal, 132 tons burden.
..... The court granted the promovent a decree,
with costs.
Wooden barque Meg of Meldon (also Meg o' Meldon),
built Haselden, Pearson and Troughton, Liverpool, 1840. 396 tons,
104.4 x 25.1 x 18.3 ft. ON 23339, in MNL to 1859, registered Shields
in 1853. Sailed Liverpool - Calcutta, then sailed from Shields. For
sale 1853 at Newcastle. Voyage London to Madras, wrecked Cape
Verde Islands, 29th October 1855, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 06 November 1840]:
THE "MEG O'MELDON". We recently noticed a beautiful new barque of this name,
of 376 tons burthen, built by Messrs. Haselden, Pearson, and
Troughton, at their yard, south side of the Queen's Dock Basin. She
is a remarkably fine vessel, whether as regards materials, model, or
workmanship, and we are glad to announce that, after being neaped
for a short time, she will be launched on Tuesday next to the
gratification, doubtless, of numerous spectators.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 February 1850]:
For CALCUTTA, The remarkably fine Liverpool-built Ship, MEG OF
MELDON. William Rickertt, Commander, (Who has great experience in the
trade), 396 ton; A 1 twelve years, and is well-known fast sailer,
and in every respect first-rate conveyance for goods and passengers:
loading Prince's Dock. Apply to Archibald Sinclair, Esq. owner, or to COTESWORTH,
WYNNE and LYNE.
[from Newcastle Journal - Saturday 23 April 1853]:
OR SALE, the A 1 Ship MEG OF MELDON, of this Port. She was built at
Liverpool, in the Year 1840, under particular inspection. Register
Tonnage 396 New Measurement. Length from the Inner Part of the Main Stem
to the Stern Post 104.8 Feet. Breadth in Midships 25.1 Feet, Depth of Hold 18.3
Feet. The Meg of Meldon is Copper-fastened; was retrennelled
throughout, sheathed with Yellow Metal, and thoroughly Overhauled by
Messrs. T. and W. Smith, Ship Builders, last Spring. She will continue
on the first Letter Four Years from 1852. She is now discharging in
the Tyne, a Cargo of 550 Tons of Nitrate of Soda from Iquique. Apply to
COOKSON, CUTHBERT, & CO. Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
[from Newcastle Chronicle - Friday 23 November 1855]:
St. Vincent (Cape de Verde). Oct 29. The barque Meg of Meldon, Stove, of South
Shields, from London for Madras, was wrecked upon one of the islets
called Romes Islands [Ilheus do Rombo], situate about five miles north of the island of
Brava, on the 15th September; crew saved.
Wooden barque Roseanna (also Rosanna), built
Johnson, Liverpool, 1840, 366 tons, owned Johnson, Liverpool, for trade to Brazil.
For sale 1843. In MNL to 1865, owned McIver, Liverpool, ON 22034, registered Liverpool, 397 tons.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 10 March 1840]:
ON SALE, A BARQUE, of about 364 tons, o.m. - In frame and partly
planked, in my yard, at Sefton-street, and can be launched in June
next. Length of keel for measurement 110 feet 6 inches; Breadth of
beam 27 ft; Depth of hold 17 ft 8 in. This vessel is expected to be a fast
sailer, will to carry a large cargo. Apply to JOHN JOHNSON, 18,
King-street.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 28 August 1840]:
LAUNCH. A fine ship, of about 400 tons burthen, to be
called Roseanna, will be launched to-morrow noon, from the ship
yard of John Johnson, Esq., above the Herculaneum
Pottery.
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 05 May 1843]:
At LLOYD'S ROOM, No. 80. BISHOPSGATE-STREET WIIHIN, THIS DAY, May 5 at
Half-past Two, (By order of the Mortgagees,) THE fine fast-sailing Barque
ROSEANNA, -, Commander, 397 tons register (n.m.), built at Liverpool in
1840 of the best materials, and fitted with strong iron beams and
stanchions; stands A 1 at Lloyd's, coppered and copper-fastened; is a
faithful-built vessel, sails well, carries a good cargo, and may be
sent to sea immediately; baa just discharged her cargo from Calcutta in
excellent condition. Lying in the St. Katharine Dock. For further
particulars apply to SAMPSON and HOOPER. Dunster-court, Mincing-lane.
[also for sale in 1852, at Glasgow, as of Greenock]
Last newspaper report found: arrived Aug 4 1863, Milford, from Demerara
Wooden vessel Unknown, built W B Jones, Liverpool,
1846, circa 400 tons. No candidate name found.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 03 April 1846]:
- On Tuesday, a vessel of 400 tons was launched from the building-yard of Mr. W.
B. Jones, Brunswick Dock,
Wooden ship Loodianah, built W Buckley Jones, Liverpool 1846,
744 tons, registered Liverpool, owned Moore, for trade to India. ON15067,
in MNL to 1864.
For sale at Liverpool May 1864, and not reported after that.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 11 September 1846 ]:
LAUNCH OF AN EAST INDIAMAN. We announced in our last paper that on Monday, the
7th instant, there would be a noble ship launch from the building yard
of Messrs. W. B. Jones and Co near the South-west corner of Brunswick
Dock: the launch, in fact, of one of the finest merchant vessels ever
built in this port. Frequently, as our shipbuilders gratify the public
by exhilarating spectacles of this kind on the banks of our famous
river, there was a peculiar attraction in this occurrence from the
first-class character and magnitude of the vessel, and the wish,
everywhere entertained, that the untiring zeal of the builders to do
justice to the work they had in hand, should be crowned by the most
perfect success. It did not surprise us, therefore, to find that some
thousands of the higher and middle ranks of society crowded the
building-yard and its vicinage early on Monday forenoon, when the
scene around was extremely gay, the advantages of fine weather being
heightened by flying colours, smiling faces, and elegant dresses, the
ladies adding life and grace to the coup d'oeil. The vessel was
greatly admired. She is of large size, measuring upwards of 750 tons,
but calculated to carry probably 1100 tons of measurement goods; and
is intended to trade between Liverpool and Calcutta. Her dimensions
are as follows:- Length over all, 155 ft; Length of measurement, 132
ft 4; Breadth of beam, 31 ft 7; Depth of hold 22 ft 5. On standing
before her stern, and looking at her bows, her appearance was that of
a steamer or other craft built for quick sailing; but on going on
board and looking into her hold, or down her sides, she gave the idea
of a vessel constructed for the amplest carrying capacity only, so
that the union of bulk and speed seems to have been peculiarly
attained as the leading object of her modellers. She is built of
massive British oak and Indian teak; and her space between decks forms
a truly noble room, in which tall persons may walk about with their
hats on; the ceilings from floor to deck are planked with solid
polished mahogany, and there is a tracery of handsome open iron work,
where ventilation can be had, without weakening her sides, should she
ever be engaged to convey troops, &c. The cabin is on the flush deck,
its roof, indeed forming the quarter deck, as the seamen's berth forms
the forecastle in an equally airy position; and in many suitable
places evidences of taste are visible in papier maché
mouldings, &c. The figure-head is a superbly carved image, by Allen,
of a General of the Sikhs, in his war army; on the gallery and stern
are embellishments suggested by, and connected with, the owners,
Messrs, Henry Moore and Co. and the sides of the gangway are ornamented
with the crest of captain Heron, being a representation of a bird of
that name. The knees, the stanchions, the capstans, &c., are all of
solid metal, and no expense has been spared to render her as
distinguished for strength as for symmetry of form. It is calculated
that by the time she is completed for sea, as a full-rigged ship, she
will have cost her spirited owners not less than £13,000. We
need hardly say she is an A 1 ship for twelve years at Lloyd's. It is
worthy to remark, that neither the stem nor stern-posts are scarfed,
but formed of solid English oak, while the cutwater itself is solid
teak. ... named Loodianah .... builder W Buckley Jones ...
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 04 February 1862]:
THE LIVERPOOL SHIP LOODIANAH. Advice just received per the
Overland Mail, reports that the ship Loodianah, of Liverpool, Captain
Walton, bound from Moulmein, for Liverpool, had been picked up at sea
a derelict, and taken to Point de Gall, Ceylon, by the ship Nagasaki. The
advices per the previous mail reported her as loading at Moulmein, for the
United Kingdom on the 11th of December. She was expected to have a
full cargo of rice on board.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 09 April 1862]:
THE LOSS OF THE LIVERPOOL SHIP LOODIANAH. By the overland mail just
to hand we have received advice of a most gallant act performed by
Captain McKay, Commander of the British ship Nagasaki, while on her
passage from Newcastle, New South Wales for Bombay. On the passage he
discovered a ship in distress and made haste to relieve her. She
proved to be the ship Loodianah, of Liverpool, from Moulmein, with a
cargo of teak for England. Her commander stated that she was sinking,
and that he was desirous of abandoning her. Captain McKay hove his
ship to immediately and took on board all hands and their effects. He
then wished to see for himself, if possible, the cause of her leaking,
and went alongside, where he carefully examined her seams near the
water's edge. Being an experienced naval architect, and having had
large experience in repairing large ships, it naturally occurred to
him, that a ship so recently from port without having experienced any
bad weather would have had only a seam or two open above the water's
edge, which might be filled up sufficiently close to admit of her
being taken into port. Instead of discovering open seams, he saw that
she had been scuttled in three places. He sent to his own ship for his
carpenter, and for suitable materials and tools, and after a good deal
of labour, in which he took an active part himself, he effectually
stopped the holes, pumped the ship out, and placed his chief mate in
charge of her, with eight men to work her. He then sailed in company
with the Loodianah, and had the satisfaction to see her safely anchor
in the harbour of Point de Galle, Ceylon, where she was surrendered to
Lloyd's agent, to act for the Owners, Underwriters, and Salvors.
Although short handed, the Nagasaki reached Bombay in safety. There is
little doubt, that the tact and seamanship displayed by Captain McKay
on this occasion, will earn for him a tangible acknowledgement from
the Owners and Underwriters.
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 13 December 1862]:
For Sale: The fine A 1 British-built Ship LOODIANAH, 744 tons register;
built for the owners, under their own inspection, and originally classed A 1
at Lloyd's for twelve years; in 1858 was continued A 1 for four years;
scantling is all extra throughout, and she is iron kneed in the most substantial
manner; is copper-fastened, and sheathed with yellow metal; had new wire rigging of the
best quality in 1861; Dimensions:- Length 138 feet 3-10ths; breadth 28 feet 8-10ths;
depth 22 feet 3-10ths. Lying St George's Dock...
[For sale to Feb 1863; then reported 26 March 1863 sailing to Shanghai, capt Thomas Moir;
who was reported to have died at Shanghai 26 October 1863; Loodianah was for
sale again May 1864, lying Liverpool, by order of the Mortgagees.],
Wooden ship Jalawar, built W B Jones, Liverpool, 1850, 700 tons.
owned Moore & Co, Liverpool, for trade to India and China.
ON 11996, latterly owned Cayzer, Liverpool, barque 635 tons, in MNL to 1879.
Voyage Madras to Anyer [Java], in ballast, abandoned off
Java Head [now Tanjung Layar], crew saved, 17 November 1878
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 19 November 1849]:
The shipbuilding interests of Liverpool are at present in an active
state. There are now in construction the following vessels; namely,
one in Mr. W. B. Jones's yard, 800 tons, the largest sailing ship ever
built in Liverpool; ...
[from
Liverpool Albion - Monday 12 August 1850]:
... The second launch took place from the building-yard of Messrs. W. B.
Jones and Co. The vessel was a fine ship called the Jalawar, of
about 660 tons old, and 770 tons new, measurement. Her length of keel is
138 feet, and over all she measures 150 feet. She is built of English
oak and East India teak, is intended for the China trade, and is to
be commanded by Capt. Heron. Her owners are Messrs. Henry Moore and
Co. She is a fine model, and classed as a thirteen-year ship. The figure
head, which, as well as that of the William Rennie, was carved by
Allan, of Wapping, is a representation of an Indian prince, and
somewhat resembles in appearance the portraits of the Nepaulese
princes. The launch took place a little before one o'clock, and a more
graceful or beautiful one was never witnessed. The vessel, as she
floated on the water, elicited the admiration of all beholders. She
was towed into the dock preparatory to being takes into the graving
dock for coppering. ...
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 05 May 1876]:
For Sale: ... The Liverpool-built Barque JALAWAR, 635tons register. Built at Liverpool
1850; was restored and re-classed A 1 Lloyd for six yearn; had new
topsides covering boards, poop and forecastle removed; is diagonally
celled, sheathed with yellow metal, will bear the most minute
examination in every part. Dimensions; Length. 138.8 feet; breadth,
32.4 feet: depth, 22 feet. Lying in the Birkenhead Dock. For further
particulars apply to C. W. KELLOCK and CO.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Monday 09 December 1878]:
A LIVERPOOL BARQUE ABANDONED. On Saturday morning, a telegram was
posted at Lloyd's stating that the barque Jalawar had been abandoned
at sea in a sinking condition, and that the crew had been saved and
presumed to have landed at Anjer. The Jalawar was bound from Madras to
Anjer in ballast. She was a barque of 635 tons, belonging to Liverpool,
owned by Messrs. Cayser, Irvine, and Co. The loss falls principally on
London insurances. [crew of 18 reported - and feared lost since overdue]
[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 07 December 1878]:
BATAVIA, 6th Dec., 3.30 p.m. The Jalawar (Brit barq.), was abandoned in
a sinking condition, 17th Nov., off Java Head ; crew taken off by the
Mangalore, arrived at Anjer yesterday.
LIVERPOOL, 6th Dec., 11.44 a.m. We [the owners] have received this
morning the following telegram from Captain Davies. at Anjer: -
JALAWAR abandoned sinking; crew saved [The Jalawar, Davies master,
from Madras for Anjer, 1st Aug.]
Wooden pilot vessel Pioneer, built W Buckley
Jones, Liverpool, 1852, 53 grt, 68 x 15.7 x 7.8 feet, Pilot Boat no.
6, schooner rigged, ON 7073, sold 1879, sailed to Dakar and wrecked
there.
Image from painting in MMM of Pilot boat no.6, Pioneer.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 22 June 1852]:
SHIP LAUNCHES. On Saturday last, a new pilot-boat, to take the place
of No. 6, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. W. B. Jones
and Son, west side of the Brunswick dock. The boat is built on a new
model, in order to combine the capabilities of fast sailing and more
ample accommodation for the crew. She is 84 tons burthen, 74 feet in
length over all, and 17 feet beam; her rig is that of a schooner, a
new feature in vessels built for the pilot service. She has 25
berths, and will carry a crew of 45 men. Shortly after twelve
o'clock, all being in readiness, orders were given to strike away the
daggers, which being done, the little vessel glided off the stocks in
gallant style, amidst the cheers of a large body of spectators. She
was called "The Pioneer", the ceremony of naming being performed by
Miss Parry, daughter of the first master.
Another pilot-boat, of
similar construction, is now being built by Jones; she is to supersede
No. 3. [The Duke]
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 02 October 1879]:
FOR SALE, The very handsome Liverpool-built pilot Schooner PIONEER, 53
tons register. Built expressly for the Liverpool pilot service in
1852, of the very best materials. In May last was thoroughly
overhauled by Messrs Clayton, and Co, at a cost of nearly £300;
She is sheathed with yellow metal, which is in good order, and has now
on board between 50 and 60 tons of ballast; sails fast and is well
equipped. Lying in the Salthouse Dock.
Wooden pilot vessel The Duke, built W Buckley Jones, Liverpool, 1852,
52 grt, 69 x 15.7 x 7.6 feet, Pilot Boat no. 3, ON 1946, schooner rigged, sank 10 March 1881
after collision with Grab Hopper A. Savaged and repaired, sold 1894 to Denmark
for use as a fishing boat.
Image from a painting by Samuel Walters, of Pilot boat no.3, The Duke.
>
[from Liverpool Albion - Saturday 12 March 1881]:
LIVERPOOL PILOT-BOAT SUNK. NARROW ESCAPES. About half-past eight
o'clock on Thursday night a serious collision took place in the river
between No. 3 pilot-boat (the schooner the Duke, 61.33 tons) and one
of the Garston mud hoppers, named the "A." The pilot boat was
returning from Point Lynas, and when off the Rock Lighthouse she was
run into with great force by the mud hopper which was proceeding down the
river. The boat was struck on the port bow, and commenced to rapidly
fill with water. One of the apprentices on board, named Boyd, jumped
into the water and climbed on to the hopper, and Dixon, another
apprentice, leaped on board the hopper as she swung round after the
impact. Immediately on the collision taking place, it was deemed
necessary to run the pilot-boat on the beach, and the master got her
inside the Rip-rap buoy, where she sank, the water having poured in
through a large hole caused by the blow received from the hopper. The
other members of the crew were rescued by a Mr. Bailey in a private
boat, and by the New Brighton lifeboat, which came alongside promptly;
the hopper, which was not much damaged, also put out a boat. The crew
of "No. 3" consisted of T. G. Wilkin, master; George Bland, cook;
Edwin Beeson, William A. Dixon, Thomas F. Boyd, and James Cousins.
apprentices. Although the water was washing over the bulwarks of the
boat, the master stood by her to the last, and it is not unlikely that
an attempt will be made to repair the breach and get her off at low
water. All the crew lost their clothing and some of them were conveyed
to Liverpool at a late hour by the New Brighton boat.
Wooden schooner Unknown, built W B Jones, Liverpool, 1856, possibly
Panuco, or Mary.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 08 April 1856]:
Launch. On Saturday, the 5th instant, there was launched from the
shipbuilding-yard of W. B. Jones and Co., a strong well-built schooner.
She has been modelled to carry a very large cargo on a very light draft of water - say about 200 tons
on 8 feet 10 inches to 9 feet water. She was launched with all her masts on and rigging complete,
similar to other vessels launched from the same yard on former occasions.
She has ben built under special survey with ... English oak frames to class 9 years
at Lloyds.
Wooden sloop Alpha, built Noble, Liverpool, 1851,
on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 55 tons, ON 25678, registered
Liverpool from 1851, for sale 1857; then registered Preston 1858-60,
as 45 tons. In MNL to 1860. Appropriation states loss recorded 1863. No
newspaper report found.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 01 September 1851]:
LAUNCH OF A SEA-GOING VESSEL ON THE CANAL. On Thursday a launch, which, from
its novelty, attracted much attention, took place at the building yard
of Mr. John Noble, shipbuilder, Canal bank; a large sloop of 65 tons,
to be employed in the trade between Rhyddlan and Liverpool, and
measuring 61 feet, and 15.5 feet beam, owned by Messrs. S. and L. Lloyd,
timber-merchants, of this town, being from that unusual spot launched
into its destined element. Numerous spectators had assembled to
witness the event, and the vessel glided into the water sideways in
good style, receiving the name Alpha. Her size created great commotion
in the water, and the banks of the canal were extemporarily
overflowed. She was subsequently taken into the river through the
locks which form a junction between the docks and the canal.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 26 November 1857]:
For SALE, The handy coasting Sloop, ALPHA; 55.5 tons per register; built at Liverpool, in 1853 [sic],
under particular inspection, being built of English oak and pitch pine; is round sterned;
hatchway 26 feet long; sails without ballast; well found in stores, carries 98.5 tons
on 4.5 feet of water; ...
Wooden barque Lockett, built J Brooke, Liverpool, 1852,
for owners Lockett. 616 tons. 132.2 x 25.7 x 20.3 ft. Registered Liverpool. For sale 1873
and in 1882.
In MNL to 1884, ON 25959, owned Thomas Rhys, Plymouth, registered Liverpool.
Voyage Swansea to East London, while at anchor off East London, driven
ashore and wrecked, 4th
January 1884.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 09 April 1852]:
Ship Launches. - On Wednesday last a splendid ship intended for the
China trade, was launched from the building yard of Mr. J. Brooke,
west side of the Coburg dock. The day being favourable, a large number
of persons assembled to witness the event. Amongst those were Mr. J.
Lockett, Mr. Wm. Lockett, and Mr. R Lockett, Mr. W. B. Jones, Mr.
Willoughby, &c. &c., besides several parties of ladies. The vessel,
which was named the Lockett, went off in good style amidst the cheers
of the spectators. The ceremony of naming was performed by Miss
Lockett, eldest daughter of one of the owners of the vessel. The
Lockett is 600 tons burthen; length 150 feet; beam 26 feet; and is
copper fastened throughout. She is of handsome model, and the
workmanship is considered very superior. After the launch .... the
vessel, adding that though it was Mr. Brooke's first, he believed such
a one was never built in the port of Liverpool. ...
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Tuesday 10 June 1873]:
FOR SALE. - The handsome A 1 Barque LOCKETT, 616 tons register.
Built at Liverpool in 1852; then classed 14 years A 1 at Lloyd's,
and was continued in 1866 for nine years A 1; is copper treenailed and
fastened, and was newly sheathed with yellow metal in 1872 at London,
when she passed her half-time survey, had double topsail yards and wire rigging,
and recently had new lower masts. Carries 800 tons dead weight, sails
well, and is most abundantly found in stores. Lying in the Brunswick
Dock. Dimensions:- Length, 132.2 feet; breadth, 25.7 feet: depth, 20.3 feet. For
inventories and further particulars apply to C. W. KELLOCK & Co., brokers.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 12 February 1884]:
OFFICIAL INQUIRY. THE WRECK OF THE LOCKETT. A Court of Inquiry into
the wreck of the Lockett was held at the West Bank, East London,
South Africa, on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Jan., before H. M.
Blakeway, Esq., Acting C.C. and R.M., and Captain Thomson, Port
Captain, as nautical assessor. Mr. A. Tatham (Messrs. Walker and Tatham)
watched the case on behalf of Lloyd's. The captain was called upon to
hand in his certificate. which he did, and also handed in a written
statement as follows (the captain had no test certificate of his
cables):-
Left Swansea on Aug. 4, 1883. and on the 8th ship
sprung a leak. We then went back to Plymouth, got necessary repairs
done, and left again on Oct. 5, arriving at East London on the morning
of the 17th Dec. Lost an anchor on the evening of the 22d Dec., and
got it replaced on the following day. Wednesday, the 27th, shifted
ship further out, according to port captain's instructions, and after
that all went on well until the morning of the 4th of Jan., when there
was a light breeze from eastward, but towards noon it freshened to a
brisk gale with very heavy chopping sea and a strong westerly current.
Having ballast boat alongside, which carried away our ropes, and doing
other damage, hoisted the flag "W" to get the boat taken away. About
noon the vessel parted starboard chain and canted with her head
towards shore. Could not let go port anchor on account of a steamer
being close under our sails, and loosed the foretop sails to wear ship
round. Slipped remainder of chain (starboard one). As vessel being
hung broadside on and would not pay off, hauled down head sails and
let go port anchor, giving her over 90 fathoms, but vessel would not
even come head to wind, and still kept driving ashore, and soon
afterwards struck heavily. Seeing it impossible for me to get off,
slipped port chain to let vessel come in as much as possible. A few
minutes after a rocket was fired on board. Did what was necessary with
the rocket line. Crew all landed, say about 5 p.m., which included 11
sailors and myself, also 6 Kafirs. And I beg to thank the inhabitants
of East London for their timely assistance, as also the Port Captain
and the Rocket Brigade. T. Merchant.
Wm. Berawheitt, the carpenter
of the ship Lockett, gave evidence as to putting back to Plymouth for
repairs, and to the details attending the stranding of the vessel.
Witness further added that as soon as he noticed the ship dragging he
called to the captain. "The ship is drifting." The captain said," No,
she is not drifting." Witness said "She is." The mate then ordered him
to cockbill the port anchor. Witness did so at once. The mate said
"Let go the anchor." The captain said "No, wait a little." Witness
stated that he shipped in Liverpool, but although desired would not
engage to serve on the barque until he had seen her; that when on
board he met a gentleman who was unknown to him, who, in the course of
conversation, remarked "Well, the barque may take you to East London,
but she will never bring you back."
At the request of Lloyd's Agents
(Walker, Tatham and Co.), William Wright, captain of the Trevose, and
master mariner, was called, and, being sworn, stated: I am master of
the steamtug Trevose. I was outside the roadstead on the 4th January
when the Lockett parted; there was a fresh breeze blowing from the
eastward, and a short jumpy sea. I saw the Lockett part. I was lying
astern of the steamer. As soon as I saw this I went down to her. Her
signal W put up. I understood it to mean I was to come and take the
lighter away. The lighter was then close under the stern of the
Lockett. I took it away. I was quite close to the Lockett, but could
not give her any assistance as I had the lighter in tow. My
instructions are to attend to my company's lighters first, and then
render any other assistance I can. The captain of the Lockett did not
ask me for any assistance, nor did he put up any signal for the same.
It was possible for me to anchor the lighter; but my intention was
to put her alongside the Danube. I saw the port office signals (which
were an instruction to me to render assistance to the Lockett). and
then I turned again with the lighter and went close to the Lockett
and called out to the master to get the tow-rope ready. I told the
coxswain of the lighter to sheer his boat alongside to get the hawser,
but he did not get close enough. The ship commenced to bump
immediately after. When the signal W was first put up the vessel had
already parted. The following questions were put by the Court at the
instance of Lloyd's agents: - I consider the signal was meant for me to
come and take the lighter away. The signal was taken down after I had
removed the lighter from the vessel. Of this I am positive. When I
first came down to the vessel I told the captain to let go his second
anchor; he was well clear of the Danube, and in a clear berth
altogether.
The Court delivered judgment as follows: After carefully
considering the evidence in the matter of the wreck of the Lockett,
British barque, of Liverpool, registered number 25,959, we find the
that the barque Lockett left Swansea on the 4th August, 1883, with a
cargo of coal, manned with a crew of 15 hands, bound for East London.
That all went well until the 8th of August, when she put back to
Plymouth in very leaky condition, and after having been duly surveyed and
undergoing sundry repairs, she finally, on Oct. 5, sailed for, and
arrived at East London on Dec. 17, 1883. During the passage out the
vessel made a considerable quantity of water, necessitating pumping
every four hours. On the 18th the discharging of the vessel was
commenced, and all went well until the 22d, when the vessel parted an
anchor during very calm weather, also 90 fathoms of chain. After
drifting a short distance she was brought up with the second anchor. The
lost anchor was replaced on the 24th, and by order of the Port Captain
the vessel was shifted to a safer berth. On Jan. 4 there was a fresh breeze
blowing from the east. There were three other vessels, besides steamers, in
the roadstead, all of which had lighters alongside, and were
discharging. At about 1 o'clock p.m. the Lockett parted, and after
drifting a considerable distance, and when nearing the breakwater, the
second anchor was let go, which was of no avail; the vessel continued
drifting and ultimately came ashore. The Court is of opinion that the
master apparently made little or no attempt to get to sea, and is to
blame for not having let go the second anchor immediately the vessel
parted, as advised by the captain of the tug Trevose, she being a
considerable distance from the nearest vessel, which would have given
him time to obtain assistance from the tug, or falling that, had the
topsails been set aback, and the weather jib-sheets been hauled flat
aft, the vessel would probably have drifted down the coast with a
stern board and gone to sea. On these grounds the captain, Thomas
Merchant, is guilty of grave errors of judgment, and we recommend the
suspension of his certificate for a period of six months. The chief
mate also is deserving of severe censure for the careless manner in
which his logbook has been kept, and also for the very unsatisfactory
manner in which he gave his evidence, and had he been in charge of the
vessel we should not have hesitated to recommend the suspension of his
certificate for a certain period. It is now returned to him - [The
certificate was here handed to the chief mate, and the second mate's
certificate is, or was, waiting application for its return.] In
conclusion the Court would remark, without the slightest hesitation,
that it is evident that the cables of the Lockett were very defective
and insufficient to hold the vessel, as the state of the weather was
not such as to warrant any vessel with proper ground tackle parting at
the time of the casualty. In support of this assertion we would
special draw attention to the evidence of the carpenter, which was
given in a straightforward and positive manner.
Wooden schooner yacht Liver, built John Major,
Liverpool, 1854, for yacht racing. For sale Liverpool 1855.
ON 6968, registered Liverpool 1854, 51 tons, registered Jersey 1859-62, 44 tons.
Voyage Kinvarra to England, with potatoes, wrecked at Crab
Island (near Doolin), 3 December 1859, crew of 4 saved.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 04 August 1854]:
LAUNCH OF A CUTTER YACHT. - The finest cutter yacht ever built
on the banks of the Mersey will be launched on Tuesday next,
about noon, from the ship-building yard of Mr. John Major,
Brunswick dock. She is to be called the Liver, and is intended
to run in the yacht races at the south of England. Her
dimensions are as follow:- 67 feet between perpendiculars,
or 74 feet from prow to taffrail, 16 feet beam, and 11 feet
9 inches from the deck to the foot of the keel. She is
schooner-rigged, and is now so far completed as to be ready
to sail when launched. Her model has been the admiration
of a number of nautical gentlemen who have seen her, and it
is expected, from the fineness of her extremities and the quick
rise of flooring, she will be a very swift sailer. She is
upwards of 80 feet register, and being of nearly the same
carrying capacity as some of our pilot boats, it is probable
her speed will be tested by some of the "crack" boats. The
deck of the Liver is flush, and when her internal
accommodations are completed, she will have both a handsome
and roomy cabin. She ie built upon Jordan's patent of iron
ribs and staunchions, and has been coppered while on the
stocks.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 July 1855]:
For SALE, The fine Schooner Yacht LIVER; 73 13-94ths tons o.m.; 51 62-100ths
tons n.m.; length overall 80 feet, length between perpendiculars 72 feet,
length of keel 63 feet 8 inches, breadth 15 feet 9 inches, depth of
hold 9 feet; built at Liverpool, in i854, of the best materials; is a
very fast sailer, and a capital sea boat, with roomy accommodation; is
yellow metalled; her sails and stores are of the best description, and
she is ready for immediate use. Apply to CUNARD. MUBN and Co.
Brokers.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 12 December 1859]:
GALWAY Dec. 8. A letter from Doolan [sic, Doolin], near Malbay
[Miltown Malbay], states that the crew of the schooner Liver, of
Jersey (potatoes), had just landed, their vessel having gone to pieces
on the rocks at Crab Island [just off Doolin pier], a few nights
before.
[from Clare Journal, and Ennis Advertiser - Thursday 08 December 1859]:
WRECK AT BALLAGHALINE [area around Doolin]. - On Saturday night week a small vessel we
believe named the Leuor [sic, Liver] of Jersey laden with potatoes from Kinvarra to
England was driven in and stranded on Crab Island near Ballaghaline,
the property of Mrs. Gore of Derrymore. The vessel remained together
until about two o'clock on Sunday when she went to pieces. The crew
consisted of four men, who brought into the island some of the sails
with which they were under cover. They remained on the island until a
day or two ago, as no canoe could approach them sooner. They were
taken to the house of Ballaghaline by the direction of Mrs Gore's
agent John Loney Esq, Ennis, where they received every care and
attention of which they stood in need. The caretaker of the property
sent for the Coast Guards to Liscannor who under the command of
Lieutenant Morris with the aid of the police and presence of Robert
Johnston, Esq. J.P. took charge of the wreck. George O'Brien, Esq.
J.P. of Birchfield also attended at the station and with Mr. Johnston
gave every assistance towards the preservation of the wreck.
Wooden schooner Fanny, built Wilkinson, Liverpool, 1856.
ON 16896, registered Liverpool, 1857, 97 tons, registered Beaumaris 1864-1911, when
owned Amlwch.
Was driven ashore in Milford Haven, 16 December 1910. Crew of 6 saved.
[from Northern Daily Times - Wednesday 17 September 1856]:
MR. WILKINSON'S YARD, SEFTON-STREET. - Yesterday, a beautiful modelled
schooner, of 200 tons, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Thomas
Wilkinson, adjoining the Herculaneum dock. There was a large
attendance of visitors, who manifested great interest in the event.
The necessary preliminary arrangements having been made, the daggers
were knocked under, and the beautiful vessel glided in an admirable
manner into her native element, amidst the loudest
plaudits of the gratified spectators and receiving the name of the "Fanny".
....
[from Birmingham Daily Post - Thursday 10 September 1908]:
EXCITING SCENES AT LLANDUDNO. A fierce gale raged along the Welsh coast on
Tuesday night, as the result of which, there were exciting scenes on
Llandudno promenade this morning. The lifeboat crew had been on duty
all night owing to having received information that the Penmon
lifeboat was searching for a two-masted schooner. The Penmon lifeboat
abandoned the search early in the morning, but four hours later a
schooner drifting under bare poles came into sight off Llandudno, and
when about three miles out, hoisted signals of distress.
The watchers instantly let off the rocket in reply and almost ere the
report had died away, thousands were making their way to the
promenade and cheered the lifeboat crew heartily. The schooner was
the Fannie [sic] of Beaumaris with a cargo of coal, which had met the
full force of the gale off Anglesea. Her sails had been carried away,
and she was continuously washed by the huge waves. The Penmon
lifeboat had missed her in the darkness but the Llandudno men rigged
her spare sails and she left in the hope of reaching Mostyn for
repairs
[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 17 December 1910]:
Cardiff Dec 17. ... The Amlwch schooner Fanny was aground opposite
the ship-breaking works. The six men on board were hauled ashore.
[from Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Saturday 17 December 1910]:
A Milford Haven message says: During the hurricane yesterday sailing
trawler, No. 256, of Brixham, was blown ashore, and the following were
also blown ashore and are likely to become total wrecks: Schooners
Fanny, of Amlwch, Swansea for the Isle of Man; Lily Green, of
Liverpool, Newport (Mon.) for Candon; and Eva, of Dublin, Swansea for
Arklow.
[from Liverpool Echo - Thursday 27 July 1911]:
AMLWCH SCHOONER WRECK. INTERESTING LEGAL POSITION. In the Admiralty
Court, yesterday, the hearing was resumed of the case of Thomas Morgan
v. John Davies and others. The plaintiff, an elderly and
physically-infirm gentleman residing at Brynhyfryd, Amlwch, Anglesey,
brought the action as owner of the schooner Fanny to limit his
liability under the Merchant Shipping Act in respect of damages
arising out of a collision between the Fanny and the defendants' schooner
Lily Green, of Liverpool. On December 16 last, while both vessels were
lying moored at Milford Haven, very bad weather was experienced, and
the Fanny's chains parting, she drifted down upon the Lily Green, with
the result that they both went ashore and were wrecked. .......
Wooden schooner Emmeline, built R & J Evans,
Liverpool, 1857, 137 tons, owned Dean, Liverpool, ON 19968, later owned Southampton.
More history.
On 22 February 1884, aground off Llanelly with coal, brought into Dock at Llanelly
and offered for sale, as she lies. Described as a brigantine.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Monday 10 August 1857]:
LAUNCH. - About one o'clock on Saturday last, a beautifully modelled
brigantine was launched from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. R.
and J. Evans, Brunswick Dock. The vessel is the property of Mr. P.
H. Dean, of this town, and is intended for the Vera Cruz trade.
She is upwards of 160 tons register, and coppered and copper
fastened. The vessel was christened the Emmeline, by the Youthful
daughter of the owner. After the launch, a select party of the
friends of the owner and builders took lunch and wine together in
one of the sheds, when Mr. Dean occupied the chair.....
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 December 1858]:
For BELIZE and SANTO TOMAS. The fast-sailing Liverpool-built Schooner
EMMELINE, Felix Asley, Master, Burthen per register 137 tons, A 1 at
Lloyd's, only one year old, and in all respects a first-rate
conveyance: loading in Wapping Dock. For freight apply to GREENSHIELDS
and CO. or to M'NAIR and DUTTON.
[from Hampshire Independent - Saturday 23 February 1884]:
SHIPPING CASUALTY. The Emmeline, brigantine, Capt. Thomas, chartered for coals
by the Isle of Wight Company, went ashore just outside Llanelly
Lighthouse on Friday. She was lightened and taken into harbour, when
it was found she was not injured so much as expected, as, when on the
ground, she had appeared to strain considerably. She was put into
ballast trim, and it was hoped would be able to make the run round to
Southampton for survey and repairs.
[from South Wales Daily News - Thursday 27 March 1884]:
SELL by AUCTION, on FRIDAY, the 28th March, 1884, at the
Carmarthenshire Dock, Llanelly, the Hull, Masts, and Materials of the
BRIGANTINE EMMELINE, of Southampton, as she will lie at the time of
sale, or in such lots as shall then be determined upon,....
Wooden barque Constantia, built Evans, Liverpool, 1859, 443 tons,
owned Friend & Co, Liverpool, for trade to China. ON 27934.
More history.
Voyage Liverpool to Yokohama, struck Arklow Bank, 19 October 1863, and
leaky, so abandoned. crew
saved.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 05 September 1859]:
LAUNCHES. A handsome, clipper-built barque, named the Constantia, was launched on
Tuesday, by Messrs. R. and C. Evans, shipbuilders, Brunswick Dock, She
is intended for the China trade, her owners being Messrs. E. C. Friend
and Co.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Wednesday 07 November 1866]:
FOUNDERING OF THE BARQUE CONSTANTIA. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY,
Yesterday, an inquiry was opened before Mr. Raffles, stipendiary
magistrate, and Captains Harrison and, Baker regarding the loss of the
barque Constantia, Captain Edgar Wilcock, belonging, to Messrs. E. C.
Friend & Co which was stranded on the Arklow Bank on the 19th of last
month. Mr. Hammel, barrister for the Board of Trade, conducted the
inquiry, and Mr. Clarke Aspinal watched the case on behalf of Captain
Wilcock.
Mr. Hamel, in opening the inquiry, stated that the
barque Constantia grounded on the north end of the Arklow Bank about
half-past three o'clock on the morning of the 19th ultimo. She
subsequently came off the bank, but was deserted by the crew between
nine and ten o'clock the same morning, as she was in a disabled
condition. She was a wooden ship, and built in Liverpool in the year
1859. Her official number was 27,934. She was barque-rigged and
carvel built, and her tonnage was 436 1.26 register. She was owned by
Mr. E. C. Friend and about 30 other persons. Mr. Friend had 16 shares
in her: the other persons had only from four to eight. She left
Liverpool for Yokohama in Japan at half-past two o'clock on the
afternoon of the 16th October, carrying a General cargo, and
commanded by Mr. Edgar Wilcock, master, who held a certificate of
competency. She had a crew of 15 hands all told and no passengers. Her
pilot left her at the Bell Buoy at 6 30 p.m. on the 16th, and nothing
of importance happened until the 18th when the South Stack Lighthouse
was sighted at a distance of about twelve miles. From this the ship's
course was SW., the wind being strong and variable from southward to
eastward. Her speed was about three knots an hour ....
He [the captain] returned to the deck about half-past three o'clock when the
vessel struck on the north end of the Arklow Bank. The light at the
time she struck, was four points upon the port bow. As soon as the
vessel struck, the captain ordered the helm hard down, and in about a
quarter of an hour she backed off the bank, heading E by S. She was
making water rapidly. The men stuck to the pumps, but shortly
afterward they were ordered to take to the boats and leave the ship,
which was very low in the water. The crew remained by her until about
ten o'clock, at which time the sea broke over her. They then pulled
to the Wicklow Swash Lightship, boarded her, and were subsequently
taken safely to Dublin by one of the Dublin pilot boats. ....
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Liverpool built sailing vessels - builder unknown. Mostly
identified by newspaper adverts describing vessel as "Liverpool-built"
or as reported in LR as "built Liverpool". Yard numbers are known for builders Lairds and Royden,
(and for Jones from 1856), so these will have been built by other Liverpool yards.
Milo Lightship 1817
Comet Lightship 1820
Mary Catherine SV 1820
Bootle SV 1820 Bibby
Kate SV 1820 Bibby
Columbia SV 1820
Agaphea SV 1820
John Heyes SV 1820
John Begg SV 1820
Sarah SV 1820
Marshal Bennett SV 1820
Atalanta SV 1820
Malana SV 1820
Constantine SV 1821
Lancashire Witch SV 1821 Bibby
Devonshire SV 1821
Corsair SV 1821 whaler
Frances SV 1821
Isabella SV 1821
Frederick SV 1821
Mary Brade SV 1822
Rapid SV 1822
Allerton SV 1822
Morro Castle S 1822
St George SV 1823
Thomas Dempsey SV 1823
Thomas Hyde SV 1823
Emerald Isle SV 1823
Camoens SV 1824
Mary Ann SV 1824 Bibby
Brazilian SV 1824
Colombian SV 1824
Porter SV 1824
Cuba SV 1824
Murray SV 1824
Zeno SV 1824
Oporto SV 1824
Zante SV 1824
James SV 1824
Irlam SV 1825
Arab SV 1825
Inca SV 1825
Ayacucho SV 1825
Indian Chief SV 1826
Richard SV 1826
Dennett SV 1826
Bahamian SV 1826
Ann Paley SV 1827 Bibby
Lusitania SV 1827
Edward Henry SV 1827
Spring SV 1827
Conway SV 1827
Joseph Winter SV 1828
Cicely SV 1828
Lucy SV 1828
Mary Scott SV 1828
John Richard Askew SV 1828
Jane & Thomas SV 1828
Anne SV 1828
Miranda SV 1829
Laura SV 1829
Livingston SV 1829
Statesman SV 1829
Hope SV 1829
Parker SV 1830
Llama SV 1830
Eliza Killick SV 1830
Gratitude SV 1830
Rock SV 1830
Lady Charlotte SV 1831
Arica SV 1831
Frances SV 1832
John Souchay SV 1832
Mary Ann Webb SV 1832
Alice Brooks SV 1832
Thomas Worthington SV 1833
Ellen German SV 1833
Charles Hamerton SV 1833
Emma SV 1833
Betsey Hall SV 1833
Appleton SV 1833
Lynx SV 1834
Eliza Johnston SV 1834
Jamaica SV 1834
Alice SV 1835;
John Bagshaw SV 1835
Phillips SV 1835
Meteor LV 1835
Irlam SV 1836
Enterprize SV 1836
Tiger SV 1836
Emily SV 1837
Paragon SV 1837
Sunda SV 1838
Dinah SV 1838
Henrietta SV 1838
Helena SV 1838
Margaret SV 1838
Albanian SV 1838
Sarah Trotman SV 1838
Abbey SV 1838
Currency SV 1839
Maria and Fanny SV 1839
Guernsey? SV 1839
Principe Alberto SV 1840
Wannan SV 1840
Joseph Yeoward SV 1840
William Murray SV 1840
Bridget SV 1840
Lune SV 1840
Success SV 1841
Brazilian SV 1841
Edward Boustead SV 1842
Malibran SV 1843
Swithamley SV 1844
Jane SV 1846
Ann SV 1847
Zillah SV 1847
Marian SV 1847
George SV 1848
Earl St Vincent SV 1849
Fanny Chapman SV 1850
Fairfield SV 1850
Celerity SV 1850
Retriever SV 1850
Sprite SV 1851
George Jordan SV 1852
Ellen Stuart SV 1854
Toftcombs SV 1856
Panuco SV 1856
Mary SV 1856
Eliza SV 1857
Cyclops SV 1857
Tom SV 1857
Mary Edmunds SV 1857
Vespasian SV 1858
Sarah SV 1858
Jenny SV 1858
Zegri SV 1859
Wooden lightship Milo, in service from 1817 to 1841, reported
as built Liverpool.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 09 April 1841]:
The CHAIRMAN said that the first business on the paper related to the
schooner Milo. As that vessel was no longer required as a light-ship,
it was proposed that she should be sold by auction. This was agreed to.
A vessel Milo, owned Liverpool Dock Board, is reported in MNL as
built Liverpool 1845, ON 76429, first registered Liverpool 42/1877, 59
tons, with no rig specified. Register closed 1934.
Wooden lightship Comet, in service from 1820.
Reported dismantled and sold 1851, when Tobin was built.
[from Liverpool Albion - Tuesday 30 January 1838]:
DOCK-OFFICE, Jan 26, The N.W. Lightship Meteor, which was run on
board of by the Independence [details], was yesterday
replaced by the Lightship Comet, which is moored in the proper
position.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 03 February 1851]:
Dock Committee. ... that the old lightship Comet had been sold for £180.
[described as now dismantled in another report]
Wooden ship Mary Catherine, built Liverpool 1820,
391 tons, sailed to Boston, Charleston, New Orleans, etc. Later owned
Ward, Hull. Voyage Shields to Alexandria, wrecked near
Alexandria before 23rd March 1838, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 21 December 1821]:
Notwithstanding the prejudice that British vessels cannot make as good
passages as the Americans, the Mary Catherine, which arrived this
day from Liverpool, also the brig Jessie from thence, have beat
not only every vessel that sailed in company, but many by 10 or 20 days. -
Boston Paper.
[from Newcastle Journal - Saturday 12 May 1838]:
ALEXANDRIA, March 23. The Mary Catherine, Powdrell, from Shields, on some
sunken rocks five miles to the westward of this port, lost her rudder,
filled, and sunk in deep water; part of the cargo and materials saved.
Wooden brig Bootle, built 1820, Liverpool. 152
tons. Owned Bibby, Liverpool. Another advert for
Bibby Vessels 1823. Sold to Workington owner, registered
Workington 1845.
Shipping register annotated: went missing, presumed lost with all
hands, on a voyage from New York, sailed circa November 4 1852, - as
reported by owners in 1855. Below: sailing from New York seems to have
been 15 November 1851
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 19 June 1823]:
LINK PACKETS FROM LISBON, to sail on the 1st of every month. To sail on the 1st of
July, full or not full. Freight 30s per ton measurement, The fine
Liverpool-built Brig BOOTLE, R. Blundell, Master; 152 tons register. In
older to insure quicker despatch for goods and passengers, to and from
Lisbon, to Liverpool, than heretofore, the owners of the Lancashire Witch,
Bootle, Hardware, Joe, and others now building, have undertaken to
despatch a vessel on the 1st of every month. These vessels are all
Liverpool-built, for and under inspection of their present owners;
first-class, and their cabins fitted up for the convenience and
comfort of passengers. The periods of sailing will be strictly adhered
to the owners, John Bibby and Co. or VIANNA and JONES.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 25 January 1841]:
For SALE by PRIVATE TREATY, The following well known Liverpool
built VESSELS: The Brig BOOTLE; burthen per register 152 51-94 tons, old
measurement; length 83 feet 10 inches; breadth 21 feet 10 inches; depth 14
feet 2 inches: lying in Union Dock. .....built of the best selected English
and African oak...
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 15 January 1849]:
For PERNAMBUCO, The fine A 1 British built brig BOOTLE, Captain Wilson [sic, Nelson],
registers 135 tons, ...
[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 10 February 1849]
Workington: Bootle, Nelson, seven days out from Liverpool, came in
contact with the barque Red Rover, through the thickness of the
atmosphere, carrying away the bulwarks, stanchens, and losing anchor,
and otherwise much damaged. She is now undergoing repair and will be
enabled to proceed again to sea in a few days. The cargo has received no
damage. [sailed from Workington 23rd February for Pernambuco]
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[Horatio Nelson, master of brig Bootle died Workington 2 Feb 1850, aged 37, after
a short illness]
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 18 September 1851]:
Mauritius. July 23. Bootle, Patrickson, sailed for New York.
[later report: Bootle, Patrickson, cleared at New York for Clyde, 15th November 1851]
Wooden brig Kate, built Liverpool, 1820, for Bibby, 150 tons,
for Liverpool - Dublin service.
Voyage Dublin to Liverpool, 15 March 1824, ran aground on
Skerries and full of water, captain Kearns [sic also Keiran or
Kaimes]. Still in LR to 1827, master Kaimes[sic]. Note an obituary in
April 1824, states Peter Kieran, master of brig Kate, died, aged 59.
So evidence points to Kate not being put back in service after
striking the Skerries, and the master died soon afterwards at
Holyhead.
Bibby advert [from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 October 1823]:
LINE OF PACKETS FOR LISBON, To sail on the 1st of every month. To sail on
1st November, full or not full. The LANCASHIRE WITCH, Thos. Neale,
Master; In order to insure quicker despatch for goods and passengers, to and
from Lisbon and Liverpool, than heretofore, the owners of the
well-known superior fast-sailing vessels Lancashire Witch, Bootle,
Hardware, Joe, Kate, Ellen Jenkinson, and others now building, have
undertaken to despatch a vessel on the 1st of every month. These vessels
are all Liverpool-built, for and under inspection their present
owners; first-class, copper-fastened, and their cabins fitted up for
the convenience and comfort of passengers. The periods of sailing will be
strictly adhered to. Apply to the owners, John Bibby and Co. or VIANNA and
JONES.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 April 1823]:
IRELAND ... The Kate, P Kieran, from Dublin, with 1200 staves, E Dearman & Co - in the
Salthouse Dock. ...
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 19 March 1824]:
Holyhead, 16th March. The Kate, Kearns [sic], and the James Walters,
Roberts, both from Dublin to Liverpool, ran upon the Skerries last
night; the former is full of water, and the latter is totally wrecked.
Two Passengers drowned.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 16 April 1824]:
DIED. ... Sunday, 4th April, at Holyhead, in his 59th year, Captain Peter Kieran,
of the brig Kate, of this port.
Wooden ship Columbia, built Liverpool, 1820, 508
tons, owned Benson & Cropper, Liverpool, for trade to Calcutta.
Voyage Bombay to London, via Mauritius, abandoned,
leaky, in the Atlantic, 28 January 1838, crew and passengers saved.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 15 March 1822]:
FOR CALCUTTA, The new Ship COLUMBIA, JAMES CHAPMAN,
commander, (Late of the Ganges). This ship is on her first Voyage,
and intended to be despatched in April; burthen 508 tons,
Her accommodations for passengers are extensive, and in every way
comfortable and elegant. For terms of freight or passage, apply to CROPPER,
BENSON, and Co.
[from Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier - Thursday 22 February 1838]:
The ship Columbia. On Tuesday last, the Dutch ship Phenomene, Capt Hood came into this
port [Plymouth], having on board the crew of the ship Columbia consisting of the
Commander, H. Thornton, 25 officers and seamen, and 7 passengers whom they took off the wreck of
that vessel, on Monday 29th of January, off the Western Islands. Many of
the men are sick, and one named Cane, died on Wednesday. The Columbia
was a fine ship of 580 tons, and belonged to Messrs. Clint and Lethbridge
Liverpool.
[from Hampshire Independent - Saturday 17 February 1838]:
The Columbia, from Bombay and the Mauritius, bound to London, on the
21st of January, in lat. 43 30 N., long. 29 30 W., experienced very heavy
gales of wind, by which she lost her redder, and before it could he
cleared she was much injured abaft. that, as she descended, the sea ran
into her. In this state she continued, momentarily expecting to go
down, and was ultimately abandoned. Part of the specie saved, Captain
Thornton, crew, and passengers, arrived off Plymouth in the
Phenomenon.
Wooden brig Agaphea, built Liverpool, 1820, 146 tons, owned Finlay,
Liverpool, for service to Berbice. Later owned Ross, Liverpool.
Registered Whitehaven by 1851; ON 9274.
Voyage Cardiff to Dublin with coal, ashore, 24 January 1865, near
Wicklow, crew saved by coast-guard using ropes from shore. Vessel wrecked.
[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 11 November 1820]:
LIVERPOOL, November 9. The Agaphea, M'Intosh, hence at Berbice.
[from Barbadian - Tuesday 06 July 1824]:
James Walsh: Has arrived to him by brig Agaphea from Dublin: ..Beef...Pork...
[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 February 1849]:
For sale at Whitehaven:
One Sixteenth of the Brig Agaphea, 153 Tons Register, O. M.,
Edmondson, Master.
[from Wicklow News-Letter and County Advertiser - Saturday 28 January 1865]:
BRIG ASHORE NEAR NEWCASTLE. The brig Agaphea, one hundred and fifty
tons, coal laden for the Great Southern and Western Railway, from
Whitehaven, ran on shore near five mile-point, a coast-guard station,
near Newcastle, on the Dublin and Wicklow Railway line, at about six
o'clock, a.m., on Tuesday morning last. Captain Balfour,
Inspecting-Commander of Coast-Guard, and some of his men were present,
and, through their exertions, the crew of the vessel were brought on
shore. Two tug steamers from Dublin were brought in the hope of getting
her off, but without success. Owing to the heavy sea which has since
prevailed she has become a total wreck.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 14 February 1865]:
Report of Captain Stewartson, of the Brig Agaphea, of Whitehaven, 147
tons, from Cardiff for Dublin (coal).
Left Cardiff, Jan. 19, and
met with heavy seas and variable weather. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 3 30
A.M., weather thick and hazy, wind SE, very strong, struck on the
beach at Five-mile Point, about three-quarters of mile from the shore,
a very heavy sea on. Hove sails all aback, and used every exertion to
get her off, but without success. I then made signals for assistance,
and at 5 A.M. the coastguard came off in their boat. On their first
attempt to get to us, their boat was capsized and the crew nearly
drowned. We had drifted in considerably, and by aid of the coastguard
got a hawser conveyed to the shore and rescued the crew. The vessel
has since broken up.
Wooden ship John Heyes (also Hayes), built Liverpool, 1820, 310 tons,
owned Heyes & Co., Liverpool, for trade to Barbados. Later owned Gladstone, Liverpool.
ON 23370, registered Whitby 1854, 310 tons, in MNL to 1862.
Damaged while being caulked at Shadwell, 3 September 1856, - and condemned.
[from Barbados Mercury and Bridge-town Gazette - Saturday 24 June 1820]:
THE undersigned are receiving from on board the ship John Heyes, the
following articles, which they are vending very cheap for cash: Superfine
Philadelphia Flour, Indian Corn, Hams, Cheese, Earthen Ware in crates and
hogsheads, Burton Ale, &c. &c. Bovells & Heyes.
[from Newcastle Courant - Friday 05 September 1856]:
London, Sept. 3 - The barque John Heyes, Harland, of Whitby, is lying
on the hard at the New Crane Dock, Shadwell, in a wrecked
condition. About a fortnight since she came onto the ways (on the hard
in front of the entrance to the dock), to undergo some caulking.
The starboard side was completed, and in consequence of her ballast
(60 tons) not having been trimmed, so as to keep her listing
inwards towards the dock wall, she listed outwards on her port side
towards the river, and gradually went over on her beam ends,
starting her sides, and straining herself severely, the tide flowing
into her every tide. Her back and timbers are broken, cutwater
damaged, frame and sides ripped open, and the ship generally twisted
and strained. She continues lying on her beam-ends, on the mud,
blocking up the entrance to the dock. No attempts have been made by
the owners to remove her in consequence of some dispute with the
Insurance club, but the dock people, by means of chain-lighters, are
endeavouring to get her out of the way of the entrance to the dock.
[from Essex Standard - Friday 16 January 1857]:
Insurance losses: John Heyes of Whitby, £500.
Wooden brig John Begg, built Liverpool, 1820, 157 tons, owned
Liverpool. Service to S America. For sale 1840. Later sailed from Galway -
to Baltimore arriving 1849, no further voyages found. Possibly
condemned, sold foreign, or lost on return. In LR to 1850.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 13 March 1821]:
Valparaiso. John Begg, Murphy, [arrived from] Liverpool.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 21 August 1828]:
For VALPARAISO, ARICA, and LIMA, The very fine A 1 Brig JOHN BEGG,
Thos. Dick, Master; Burthen per register 157 tons, a well known
remarkably fast sailing vessel, and superior conveyance. Her
accommodations for passengers are spacious, and fitted up with every
attention to comfort and convenience. Apply to THOMAS and JOHN BROCKLEBANK.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 24 November 1840]:
The fine Brig JOHN BEGG, 157 tons register (O.M.), and 149 (N.M.); built at
Liverpool entirely of English and African oak; coppered with heavy
copper; is in excellent order, having had extensive repairs; adapted for
general purposes, stowing a large cargo, sailing fast, and having good
accommodation. Has a raised quarter-deck, standing figure-head, sham
galleries, well found in stores, and fit for immediate employment.
Dimensions, per register, Length, 75 feet; breadth, 19 feet; depth 13 feet 2-10ths.
Now lying in the Surrey Canal, Rotherhithe. For further particulars
apply to O. PAQUALIN. Ship and Insurance Agent.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 09 March 1849]:
BALTIMORE Feb 19. The John Beggs brig, M'Donough, 60 days from Galway,
Ireland, arrived here on the 14th inst.; she had 63 passengers, five
of whom died on the passage. Experienced very heavy weather, lost
bulwarks, stanchions, etc
More
detail of this disastrous journey across the Atlantic.
Wooden ship Sarah, built Liverpool, 1820, 284 tons, owned
Tobin, Liverpool, to trade to Demerara.
Voyage Liverpool to Demerara, driven ashore by a
storm at Crigyll (near Rhosneigr, Anglesey) on 11 September 1835, crew
saved by ropes from shore.
Image of rescue. See more detail.
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 27 March 1821]:
At Demerara, Sarah, Tobin, from Liverpool.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 14 September 1835]:
Saturday Sept 12: Sarah, Sims, hence for Demerara, was totally wrecked this morning [Friday]
in Carnarvon Bay, crew saved, part of cargo is washing on shore.
[left Liverpool Tuesday 8th September]
[from North Wales Chronicle - 22 September 1835]:
On the Friday morning, during the same gale, the ship Sarah from
Liverpool to Demerara, came ashore at Crigill [just north of
Rhosneigr] in Carnarvon Bay, when, under the directions of the Rev.
James Williams (Secretary to the above-mentioned Institution) eighteen
men were landed by a rope passed from the mast head to the shore. The
mate, who first made the attempt brought with him the end of a line,
for the purpose of hauling the rest one by one; but before he reached
the shore, the line got foul, and kept him suspended for some time in
the most imminent peril. Three men however dashed in to his rescue,
and caught him by the leg. At that moment three tremendous seas broke
over them, and it was for some time feared that all four would have
been drowned, but by clinging fast together and to a rock, until the
water had receded, they kept their hold and were ultimately pulled on
shore, where they were immediately rewarded for their intrepid
conduct, a circumstance so unusual on that coast, that it seemed to
make a great impression on all the bystanders, and it is hoped will
have the same effect as on other parts of the Island, namely, to make
the peasantry more anxious about saving life and property, than about
helping themselves to the latter.
Wooden ship Marshal Bennett, built
Liverpool, 1820, 353 tons, owned A M'Causland, for service to West Indies.
Later used as Government transport to Australia and to Crimea. ON
16362, later barque, registered London 1847, sold foreign 1857.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 03 August 1821]:
Marshall Bennett, M'Arthur, hence at Honduras.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 02 June 1843]:
THE fine and handsomely-modelled Barque MARSHAL BENNETT built under
special inspection at Liverpool, for private use, 353 10-94 tons O.M.;
stoutly copper-fastened, and well secured with iron hanging knees to the upper
and lower deck beams. She had a thorough repair, new wales, topsides,
&c. in 1835. for which she was restored five years A 1 at Lloyd's; and
immediately preceding her last voyage in 1839 she was felted, wood
sheathed, and coppered with very heavy metal. She is a fast-sailing ship,
and carries a large cargo. Is well found in good and useful stores, and fit
for any trade her size may suit. Lying in the East Country Dock. For
inventories and further particulars apply to the owner, on board; or
LACHLANS and MACLEOD, Sworn Brokers, 62, Cornhill.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 04 April 1854]:
For GEELONG direct. Under engagement to H.M. Emigration Commissioners, and will be
despatched in a few days, calling at Southampton to embark passengers,
THE remarkably fast-sailing first-class Barque MARSHAL BENNETT, newly
coppered, burthen 550 tons, Joseph Harris, Commander; lying in the West India
Dock. This fine vessel made the passage, last voyage, from the Cape to
Port Adelaide in 28 days. ... Apply Rogers ..
In 1856 engaged to transport to Balaklava.
Wooden Schooner Atalanta, built Liverpool, 1820,
104 tons, for service from Falmouth. ON 20576, registered Falmouth
1835 to 1887, owned Banks, then Bideford 1888, owned Hare, which is
last entry.
Voyage to Fremington [up river Taw towards Barnstaple] with coal,
ashore on Bideford bar and wrecked, 9
January 1888, crew saved.
[from Western Times - Tuesday 10 January 1888]:
DENSE FOG IN THE CHANNEL. FIVE VESSELS ASHORE ON THE NORTH DEVON COAST.
Our Bideford correspondent, telegraphing last evening, says: During an
intense fog to-day (Monday) three Appledore vessels went ashore on
Bideford Bar, namely: the ketch Boscoppa, the ketch Ruby, and the schooner
Atalanta. Eleven men were on the three vessels, but all were saved.
Four were brought into Appledore by the tug boat, and seven pulled to
Clovelly in boats. Telegraphing later our correspondent says: The three
Vessels at Appledore are total wrecks and are not
insured.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 10 January 1888]:
ATALANTA. Appledore, Jan. 9, 3 7 p.m. Ketches Ruby and Boscoppa, and schooner
Atalanta, belonging here, loaded with coals, for Fremington, totally
wrecked on South Tail, Bideford Bar, this morning. Thick fog, heavy
ground sea; crews saved.
Wooden smack Malana, built Liverpool 1820, 83 tons. In LR (uw)
1824-7. Initially owned Roberts, trading Wales to London, then 1827,
owned Arnold, trading North Scotland to London. Not found in newspapers with that name.
Wooden ship Constantine, built Liverpool, 1821,
516 tons, owned W C Jones, Liverpool. In LR 1824-30. LR entries appear
erratic - built Liverpool 1821 and also built Liverpool 1819. LR gives
master Granger - not found in newspapers. Newspaper reports are also
sparse. Latest clear report is: Constantine, White, sailed March 1823
from Liverpool for New Orleans.
Possible builder was Humble & Hurry - who launched in 1821 the Ellen Mar a vessel of similar size (516 tons burthen) and which
was then advertised for sale, unnamed.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 23 May 1823]:
Constantine, White, hence at Madeira, 14th ult. and sailed for St Thomas 18th ult.
Wooden brig Lancashire Witch , built Liverpool
1821, 135 tons, owned Bibby. Also described as a schooner. Driven
ashore and wrecked 20th
October 1833 at Vera Cruz [Gulf of Mexico].
Bibby advert, 1823.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 August 1833]:
For VERA CRUZ, The fine Liverpool-built Schooner, LANCASHIRE WITCH, Captain
William E. James; Who is well acquainted with the Gulf, having been
many voyages to Vera Cruz. 127 tons register, coppered and copper-fastened;
well known as one of the packets to Lisbon: as a remarkably fast-sailer, and
as the greatest part of her cargo is engaged, will have despatch; lies in the
King's Dock. For terms, &c. apply to the owners, Messrs. John Bibby &
Co,....
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 30 December 1833]:
Lancashire Witch, James, from Liverpool, sunk at Vera Cruz, 20th Oct.
in deep water; crew saved.
[from Hull Packet - Friday 03 January 1834]:
Vera Cruz. Oct 27. From the 18th to the 22nd, there was a most tremendous Norther. The
Lancashire Witch, which arrived on the 17th from Liverpool, was driven
onshore and totally wrecked; the cargo is under water, and obliged to be taken
out piecemeal.
Wooden brig Devonshire, built Liverpool, 1821,
165 tons, owned Hurry. For sale 1829. Last newspaper mention June
1831, arrived Helvoet [Netherlands] from Cuba. In LR to 1833.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 19 October 1829]:
On FRIDAY, the 30th instant, at one o'clock, at Nicholas Hurry and
Son's Office, 4, Tithebarn-street, The first class Liverpool-built
Brig DEVONSHIRE, STRICKLAND, Master; with all her Stores, as she
arrived from sea, lying in George's Dock. Burthen per register 165
tons; copper-fastened and sheathed; sails very fast; and is a very
desirable Vessel for the South American or Mediterranean trade. For
Inventories and other particulars apply to Messrs. SMITH and HUTCHINSON, or
NICHOLAS HURRY, Broker.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 April 1830]:
For BARBADOES and TRINIDAD, The first class Brig DEVONSHIRE, R. Carron, master,
Burthen 165 tons; will clear out on the 20th April and will sail on the 21st,
wind permitting. For freight, apply N. Hurry Son, or GEO. and JNO.
SMITH.
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 01 July 1831]:
Helvoet: June 25, Devonshire, Carron, arrived from Cuba.
Wooden ship Corsair, built Liverpool, 1821, 300
tons, for service to Charleston, Captain Petrie. Voyaged to Manilla.
Later sold to London owners, Curling & Young, as a whaler. In February
1833 reported as carrying 1700 barrels of whale oil. Voyaged to
Pacific and wrecked 13
January 1835 - Kingsmill Islands [now Gilbert Is, most probably
Tabiteuea] - details below.
[from Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 11 December 1821]:
A remarkable instance of fast sailing:
The fine British ship Corsair, Captain Petrie, of Liverpool, arrived at
that port, Wednesday, in eighteen days and eighteen hours from
Charleston, S. C.
[from Book:
A Narrative Of The Shipwreck Of The Corsair: In The Month Of January,
1835, On An Unknown Reef Near The Kingsmill Islands, In The South
Pacific Ocean, William Reney (1st mate), Longman 1836]:
Corsair (1833) Captain William Venables). This vessel of 370 tons left
London in October 1833. It was wrecked on a reef near the Kingsmill
Islands on 13 January 1835. The crew took to the boats and spent 26
days at sea and covered 3,000 miles before they reached Tinian (Buena
Vista) Island, Marshall Islands. The captain and other crewmen were
killed by hostile natives along the way. Some crewmen from the vessel
were still living on the island in 1840.
Image of wreck and confrontation of crew with natives:
Wooden ship Francis (also Frances), built Liverpool 1821, 412
tons, owned Barton, Liverpool, for service to Barbados. Later owned Magee, Liverpool,
and some service to Calcutta. In LR to 1852.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 22 September 1828]:
To sail on the 27th instant. For BARBADOES. The Ship FRANCIS, John Gillespie,
Master. For freight or passage, apply to BARTON, IRLAM &
HIGGINSON.
[from Morning Advertiser - Saturday 26 April 1851]:
Spoken: Francis, Calcutta to London, Feb 24, in 2 S, 30 W
[later report: London, Oct 9, entered inwards, Francis from Calcutta.]
Wooden brig Isabella, built Liverpool, 1821, 123 tons,
initially owned Ritchie, Liverpool, for trade to St Domingo. For sale 1822.
Many vessels called Isabella - so hard to disentangle. ON 5070.
Registered Colchester from 1838, 128 tons, traded on East coast, master Penny,
latterly described as a schooner.
Voyage Hartlepool to London, foundered off North
Haisborough LH, 20 May 1856, crew saved.
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 09 November 1822]:
The fine Brig ISABELLA, coppered and copper fastened, burthen 132 79-94
tons per register, built at Liverpool, the end of last year, of the
best materials, and is well qualified for any trade her size may suit.
Stows a fair cargo, and sails remarkably fast. Now lying in the West
India Dock discharging a cargo of coffee from St. Domingo. For further
particulars apply to D. WILKINSON, Broker, Rectory House,
Michaels-alley, CornhilL
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 23 May 1856]:
YARMOUTH, NORFOLK, May 20. The schooner Isabella, Penny, of Colchester, from
Hartlepool for London, foundered yesterday morning, North Hasborough
Light bearing N.E. distant 12 miles; crew saved by their own boat,
and got on board the Britannia, of Colchester, and were landed
here late last evening.
Wooden schooner Frederick, built Liverpool 1821 [from LR],
owned Chapman, Liverpool, traded to Lisbon, 52 tons.
Voyage Liverpool to Lisbon, ashore at Salt Island, Holyhead, 29
November 1823, and wrecked, crew
saved.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 19 July 1822]:
Frederick, Askew, hence at Lisbon. [to Dec 1823]
[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Monday 08 December 1823]:
Holyhead Nov 30. The Frederick, Askew, from Liverpool to Lisbon, ran upon
Salt Island rock last night; and is not expected to be got off. Crew saved.
Wooden barque, Mary Brade, built Liverpool, 1822,
243 tons, registered Liverpool. Traded to Lima, Havana,.. Reported
ashore on Serranilla Reef, and wrecked, 13th
January 1839, voyage from Santa Martha (Colombia) for Apalachicola
(Florida), all crew lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 22 May 1823]:
Mary Brade Monteith hence for Lima, was on 10th ult in lat 10 41, lon 22 0, all well.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 10 March 1828]:
A regular trader. For HAVANA, The fine coppered A 1 Brig MARY BRADE,
J. Lincoln, Master; 243 tons, sails fast, and is in all respects an
eligible conveyance; lying in Prince's Dock. For freight or passage, apply to
Messrs. TENNANT, MOORE & Co. or to ASHLEY BROTHERS.
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 14 March 1839]:
Two Vessels (one supposed to be the Mary Brade, Jones, from Santa
Martha to Laguna) are reported to be ashore on the same reef; and from
the position of the Vessel supposed to be the Mary Brade, it is
expected that all on board have perished.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 15 March 1839]:
BELIZE, Jan. 20. The Eleanor Laidman, Watson, from Santa Martha for
Mobile, was totally lost 13th Jan. on Serranilla Reef; crew arrived
here, after being six days in the boats. Two other vessels were also
seen on the Reef by the Eleanor Laidman; one of which was supposed to
be the Mary Brade, from Santa Martha for Apalachicola.
Wooden brig Rapid, built Liverpool, 1822, 152 tons,
first owner Porter & Co, Liverpool, for service to Jamaica. Later to Bahia.
In LR, owned Liverpool, to 1850. Later owned Treweek. Last newspaper report
seems to be arriving Callao from England, 3 May 1853, master Lindsay. In LR to 1855.
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 28 January 1839]:
For MARANHAM, The fine fast sailing Brig, RAPID, Wm White, master, 255 tons register,
coppered and copper-fastened, and a desirable conveyance for goods. For freight or
passage, apply to Alex Parlane, ..
Wooden ship Allerton, built Liverpool, 1822, 282 tons,
owned Fletcher, Liverpool, for trade to New Orleans. Lengthened 1843 to 364 tons,
rigged as barque. ON 24548, registered Dumfries 1854, Shields by 1860.
Voyage Newcastle to Garrucha [SE Spain], with coal, stranded 8 April
1872 at Villaricos and wrecked, 12 crew,
3 lost, owned William Whittles, father of captain.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 09 August 1822]:
FOR NEW ORLEANS, DIRECT, Intended for a regular Trader, The fine new
Ship ALLERTON, R. H. EKIN, Master; Burthen 281 tons, intended to sail
the 15th instant, a considerable part of her cargo being now on
board, she will not be detained. - For freight or passage, apply to
the Master, on board, Queen's Dock-gates or to CALEB FLETCHER and Co.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 30 November 1848]:
For HONG KONG and WHAMPOA. The splendid Liverpool-built Ship ALLERTON,
Archibald Phillips, Commander, who is well acquainted with the navigation of the China
seas, A 1 at Lloyd's, 423 tons per register, coppered and copper-fastened, well
known for her quick passages and the delivery of her cargos in good condition. For
freight or passage, apply to the owners, Messrs. Caleb Fletcher,...
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 11 April 1872]:
WRECK OF THE BARQUE ALLERTON, OF SOUTH SHIELDS. THE CAPTAIN AND FOUR
OF THE CREW DROWNED. Intelligence was received in South Shields, this
morning, announcing the wreck of the barque Allerton, of that town,
near Villaricos. It appears that the vessel was driven ashore during
the prevalence of a south-easterly gale, on Tuesday last, and that the
captain and four of the crew had perished. The following list ot those
drowned Capt, Wm. F. Whittles, aged 34, South Shields. Hugh Ellis, 25,
Edinburgh. William Ballantine, 22, Dundee. William McCullock, 19,
Dundee, Fori Johanssen, 19, Sweden. The Allerton is a vessel of 389
tons register, was built at Liverpool in 1832 [sic], and is the property of
William Whittles, Thorney Terrace, South Shields. The Allerton left the Tyne
on the 7th of February, with cargo of coals, bound Garrucha, under the
command of W. F. Whittles, son of the owner.
Wooden ship Moro Castle, built Liverpool, 1822, 365 tons,
owned Tobin, for trade to Africa. Also traded to Jamaica. Took Irish emigrants
to Brazil - but returned with them.
In LR to 1836. Reported on a voyage Fernando Po to Liverpool, 31 Oct 1835.
Not reported after that, except for a ship of that name, reported as on fire
and scuttled at New Orleans on 12 March 1837, and a piece of wreckage, marked Moro Castle,
picked up September 1841, 40 miles east of Cape Henlopen [Delaware].
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 20 December 1822]:
Liverpool Sailed Dec 11. Morro Castle, Voyce, Jamaica.
[from Kilkenny Moderator - Saturday 13 September 1828]:
RETURN OF THE IRISH EMIGRANTS. CORK, SEPTEMBER 6. Yesterday, the Moro
Castle, Captain Lenox, arrived at this port from Rio de Janeiro, after
a passage of 64 days. She brought over 312 of the persons who
emigrated from this part of the country in the months of August and
September last year. It is already known to the public that there have
been discontents and disturbances in the Brazils among the German and
Irish emigrants, and the causes, as explained to us by Captain Lennox,
are those which have been already assigned, namely, that the
parties considered that the engagements which were entered into with
them were not fulfilled. They insisted that they were sent out as
settlers, at a certain rate per day; but on their arrival they were
told they were to be soldiers, and at a diminished rate of payment. This
engendered angry feelings, which broke out in mutinies, ....
[from Liverpool Albion - Tuesday 12 January 1836]:
Vessels spoken: Moro Castle from Fernando Po to this port, Oct 31, in
lat 11 15, lon 21 30.
Possibly a different vessel [from Lloyd's List - Friday 21 April 1837]:
The Moro Castle, Smith, which cleared at New Orleans, 10th inst. for
Havre, (with 486 bales of cotton on board), caught fire on the 12th,
and burnt to the waters edge.
Wooden brig St George, built Liverpool, 1823, 115
tons, owned Smith, registered Liverpool, for Liverpool - Drogheda trade. Reported ashore in storm of 1826, but refloated.
ON 15121. Registered Drogheda 1836, owned Smyth, Drogheda. In MNL to 1885, as brig 70 tons.
Crew list to 1883. Reported in 1886 sold as a wreck at Drogheda, but then
sank in river Boyne.
[from
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Wednesday 23 November 1881]:
THE DISASTER TO THE BRIG ST GEORGE. The brig St. George, of Drogheda,
which was reported yesterday having been picked up in disabled
condition off the Holy Isle by the Londonderry steamer Mastiff, and
afterwards towed to Greenock, was on the passage from Drogheda to Ayr with a
cargo of limestone when she met the full force of the gale. Her sails were
literally blown to ribbons, and to add to the difficulties of her
position, the rudder became disabled. She was fast drifting ashore when
fortunately the Mastiff hove in sight and took her in tow to the
Tail-of-the-Bank. From there she was brought into the West Harbour by
the tug steamer Stork. The tattered appearance of her sails shows the
severity of the gale which visited the west coast yesterday. The brig
is making no water, and what repairs are necessary will be made good
here. [St George reported to have struck and damaged perch at entrance to River Boyne]
[from Drogheda Conservative - Saturday 13 November 1886]:
Messrs the Harbour Commissioners. I have to report that the
wreckage, brig St George, is now sunk alongside the stage. The first
intimation I got of the occurrence I served notice on the owner, Mr
Edward Monahan, to remove the wrecked vessel, but up till the present
there has been no effort made towards her removal. Your obedient servant,
ANDREW LEECH, Harbour Master.
...
The owner of the St George was Mr J Smyth, and the purchaser of the
wreck was Mr E Monahan. Captain Leech, in reply to the Mayor, said that,
owing to the position into which the wreckage had drifted, no
complaints had been made as to an impediment in the navigation.
Wooden brig Thomas Dempsey, built Liverpool 1823,
210 tons, owned Thomas Dempsey, trading to Montevideo, West Indies,
Africa, etc. Became leaky in 1849 - 1850, eventually abandoned on a
voyage from Liverpool to Trinidad, Captain Collis, on 1st February
1850.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 18 September 1828]:
A regular trader. For MONTE VIDEO, well-known Brig THOMAS DEMPSEY, John Coxon, Master;
Burthen 201 tons, A 1, and Liverpool built; will be despatched
punctually by 28th instant. For freight or passage apply Messrs. R. and T.
Edwards, or EDWARDS and POOLE
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 19 February 1848]:
KINGSTOWN, Feb. 1. The brig Thomas Dempsey, in putting back to this harbour last
night on the ebb tide, grounded on the back of the east pier and
remained there four hours, when she floated off on the flood, and has
since proceeded to Dublin to be surveyed.
[from Caledonian Mercury - Monday 05 November 1849]:
Liverpool. Oct.31. The Thomas Dempsey. which arrived here yesterday from
Rio Grande, had her hull strained, and was leaky, and lost spars.
sails, &c. having experienced heavy weather 3d ult. in lat. 29. S.
long. 33. W. 18th inst. in lat. 38. N. long. 29. W. and on the 23d, in
lat. 45. long, 25.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Tuesday 26 March 1850]:
The Thomas Dempsey, from Liverpool to Trinidad, sprang a leak, and was
abandoned on the 1st of February; crew arrived at Barbadoes on the 10th ult.
Wooden brigantine/schooner Thomas Hyde, built
Liverpool, 1823, 100 tons, also described as a schooner. In 1830 owned
Robinson, Liverpool, for trade to Mexico. Voyage Liverpool to
Tampico, ashore on Triangle Reef, 2nd October 1830, and wrecked.
[Campeche Bank, Triangulos Reef]
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 27 March 1828]:
For OMOA and HONDURAS. The remarkably fine brigantine, Thomas Hyde,
James Heay, Master; Liverpool built, only three years old, and newly
coppered; laying in Salthouse Duck. For freight or passage apply
Messrs. Fernel Fernandez and Co. or EDWARDS and POOLE.
[from Liverpool Saturday's Advertiser - Saturday 18 December 1830]:
The Thomas Hyde, Dart, hence for Tampico was driven on shore in the night of the 2d
October on Triangle Reef. The captain and crew arrived at Campeachy 5th
October and vessels were despatched to save the cargo.
Wooden schooner Emerald Isle, built Liverpool, 1823, 91 tons,
initially owned Crowther, Liverpool, for trade to Newry. Then
owned by her master, T Thomas, Carmarthen, at least by 1828. ON 3110, registered Llanelly 1836, 74 tons,
in MNL to 1867. Later owned Lewis, then for sale 1864 after his death.
No reports found after that date.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 December 1823]:
The Emerald Isle, J O'Hagen, from Newry, with .. butter .. J. Crowther, in Old Dock.
Possibly a different vessel: size and date of build don't match
well [from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 18 September 1829]:
FOR SALE, The beautiful fast-sailing Schooner EMERALD ISLE,
Built for a pleasure yacht, under the particular Inspection of her late owners,
burthen per register 53 tons, three years old, copper fastened,
extremely well found in stores, and admirably adapted for the
Fruit or Fish trade. Apply to H. and G. Gregg, Dale-street; or on board,
Salthouse Dock; or to D. TONGE, Broker.
Water-street.
[from Carmarthen Journal - Friday 13 March 1835]:
CARMARTHEN. NOW LOADING. at Pickle-Herring Wharf, London, for
Milford, Haverfordwest, Tenby, Carmarthen, and Places adjacent, the
Fast-Sailing Schooner, EMERALD ISLE, Thomas Thomas, Master, and will Sail in a
Month. For further Particulars, apply to the Captain on Board.
Carmarthen, March 6. [also advertised May 1834]
[from Carmarthen Weekly Reporter - Saturday 30 July 1864]:
SALE: ... Has been instructed by the
Executors of the late JOHN Lewis, Esq., Timber Merchant, &c., of
Carmarthen, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, in the Town
of Carmarthen, on Tuesday, August 16, 1864, at Two o'clock in the
Afternoon, The undermentioned valuable MERCHANT VESSELS, which have
hitherto traded between this and neighbouring and Foreign Ports, under
experienced masters, Lot 1. - Brigantine "EMERALD ISLE," 74 Tons
Register, built at Liverpool, carries 120 Tons on 10 feet water; well
found. ...
Wooden ship Elizabeth, built Mottershead & Hayes,
Liverpool, 1824, 336 tons, owned Tobin, Liverpool. Traded to
Demerara, later owned Highat who traded to Mauritius. Voyage Madras to
London, wrecked Algoa
Bay, crew saved, before 23rd November 1839. In LR to 1839 only, as 366
tons.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 26 November 1824]:
On Saturday, the undermentioned ships were launched at this
port, viz, the Elizabeth, of 350 tons, by Messrs. Mottershead
and Hayes, for Sir John Tobin; and the Mersey, of 320 tons, by Mr.
Royden, for Messrs. Joseph Birch and Co.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 21 August 1826]:
For DEMERARA, to call at Cork, The Ship Elizabeth, Edward Tobin,
Commander; burthen 350 tons, coppered and copper-fastened, and will
sail on the 26th inst. For freight or passage, apply to Captain Tobin,
on board, east side King's Dock or to George Quayle.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 July 1837]:
For Sale: The well-known Ship ELIZABETH. Length 106 feet 4 inches.
Breadth 27 feet 2 inches, Depth 18 feet 3 inches. Admeasures 335
72-94 tons; was built in Liverpool, of the very best materials, in
1824, and underwent a thorough repair twelve months ago. Has been
regularly engaged in the Demerara trade, and is a most desirable ship
for the East or West India trade. For particulars, apply BOLD and
STARKEY.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 21 January 1840]:
Elizabeth, Highat, was totally wrecked in Algoa Bay, previous to the
23rd Nov.[1839]. She was bound from Madras for this port. [other reports: Crew saved; to London]
Wooden schooner Mary Ann, built Liverpool, 1824,
177 tons, owned Bibby. Sold 1842 to James & Co. For trade Liverpool to
Jamaica. Voyage Liverpool to St Ann's Bay, Jamaica, driven ashore on
a reef at the harbour entrance and wrecked, Sunday,
16th November 1845, crew saved.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 22 December 1845]:
Jamaica. Nov. 20: The brig Mary Ann, Edwards, 44 days from Liverpool
for St. Ann's Bay and other north side ports, was on Sunday evening
wrecked on the windward reef, at the entrance of the harbour of St. Ann's
Bay, and little hope is entertained of saving much of her cargo or
hull, from the very heavy sea which was breaking over her, and which,
it is anticipated, will wash out the greater part of her cargo, or so
damage it as to make it valueless - the greater portion consisting of
dry goods, and being very valuable. The vessel stood off the port at
about two o'clock and having made signal for a pilot, one boarded her,
and took charge of her, after which she stood well up to the windward,
to get a good offing, and ran down to the port, the wind blowing fresh
from E. - After going about, she ran down with flowing sheets towards
the port, but on nearing the windward reef, the wind suddenly failed,
and she made no headway, whilst a heavy rolling sea gradually forced
her on the bank outside the reef, in 13 feet water, where she struck,
and subsequently was forced by the sea on the rocks of the reef, as
she stands, and now lies bilged in about eight feet water. The
officers and crew of the barque Lady Sarah Baily; Mr. Spicer, master
of the Defiance; and all the aid from the other vessels and boats in
the harbour promptly sent to offer their assistance, but the surf was
too high to enable them to get near her, and no one boarded her with
the exception of the mate of the Lady Sarah Bailey, who did so at
considerable risk. The weather being moderate during the night, the
seamen, and two passengers were enabled to save their clothes. Every
endeavour will be made to save a portion of her cargo; at present but
few boat-loads of dry goods, quite damaged, have been landed, and the
wreckers run the risk of their lives in doing this. It is but proper to
say that Mr. Spicer of the Defiance, who witnessed the occurrence, and
who is so well qualified to give an opinion, has certified on the
protest, that the accident was one occurring solely by the failing of
the wind, and the heavy swell whilst the vessel had no headway. The
agents have called a public sale of the cargo and hull, to commence on
Monday, the 24th inst.
Wooden ship Brazilian, built Liverpool, 1824, 350
tons, owned J Cockshott. Traded to Brazil. Possibly built by Bland and
Chaloner who are reported to have launched a vessel for the Brazil
trade in October 1824. For sale 1829. Later sailed to Ceylon, etc.,
described as a barque.
Voyage Liverpool to Lisbon, with coal, driven from anchorage onto
rocks and wrecked, 11
November 1853.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 19 January 1826]:
PACKETS TO RIO JANEIRO. ...
The well-known fast-sailing Ship BRAZILIAN, Captain Joseph Nickels;
Burthen 250 tons, lying in the Prince's Dock, and has excellent
accommodations for passengers. Apply to HOLLIWELL and HIGHFIELD, or FRANCIS ASHLEY.
This Vessel will be despatched by the latter House.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 March 1829]:
For sale the well known fast sailing Liverpool-built ship Braziian,
launched in 1824, now lying in Queen's Dock. For particulars, apply
to the master on board or to James Cockshott.
[from Morning Post - Friday 07 December 1838]:
Letters from Bahia .... The English barque Brazilian, which had been
chartered by the authorities at Bahia to carry Rio Grande, sailed. on
the 7th of October, for that place, with 227 soldiers and several
officers. ....
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 15 June 1848]:
For CEYLON, The well-known superior Liverpool-built Barque BRAZILIAN,
Captain J A Herriman, A 1 at Lloyd's, 245 tons, copper fastened and
coppered, and in all respects, a very eligible conveyance. Apply
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
[from Sun (London) - Thursday 24 November 1853]:
[Lisbon] The English barque Brazilian, which arrived at Lisbon on the
7th with 460 tons of coals from Liverpool, had, after partially
discharging, drifted from her anchorage in the quarantine ground at
Belem during the night of the 11th, and got upon the rocks near St.
Julian, within the bar. She received prompt assistance from Captain
Scott and the crew of the Odin as soon as her situation was known,
but, the vessel had become a wreck and was advertised for sale. The
Odin's crew had much severe work in saving everything removable from
the Brazilian, and deserve remuneration for clothes destroyed in the
water, &c.
Wooden brig Colombian (also Columbian), built
Liverpool, 1824, 275 tons, owned Holliwell, Liverpool, for trade to
Valparaiso, etc. Later described as a barque. Voyage Sydney to
Singapore, struck rock in Gaspar Straits [now Selat Gaspar] and abandoned, 8
April 1845. Crew and passengers saved in own boats and arrived
Singapore, Captain Wakem (or Wakeham).
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 25 August 1828]:
For VALPARAISO, ARICA, ISLAY & LIMA. The fine Liverpool built Brig
COLOMBIAN, J. J. GEDDES, Commander; A 1, burthen per register 275
tons, armed with six carriage guns, (9-pounders) well known as a
remarkably fast sailer, and a most eligible conveyance for goods; the
accommodations for passengers are superior; lying in the Prince's
Dock; For terms of freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Eyes, Wylie &
Cooke, to HOLLIWELL & HIGHFIELD, or to W. & J. TYRER.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 29 July 1845]:
From Singapore news has arrived of the total loss of the barque
Columbian, of Liverpool, Captain Wakem, by striking on a sunken rock
in the Gaspar Straits. The crew and passengers reached Singapore in
safety in the boats. The passengers sent a letter of thanks to the
captain for his good conduct on the occasion.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 24 July 1845]:
Loss The Barque Columbian. The Singapore Free Press gives the subjoined
particulars of the wreck of this vessel, reported some days since in the
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette;
The barque Colombian, Wakeham, of
Liverpool left Sydney (N.S.W.) on 7th Feb. last, bound for Singapore,
by the western route, with part of a general cargo, horses and sheep
on board, and passengers. On the 7th April, at dusk, the northern point of
Polo Leot bore S.S.E. distant 12 miles; and being clear of all the
dangers in the Straits of Gaspar as laid down in the charts, ship kept under
sail for the night. At 3 30 a.m. on the 8th, just after casting the
lead in twenty-one fathoms water, being under her topsails, and going
about three knots, ship struck on a sunken rock, but without stopping her way
and the anchor was immediately let go. The carpenter reporting her
to be making much water, the pumps were rigged, and the mate on going
below found the leak to be under the larboard bow, about two planks
from the larboard streak. At 10, finding the water above the ballast
and gaining in spite of every effort with the pumps or to stop the
leak, the boats were got out, provisioned and armed, and at noon, there
bring then about 9 feet water in the hold, abandoned the ship and
pulled in for Gaspar Island, intending to land and restow the boats, but
seeing some Malay prahas, thought it most prudent to avoid them, and immediately
shaped our course tor Singapore, and after being in the boats 11 days,
during which, from the strong contrary currents, we ran over between
400 to 500 miles, arrived here all safe and well on Friday, 18th inst.,
at noon. When last seen, the ship was settling fast and supposed to
have sunk half an hour after. Part of the Columbian's mails were thrown
overboard from the boats with other things in gale on the 12th
inst.
A letter was published from the passengers praising Captain Wakem's behaviour -
signed R E A Wilkinson; J M Cockburn; J J Iseline; T Evans.
Wooden brig Porter, built Liverpool 1824, 251
tons, owned Porter, Liverpool. In LR to 1842, when marked "wrecked".
Voyage Sydney to Manila, wrecked in
Palawan Passage, before 20th October 1842, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 16 February 1829]:
For VALPARAISO, an Intermediate Port, and LIMA;. ..Calpe.... To succeed the
above, the well known Liverpool-built brig Porter, Captain Callan, a regular trader.
[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 08 February 1843]:
The Porter, from Sydney to Manila, was wrecked in the Palawan
Passage, previous to 20th October; Crew saved.
Wooden ship Cuba, built Liverpool, 1824, 274 tons, owned Kinnear.
Later registered London, owned Somes and then Tindall. Traded to
West and East Indies, New Zealand, .. Later described as barque rigged.
Voyage London to Algoa Bay, on 12 July 1853, sustained storm damage and grounded
near her destination and was then driven offshore. Crew and passengers
saved, vessel abandoned, leaky.
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Monday 13 May 1839]:
THE fine Ship CUBA, 272 81-94 tons per register (O.M.), built at
Liverpool in 1824 of the very best materials and under particular
inspection; has raised quarter-deck, affording spacious and airy
accommodation for passengers, with ample heights between decks; she
is thoroughly copper-fastened to the hold beams, and has made but one
East and one West India voyage on her present heavy copper; sails very
fast, carries a large cargo, abundantly found in stores, and well
adapted to the West India or any other trade her size may suit. Lying
in the West India Export Dock. Alexander Grey, Commander. For inventories and
further particulars, apply to HENRY and CALVERT TOULMIN, B, George-yard.
[from Saint James's Chronicle - Thursday 22 September 1853]:
LOSS OF THE SHIP CUBA. By the arrival of the ship the City of Calcutta
from Bombay on Tuesday in the London Docks, we learn of the wreck of
the English barque Cuba, while on her passage from London to Algoa
Bay, and the fortunate rescue of the passengers and crew by the City
of Calcutta and another vessel. The Cuba was nearly a new vessel
[sic], between 200 and 300 tons burden, the property of Mr. Peter
Tindell, shipowner, Gracechurch-street, City, freighted with a
miscellaneous but valuable cargo. She carried several passengers;
among them may be mentioned the Rev. Mr. Heavyside and daughter, Miss
Kenyon, and two other ladies. Up to within two or three days of the
ship's arrival off the entrance of Algoa Bay the weather had been
fine, when suddenly it came on to blow heavily from the northward, and
on the 12th July, in attempting to make for the bay, a sea struck the
ship, and carried her into a reef off Cape Receif (at the western
entrance of the bay). It was nearly midnight when this occurred. The
ship drove off immediately afterwards, but not without tearing away
her rudder, and stoving in several planks under her stern, which
admitted the sea rushing in freely. Had the wind been in a contrary
direction to what it was, there can be little doubt but that the ship
would have been speedily dashed to atoms, and all on board lost. As it
was, the escape of the latter was exceedingly fortunate; the wind
swept the ship out to sea to the eastward of the bay. All the pumps
were vigorously going to prevent her foundering. Perfectly
ungovernable, she drove before the wind two days and two nights, to
lat. 35 15 south, long. 23 50 [sic 28 50 more likely if 400 miles to
east] (some 400 miles eastward of the bay), where the City of Calcutta
sighted the wreck. Captain Connell, the master, instantly bore down,
and on coming up with the vessel, was hailed by these on deck to take
them off. The pumps were still at work, but she was making more water
than the pumps yielded. At this moment another vessel came up, the
Kirkman, bound to Liverpool from Bombay, the captain of which arranged
with Captain Connell to take half of the shipwrecked people. The
master with the Rev. Mr. Heavyside and several of the crew, were then
transferred to the City of Calcutta, which resumed her course. Just
previous to her starting, the captain of the Kirkman signalled the
City of Calcutta, to the effect that three of the Cuba's seamen
refused to abandon their vessel. The captain of her was positive,
however, that it was impossible to save the ship, and the City of
Calcutta left the wreck. Three days afterwards the passengers were
shipped on board another vessel, bound for Algoa Bay. The Cuba and
cargo were fully insured.
Wooden ship Murray, built Liverpool, 1824, owned
Lawrence, Liverpool, for service to Jamaica. ON 1104, registered
Liverpool, 305 tons, in MNL to 1860. 1857 sailed to Cronstadt for
hemp. Voyage Cronstadt to Liverpool, 14 September 1857, sunk by
collision with Kate Swanton, crew saved, in the Drodgen - deep channel
between Copenhagen and Saltholm.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 08 January 1827]:
For ST. THOMAS & MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, The remarkably fine A 1 Ship
MURRAY, J. Houston, master, Burthen per register 305 tons, having
three-fourths of her cargo engaged, she will have quick despatch. For
freight or passage, apply to JOHN SWIRE, Manesty-lane.
[from Morning Journal (Kingston) - Thursday 18 April 1839]:
Landed ex ship Murray, Houston, master, from Liverpool, condemned on
survey, being damaged by sea water, and recommended to be sold on
account of the underwriters or others concerned.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 26 November 1855]:
For MONTEGO BAY, Direct. And will deliver goods at Falmouth, Lucea,
and the intermediate ports at Ship's expense, but shippers' risk, and at
Savanna La Mer, if sufficient inducement offer, The Ship MURRAY,
JOSEPH BOOKER, Master. Apply to George H LAWRENCE Esq, or to WILLIS & Co,
Mersey-court, Old churchyard.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 21 September 1857]:
COPENHAGEN. SEPT.15. The Murray, Booker, of and for Liverpool, from
Cronstadt, with hemp, etc., was in contact with the Kate Swanton, in
the Droogden, [sic, now Drogden] yesterday, and sank in eight fathoms water; crew saved.
The Kate Swanton proceeded.
Wooden brig Zeno, built Liverpool, 1824, 214
tons, for service to S America and to Jamaica. Described as armed.
Voyage Liverpool to Jamaica, on 7 December 1843, struck Blackwater
Bank and was wrecked. Crew
and much cargo saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 06 April 1829]:
For BUENOS AYRES, Direct, The fine Liverpool-built Brig ZENO, Captain
W. LAWSON, A 1 at Lloyd's, 214 tons per register, copper-fastened and
newly coppered, sails remarkably fast, being built for despatch and in
every respect a superior conveyance for goods and passengers; lies west side
George's Dock. For terms, etc. apply to Messrs. EYES, WYLIE & COOKE, or to
W. & J. TYRER.
[from Waterford Mail - Saturday 09 December 1843]:
SHIP NEWS. On Thursday night the brig Zeno, Captain Sunderland, bound
from Liverpool to Jamaica, with general cargo, while beating to
windward, struck on the north of the Blackwater bank, and bilged.
About half the cargo has been landed, and is now being conveyed to
this town under the care of that active indefatigable agent for
Lloyds, Glasgow, and Liverpool, Francis Harper, Esq., and as the
weather continues rather favourable, hope of saving much more is
entertained, but the vessel will be total wreck.
[from Wexford Independent - Wednesday 20 December 1843]:
Sale: Wexford Quay,... A LARGE portion of the Cargo of the Brig, Zeno, Alexander Sutherland,
Master, lately wrecked on Blackwater Bank, on her voyage from Liverpool to Jamaica,
consisting of several thousand pieces of Printed, Blay, White and Stamped Calicos, Muslins,
Canvass, Drills, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, etc, etc.... ... also 20 Prime new Sails, and a Warp.
...
Wooden brig Oporto, described in LR as built
Liverpool 1824, 172 tons, but from 1848 the same vessel is described
in LR as built Hartlepool [presumably a typo]. Registered and owned
Liverpool, for service to Oporto, Havanna, then in 1850 to San
Francisco. Reports of damage en route, so may have been condemned at
San Francisco.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 31 December 1824]:
Oporto, Martin, hence at Oporto 19th inst.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 17 November 1828]:
LINE of PACKETS for OPORTO. To sail on the 25th November. Goods
cannot be taken on board on the appointed day of sailing. - The
OPORTO, Jos. Martin, Master.
The undersigned has, at the request of the
shippers, formed a line of packets to sail every three weeks. The
vessels are all of the first class, and have good accommodations for
passengers, namely, Camoens, Oporto, Lusitania, Douro, Amelia, and
John Ormerod. The appointed day of sailing will be strictly adhered
to, wind and weather permitting. Apply to THOMAS MARTIN, Liver-street.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 02 March 1848]:
Falmouth: ... The brig Oporto, Barnes, from Liverpool for Oporto;
main piece of rudder carried away, boats stove, and other damage.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 06 June 1848]:
Loading, Liverpool, Oporto: Oporto, Barnes, J Bibby & Son,
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 22 August 1850]:
Bahia 11th July.
The OPORTO, Armstrong, of and from Liverpool to California, put in
here 25th June very leaky, has been surveyed, and ordered to be
lightened.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 April 1851]:
San Francisco. Oporto, Armstrong, from Bahia and Liverpool, 5th Feb.
Wooden brig Zante, built Liverpool, 1824, 195
tons, for trade to Mediterranean. In 1835, owned Rae, Liverpool.
Possibly the vessel launched by Bland and
Chaloner for Mediterranean service in October 1824.
Last voyage documented in newspapers is Liverpool, Zante, Corfu, Liverpool from July to
October 1839, master R Johnson, owned Rae. In LR to 1840.
Note another brig Zante, owned by Watson at Liverpool from 1840,
built Nova Scotia 1839, reported as 129 tons in newspapers, traded to
Gulf of Mexico and driven ashore and wrecked at
Tobasco [sic] prior to 5 February 1848.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 20 June 1825]:
For LEGHORN[sic, Livorno], Direct, The beautiful new Brig ZANTE, John
Handley, master, Burthen 190 tons, this vessel being built expressly
for despatch, will only carry a small cargo for her tonnage; having a
considerable part of her cargo engaged, she will be despatched
immediately. For freight or passage, having elegant accommodation,
apply to E. RAE, or Vianna & Jones.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 September 1831]:
For LEGHORN, ZANTE, The well-known Liverpool built Brig ZANTE, H.
Williams, Master; A 1, burthen 194 tons per register, copper-fastened
and coppered to the bends.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Thursday 26 April 1838]:
Liverpool, April 24. Sailed Zante, Winsor, Malta and Zante.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 June 1839]:
For MALTA. CORFU and ZANTE, The well-known Brig ZANTE, Johnson, Master; 194
tons per register, and coppered. For freight, &c. apply to GEORGE
YATES, LOUTHEAN and YATES. [sailed July 1839]
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 25 October 1839]:
Zante Johnson from Corfu at ditto [ Liverpool??] [LL: sailed 11 Sept from Zante to Corfu
Wooden schooner James, built Liverpool, 1824. 127 tons.
In LR 1829, 1831, (but not 1832) owned Hall, Liverpool. Many vessels with this name - so hard to track.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 June 1830]:
For TRIESTE and VENICE, The beautiful, first-class Liverpool-built
Schooner JAMES, -, Master; Per register 127 tons, allowed be one of the
fastest sailing vessels out of this port. .... W Ker & Imrie,..
Robinson Bros. ...
Wooden barque Irlam, built Liverpool, 1825, 299
tons, owned Barton, Irlam & Higginson, Liverpool. Reported trading to
Barbados until 1831. During the hurricane of 11 August 1831 at
Barbados, driven
ashore. No later voyages reported in newspapers. A replacement Irlam was built at Liverpool in 1836.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 07 November 1825]:
For Barbadoes. The new Ship IRLAM, Daniel Campbell, Master; Intended
to sail immediately. For freight or passage, apply to BARTON, IRLAM &
HIGGINSON.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 03 October 1831]:
Hurricane of 11th August at Barbados.
The following vessels were driven on shore, where they still remain:
Barques - Irlam and Arethusa. Brigs - Exchange, Quebec, Decagon, Mary, Kezia,
Alliance, Antionette, Horatio Nelson, and Eliza. Brigantine - Samuel Hinds. Schooners - Asp
and Perseverance. Mail-boats - Barbados and Montague.
Wooden brig Arab, built Liverpool 1825, 175
tons, owned Gouthwaite, Liverpool, for service to Mediterranean. Also voyaged to
South America and Africa. ON 14354, registered Bristol 1850-65; Aberdeen 1866; Sunderland 1867-8;
Lynn 1869-, capsized and condemned October 1875.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 July 1828]:
For VERA CRUZ. The remarkably fine A 1 Brig ARAB. Jos. Walker, R.N.
Commander; Burthen 183 tons. Liverpool-built, expressly for
fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened, and being armed with 8
guns, presents a very desirable conveyance, and has excellent
accommodations for passengers; two-thirds of her cargo being engaged,
will be early despatched. Apply EDWARDS and POOLE.
See 1832 advert, for Inca and Arab, both described as armed.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 03 March 1874]:
At GREAT YARMOUTH. At Messrs. MILLS and BLAKE'S SHIPYARD, SOUTHTOWN,
On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1874, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, By Messrs.
GILES and SON, THE fast-sailing Brig ARAB, classed at Lloyd's AE 1,
150 tons reg., 250 tons burthen ; will carry about 75 St. Petersburg
standard of deals. Length: 83 2-10 feet; breadth, 23 9-10 feet; depth,
13 2-10 feet; shifts without and requires very little ballast; is
well-found with stores, and a handy vessel for any trade her size may
suit; is now on Meson. Mills and Blake's shipyard, Great Yarmouth,
having been caulked and undergone repairs, and is now in thorough good
order and ready for immediate use. For particulars apply to the
Auctioneer, or to the Owner, Mr. WM. ALLEN. Kings Lynn.
[from London Evening Standard - Saturday 02 October 1875]:
Casualties. Arab, of Lynn, from Sunderland has settled down on her
beam ends at Wisbeach, after striking.
Wooden brig Inca, built Liverpool 1825, 217 tons,
owned Gouthwaite and registered Liverpool, for service to Lima. Also voyaged
to Havanna, Honduras.
Voyage Liverpool to Australia, struck Blackwater Bank, 9 May 1840, and
later abandoned off
Saltees on 10 May, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 11 February 1828
First Vessel. For VALPARAISO, an Intermediate Port, and Lima.
The fine Liverpool-built Brig INCA, Wm. Prowse, Master;
A 1 at Lloyd's, burthen 217 tons, coppered and copper-fastened,
built expressly for the trade, a remarkably fast sailer, and in all
respects a very desirable conveyance for goods or passengers. Apply to Messrs.
Gibbs, Bright & Co. or to ASHLEY BROTHERS. [later Captain Thomas Gibson]
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 November 1832]:
Regular Traders. For LIMA & GUAYAQUIL, The armed Brig INCA, per
register 217 tons, Captain LINCOLN.
For VALPARAISO, Intermedios, &
LIMA, The armed brig ARAB. Captain CARTER, per register 183 tons. Both
vessels are Liverpool-built;... Owner Mr F Gouthwaite
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 12 May 1834]:
Sailed: Inca, Lincoln, Havannah.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 October 1834]:
For GIBRALTAR, The beautiful fast sailing Brig INCA, John Harrison,
master; A 1 at Lloyds, burthen per register 217 tons;
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 04 May 1840]:
For PORT PHILLIP and SYDNEY. The remarkably fine British built brig
INCA, Captain -, 218 tons register; copper fastened and coppered; is
one of the swiftest vessels out of the port, and in all respects, a
most eligible conveyance. Apply to Messrs Rowand & Dunlop, or to
BRODIE & HAMILTON, or COTESWORTH & WYNNE.
[from Morning Advertiser - Friday 15 May 1840]:
Cork May 11. The Inca, Gutheridge, from Liverpool to Port Philip and
Sydney, N.S.W., was abandoned yesterday, about twenty miles from the
land, with 11 feet water in her hold, and in a sinking state, having
struck on a bank (supposed the Blackwater) the night previous. Crew
landed.
[from Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier - Tuesday 12 May 1840]:
The Crew of the Brig Inca, Guthridge, arrived here in the Ripley,
having abandoned their vessel yesterday off the Saltees. She was laden
with a general cargo (chiefly spirits) and was bound from Liverpool to
New South Wales. She had struck upon a bank on Saturday night last, and
was nearly full of water when the crew left her yesterday at 2 p.m.
Wooden schooner Ayacucho, built Liverpool 1825,
109 tons, owned Brotherton, Liverpool, for trade to S America. LR has
this vessel named: Argacucha, Ayachucha,... while newspapers have
Ayacucha and Ayacucho. [Ayacucho is a region of Peru and the name of
a battle in the Peruvian war of independence, the city of Huamanga is
also called Ayacucho]. In LR until 1831, but reported in British newspapers as
trading from Lima until 1834. Presumably sold foreign.
There are records of a brig/schooner Ayacucho, described as
English, trading between California and Hawaii (then called Sandwich
islands) up to 1837, with master called Wilson. Note that a schooner
Ayacucho, with French captain, Limantour, was wrecked in 1841
near San Francisco - but it is not known whether this is the same
vessel. LR 1829-32 has a 246 ton brig Ayacucho, built "Guyal"
[presumably now Guayaquil], 1826, and trading from Colombia to Le
Havre [reported at Falmouth 31 August 1826].
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 01 June 1826]:
The Ayacucha, Murphy, hence at Lima.
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 06 May 1831]:
Valparaiso Feb 29. Ayacucho, Murphy, arrived from Guymas
[Guaymas in Mexico, in Gulf of California]
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 28 December 1832]:
Lima, August 25. Arrived from California, Ayacucho, Wilson,
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 15 August 1834]:
Lima, April 6. Sailed for Rio Colombia, Ayacucho, Wilson.
Wooden ship Indian Chief, built Liverpool, 1826, 416 tons,
for service to Calcutta, owned Gladstone & Co.
Voyage Liverpool to Mauritius, Captain M'Donald, aground on
Blackwater Bank, 18 November 1837, crew landed at Cahore Point. Some
fatalities of salvagers.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 September 1826]:
For CALCUTTA, The new Ship INDIAN CHIEF, Henry Gill, Commander, Burthen 416
tons, just launched in Liverpool, and will sail about the 10th
November. She will have superior accommodation for passengers, and
will be provided with a surgeon. For freight or passage, apply to
JOHN GLADSTONE, GRANT & WILSON.
[from Wexford Independent - Wednesday 22 November 1837]:
SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE. The large ship, Indian Chief, Captain
M'Donald from Liverpool to the Mauritius, Isle of France, struck on the
Blackwater Bank on Sunday last at four A.M. The crew immediately left
her, she having fourteen feet water in her hold and her foremast cut
away. The crew landed at Cahore Point at ten P.M., the vessel shortly
after drifted off the bank and continued afloat until four p.m. when
she sunk about eight leagues from the shore and two south-east from
the Arklow light-ship. Several boats put off from the shore only one
or two of which boarded her. One of the boats belonging to Poulduff
near Glynn and containing a crew of six or seven persons remained, it
is supposed, on board or else too near and was engulfed with the
sinking vessel as melancholy to relate no tidings whatever had been
heard of them. The vessel left, Liverpool on Wednesday, and had a
general cargo, principally bale goods which was estimated at £80,000.
value.
Wooden snow/brig Richard, built Liverpool 1826, 296 tons,
owned Battersby for service to Trinidad, Calcutta, Pernambuco,.. In 1853 chartered
to take shipwrecked emigrants from the Brazil coast to Port Phillip.
In LR until 1855.
[from Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 13 March 1827]:
Richard, Gill, from Demerara ..
[from Morning Advertiser - Monday 29 April 1839]:
Liverpool. Arrived: Richard, Blackley, Calcutta
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 28 May 1849]:
For MANILLA. The well known Liverpool-built Brig, Richard, Captain W
White. *AE in red; burthen 296 tons; coppered and copper-fastened;
in all respects a very desirable conveyance; having just delivered a cargo of
sugar in first rate order. For terms of freight etc, apply to Messrs
John Chism & Co, or to ASHLEY BROTHERS.
[from Belfast Mercury - Monday 21 February 1853]:
The British barque Sir Fowell Buxton, from London, bound to Port
Phillip, with emigrants, was, about the 10th Dec., totally wrecked at Point
Tubarao, the Province of Rio Grande do Norte, lat. 5 02 S, long. 36
28W. all hands and part of the stores saved. The British brig
Richard, White, now lying Pernambuco, is chartered, by orders of the
British consul at Paraiba, to go to the Northward to embark the
emigrants and convey them to Port Phillip. It is expected the brig
Richard will ready to leave Pernambuca for that purpose in about three
or four weeks.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 19 March 1853]:
Richard, White, for Paraiba, Feb. 20.
[later report, May 1853, Richard, White, from Paraiba, at Pernambuco]
[Private diary: Brig Richard: Arrived at Port Philip, Tuesday 5
July 1853, after a long and tedious voyage of three months; not enough
room for all emigrants so only some shipped.]
Wooden schooner Dennett, built Liverpool, 1826, 130 tons,
advertised for sale 1827 by Henry Jenkins. Voyages to Mediterranean, Cork,
Portugal,..
Voyage Aveiro to Liverpool, departing 30 Dec 1842, captain M'Lean, and posted missing.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 May 1827]:
On Sale. The Liverpool-built Schooner DENNETT, registers 130 tons; launched in March.
1826; built of the very best materials, and copper-fastened,
has two chain cables, and is well found with the best description of
materials. Apply to Henry Jenkins.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 July 1828]:
For MALTA and SMYRNA, The fine fast-sailing Schooner DENNETT, Saml. Lacey, Master; A 1,
coppered and copper-fastened, only two years old, and every respect, a
superior conveyance. For freight or passage, apply EDWARDS and
POOLE.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 21 March 1843]:
The Dennett, M'Lean, sailed from Aveiro 30th December, for Liverpool,
and has not since been heard of.
Wooden barque Bahamian (Buchanan in LR), built Liverpool, 1826, 317 tons.
In LR 1827-33 as, Buchanan, owned Taylor, captain Atkinson, for Liverpool - Demerara service,
then as Bahamian from 1834. The name, Bahamian, is confirmed by newspapers.
Voyaged to Calcutta, China, etc. For sale 1859.
ON 16877, in MNL until 1865, when owned L Gruning, Liverpool. Last newspaper report 1863 at Bonny.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 September 1826]:
For West Indies: Bahamian, Atkinson, 318, Demerara, Taylor, Potter & co.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 February 1828]:
To sail on the 14th March. For CALCUTTA, The fast-sailing Barque
BAHAMIAN, Jos. Pearce, Commander. This vessel is of the first class,
newly coppered, has a great part of her cargo on board, and will be
despatched at the appointed time, full or not full, For freight or
passage, having elegant accommodations, apply to Capt. Pearce, on board,
west side Prince's Dock, or to TAYLOR and POTTER.
[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 06 December 1836]:
Bahamian, Pearce, sailed from Mauritius for China on 9th August
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 26 December 1839]:
CALCUTTA, The fine British-built Barque BAHAMIAN, M. Tizard,
Commander, A 1; 318 tons per register; newly coppered, sails remarkably
fast, and presents superior conveyance for goods and passengers. For terms, &c.
apply to Messrs. Taylor, Potter and Co. ...
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 18 July 1859]:
Peremptorily, at a low upset price, unless previously disposed of by
Private Treaty. On THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at three o'clock, at Cunard,
Wilson, and Co's Saleroom, Exchange, Liverpool, The well-known
Liverpool-built Barque BAHAMIAN, 318 tons old measurement, per
register, about 330 tons present measurement; built at Liverpool, for
private use, and has been chiefly employed in the China and Brazil
trade. This vessel has a flush deck; requires little ballast; is very
heavily fastened with iron hanging and rider knees; carries 480 tons
dead weight; in 1855 underwent considerable repairs, when she
received new binding bolts, and was retreenailed from the bilges to
gunwale. Length, 101 feet; breadth, 26 feet 7-10ths; depth, 18.5 feet. In
Stanley Dock. Apply to CUNARD, WILSON, and CO., Brokers.
[Advert until May 1860]
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 11 August 1862]:
7 July 1862 Bahamian at Bonny
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 12 February 1863]:
Bonny: Sickness prevailed, and business quiet. ...
Ships ..., Bahamian, ... were in the river [after 7 Jan]
Wooden brig Ann Paley, built Liverpool, 1837, 167
tons, owned Bibby, traded to Portugal. Voyage Lisbon to Liverpool, 12
December 1848, ashore near Tacumshin, Co Wexford, and wrecked -
captain Lister, mate and 5 men lost.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 24
September, 1827]:
LINE OF PACKETS FOR LISBON. To sail on the 1st and 16th of
every Month throughout the Year. LANCASHIRE WITCH, Thos. Neale, Master;
BELEM CASTLE, Thos. Jones, Master;
ELLEN JENKINSON, M. Rothwell, Master;
TAGUS, W W Wharton, Master;
MARY ANN, W A Kempt, Master;
MAUNEY, Thos. Kettle, Master;
ANN PALEY, -;
LANCASHIRE WITCH, R Jackson, Master;
...John Bibby & Co.
[from Liverpool Hurricane of 1839 - Chris Michael]:
During the January 1839 hurricane, in Liverpool Bay, brig Ann Paley,
sailing from Liverpool to Lisbon with a cargo of tea under command of
Captain Hunter, was driven on shore near Cleveleys (North of
Blackpool), three men drowned. She was reported to have been
refloated on 20 April and taken in to Fleetwood.
For sale 1840.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 16 December 1848]:
Wexford, December 12 The Ann Paley, Lister, from Lisbon for Liverpool,
was totally wrecked near Tacumshin last evening. Master, mate, and
five men drowned. A few casks of oil saved.
Wooden brig Lusitania, built Liverpool, 1827, 204
tons, owned Holliwell, Liverpool, for trade to Oporto. Voyage
Liverpool to Oporto, captain Crookshank, driven ashore at Ballymacart,
on 14th October 1831. Crew and passengers saved, vessel wrecked.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 18 September 1828]:
To sail in a few days. For BAHIA, The beautiful Liverpool-built Brig
LUSITANIA, Harry Crookshank, Master; Burthen per register 204 tons,
copper fastened and newly coppered, not yet eighteen months old, sails
extremely fast, and a most eligible conveyance for goods and
passengers, having very superior accommodations; lying west side
George's Dock. For terms of freight or passage apply to Messrs.
Ormerod, Heyworth and Co. or Holliwell & Highfield.
[Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 26 October 1831]:
SHIPWRECK AT ARDMORE. Mr. Thomas John, jun. Agent for Lloyds, in a latter, dated
Youghal, 18th Oct. gives the following account of the loss of the
Lusitania;
The brig Lusitania, Captain Crookshanks, of and from
Liverpool to Oporto, with general cargo, was, in the gale on the 14th inst,
driven on shore about five o'clock AM, at Ballymacart, about six miles east
of this harbour; the mate and two men succeeded in landing immediately
she struck, in the long boat, which was stove on reaching the beach. The Captain
and remainder of crew, with two gentlemen and two ladies, passengers,
had no alternative but to remain on board; the sea was running so high,
at the time I saw them, that I could render no assistance until about three
o'clock, at low water, when a signal was made to them to let a spar float ashore
with a line attached it, which they did, and this we made fast to the bow of a
small boat, and, with another line to her stern, the was drawn
backwards and forwards through the surf. The ladies were slung down from the
stern into the beat, and in the same way the rest of the crew and
passengers escaped from their perilous situation; the Captain being the last man
to leave the ship. She was a very fine vessel, over 300 tons burden, about four
years old; the cargo, a very valuable one, mostly consisting of bale goods.
I have succeeded in saving and bringing here a great part of the cargo,
and hope to get most of what remains in, if the weather continues moderate.
The vessel, I fear, will not be got off, she lies on a bed of rocks, and is
broken through in many places.
I must now add to my melancholy report
of the stranding of the vessel, the melancholy disasters which have
attended it. Not having sufficient force to prelect the property, it was
deemed prudent to call in the aid of some military, and on Sunday it
unfortunately happened that one of the sailors got drunk and quarrelled
with a soldier of the 37th Regiment on duty, which ended in the soldier's
shooting him. The man died instantly, and yesterday an inquest was held,
and the verdict returned was unjustifiable homicide, whereupon the
soldier was committed to Waterford gaol. Last night one of the Coast Guard
on duty, on board the vessel, fell overboard and was drowned. Another of
them had his leg broken yesterday by a bale falling on it, and a third was
to-day so severely struck by the handle of the winch on his chest, that bis
life is despaired of. I think it very likely had there been a light on
Cable Island, this vessel would not have been lost, or those disasters
have occurred, the former arose out of the Captain not seeing the
land, or knowing where he was, until a few moments before the vessel
struck, and in the act of tacking her about.
[Cork Constitution - Thursday 20 October 1831]:
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, For Account of whom it may Concern, at Youghal,
on THURSDAY, 27th Inst., at the Stores of Thomas John, Jun., North
Main Street, A LARGE Quantity of WOOLLEN CLOTHS of different qualities
and colours, Shirtinq, and other Calicos, Toilinets, Nankinets, Cotton
Twist, Velvets, other Manchester Goods, also some Hardware, being more
or less damaged from Sea Water, saved from the wreck of the Brig
Lusitania, Harry Crookshanks Master, of and from Liverpool, to Oporto.
Stranded at Ballymacart on the 14th Inst. Sale to Commence at 12
o'Clock each day, and continue from day to day until all are sold.
THOMAS JOHN, Jun. Agent for Lloyds.
Wooden sloop Edward Henry, built Liverpool 1827 [from LR],
trading Liverpool to Dundalk. LR 1833 gives owned Thomson, registered Liverpool.
In LR to 1837, listed from 1834 as registered Dundalk, 63 tons.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 15 April 1833}:
Arrived Liverpool from Ireland. .. Edward Henry, F Hanratty, from
Dundalk, S.D. [Salthouse Dock], with 35 tons flour, 10 tons bran, for Gibson &
Brackenridge. [which is latest report found; by September 1833, Hanratty was master of the
Thomas & Peggy, trading Liverpool to Dundalk]
Wooden schooner Spring, built Liverpool 1827 [from LR],
owned Bolton, Liverpool, 58 tons. Voyage Cork to Liverpool, foundered
21 March 1828, off Ballycotton. Crew drowned.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 11 April 1828]:
Limerick. April 2. - It is ascertained that the vessel which foundered
off Ballycotton, on the 21st ult. was laden with 600 barrels of
wheat, by Messrs. D. Lane and Sons, Cork, and was bound to
Liverpool.- Mem. The Spring, Morris, sailed from Cork 21st ult. for
Liverpool, and has not arrived there.
Wooden sloop Conway, built Liverpool, 1827, 51
tons. In LR 1831, owned Holland, Waterford. Registered Chester 1837
as 43 tons, ON 16458. Owned Fflint until 1866, when owned Fisher,
Barrow, 38 tons, registered Barrow (1867 only). Reported lost 1867.
Voyage Liverpool to Barrow, with coal, leaky and sank off
Southport, 20 April 1867. Crew of 2 saved.
[from Waterford Mail - Saturday 28 May 1831]:
Arrived: Conway, Jones, Carnarvon, slates. ...
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 26 January 1867]:
Barrow: Arrived 23rd. Conway, Roskell, Liverpool.
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 30 March 1867]:
Barrow: arrived. March 23rd. Conway, Wray, Liverpool.
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 06 April 1867]:
Barrow. April 1st, Sailed. Conway, Wray, Liverpool.
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 27 April 1867]:
WRECK OF A BARROW VESSEL. The Conway, of Barrow, Captain Wray, from Liverpool
for Barrow, with a cargo of coals, sprung a leak, and foundered on Saturday
night, about six miles off Southport. The crew, two in number, had
barely time to cut the boat adrift, and save themselves, ere the
vessel went down. They landed at Fleetwood after a perilous voyage,
having lost everything but the clothes they had on.
Wooden brig Joseph Winter, built Liverpool 1828,
240 tons, owned Taylor, Liverpool, for service to West Indies, then to
Calcutta and to Mauritius. Returned 1841 to Bristol and then
proceeded to Douglas, IOM, passing Holyhead on 13 August 1841. Her
cargo and stores were transported by Fenella from Douglas to Liverpool
for sale. In LR until 1838, 253 tons, registered Liverpool, with
minimal information. Isle of Man newspapers describe the Joseph Winter as being
lengthened in Douglas Harbour in 1841. Not traced there-after.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 December 1828]:
First vessel. For VALPARAISO, ISLAY and LIMA, The fine A 1 Liverpool built Brig
JOSEPH WINTER, Captain John Richardson; Burthen 245 tons, coppered and
copper-fastened, and in every respect a very superior vessel, and has a
considerable portion her cargo engaged. For freight passage, apply Messrs.
Eyes, Wylie and Cook; to Messrs. Gibbs, Bright and Co. or to ASHLEY
BROTHERS.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 19 December 1839]:
For Mauritius Direct. The fast sailing British-built Brig JOSEPH WINTER. Thomas
Hodson, Commander, 254 tons per register. For terms of freight or passage, apply JAMES AIKIN
and SON.
[from Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 07 August 1841]:
Sailed: Joseph Winter, Hodson, Douglas
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 14 August 1841]:
Friday Aug 13. Off Holyhead, inward bound, at 10:30am, No 8390, Joseph Winter, B 143 from Bristol.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 13 December 1841]:
Coastwise: Fenella, Sardon, Douglas with stores and cargo of the Joseph Winter.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 09 December 1841]:
On account of whom it may concern. On Monday next, the 13th instant,
o'clock, on the quay, north-west corner Queens Dock. The Standing
and Running RIGGING, SAILS, (nearly new), ANCHORS, CHAIN CABLES, and
other Stores belonging to the Joseph Winter, about 250 tons, landing from the Fenella.
Apply Messrs. Jas. Aikin & Son, Merchants, or to JOHN HURRY, Broker.
Wooden brig Cicely, built Liverpool, 1828, 235
tons, by 1831 owned Mathie, Liverpool, for service to S America. ON
26608, registered London 1852, Scarboro by 1860. Voyage Tavira to
Torbay, foundered in
Atlantic, 31 October 1860, all 10 crew saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 June 1828]:
LINE PACKETS FOR RIO JANEIRO. To sail on the 1st and 16th of every month.
To sail the 16th instant. The fine Liverpool-built Brig CICELY,
Captain Geo. Gilpin; 235 tons per register, A 1, being new vessel,
coppered and copper fastened, and in every respect superior conveyance
for goods and passengers; lies west side Queen's Dock, opposite a shed. For
terms, &c. apply to Thos. F. Dyson, Esq. or W. and J. TYRER.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 09 June 1831]:
Regular Trader, and will be despatched early. For MONTREAL, The superior
Liverpool-built Brig Cicely, Wm Sewell, Commander; A 1 at Lloyd's, 233 tons per
register, coppered and copper-fastened, sails very fast, having made her passage
out this spring in 28 days. Her accommodations for passengers are
elegant, and shippers may expect punctuality. For freight passage, apply Capt.
Sewell, or HUGH MATTHIE and SON.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 30 November 1849]:
Report of the brig Gulterus, Cockburn, of Sunderland, from Singapore
for London, in the Downs: Spoke,.. Oct 25 The brig Cicely, Sedgley.
of Liverpool, 28 days from Liverpool for Bahia, lat. 9 50 N.. long. 26 10 W.,
having four hours previously in a heavy squall lost topmasts, yards,
jibboom, &c. &c.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 17 April 1855]:
DEAL. April 13. The brig Cicely, Armstrong, from London for Kurrachee, put back
to the Downs this morning, having experienced very heavy weather, and
is making water.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 20 November 1860]:
Two boats of the British brig Cicely, of Scarboro', Captain W. Holden,
from Tavira, with a cargo of locusts[sic], bound to Torbay, had arrived at
Gibraltar. The Cicely sprung a leak on the 31st ult., and sank in lat
46 N, long 11 13 W. The crew, consisting of ten, including the
master, were picked up the same night by the ship Britannia, of South
Shields, Captain G. Pottinger, from Newcastle for Carthagena, and
taken to the entrance of the Bay.
Wooden schooner/brig Lucy, built Liverpool, 1828,
160 tons, owned Porter, Liverpool, for service to S America. Later
owned Wallace, rigged as a brig. Voyage Liverpool to Valparaiso,
master Wallace, wrecked on Isle
of Sal, Cape Verde, 9 December 1840, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 11 August 1828]:
For VALPARAISO, INTERMEDIOS, and LIMA, The remarkably fine A 1
British-built Ship CAROLINE, R. Sherwood, Commander (Who is well
known in the trade); Her accommodations for passengers are of the
most superior description, which, united with the fineness of the
vessel, her equipment, and the experience of her commander, render her
a most eligible opportunity for freight and passengers. The principal
part of her cargo is engaged; lies west side Prince's Apply to Messrs. Gibbs.
Bright & Co. or to ASHLEY BROTHERS.
To succeed the above - the fine new
British-built Schooner LUCY.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 27 August 1835]:
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, With liberty to call at Madeira, The fine A 1
Liverpool-built Schooner LUCY, John Gilman, master; burthen 164 tons,
lying in George's Dock; For freight, &c. apply Mr. W. F. Porter, or to
ASHLEY BROTHERS.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 01 February 1841]:
Boa Vista, Cape de Verde, 31st Dec. The Lucy, Wallace, from Liverpool
to Valparaiso, was totally wrecked on the East end of the Ihla do Sal,
on the night of 9th instant; Crew saved.
Wooden brig Mary Scott, built Liverpool, 1828, 248 tons,
owned Scott, Liverpool, for trade to Brazil. Sunk by collision 1841.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 28 July 1828]:
LINE OF PACKETS FOR RIO DE JANEIRO, TO SAIL ON THE 1ST AND 16TH OF EVERY
MONTH. To sail on the 1st of August, The fine new Liverpool-built
Brig MARY SCOTT, Captain SCOTT; 248 tons per register; coppered and
copper-fastened; and in every respect a superior conveyance both
for goods and passengers; lies west side George's Dock. For terms, &c.
apply to Thomas F. DYSON, Esq., Or to W. and J. TYRER .
See report and image of wreck caused by collision with
US ship Brooklyn off Point Lynas 10 May 1841.
Wooden schooner John Richard Askew (also J R Askew), built
Liverpool 1828 [from LR], owned J Sothern, Liverpool, 88 tons. Voyage
with iron from Newport to Liverpool, late 1838, then sunk in Liverpool
Docks, Prince's Basin, during the hurricane on 9 Jan 1839.
[from Monmouthshire Merlin - Saturday 22 December 1838]:
Newport. Exports. John Richard Askew, Walker, for Liverpool, 20 tons
of foundry iron & 71 bars of foundry iron.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 08 January 1839]:
...and schooner, J.R. Askew, are sunk in the Prince's Dock basin.
Wooden sloop/smack Jane & Thomas, built
Liverpool, 1828, 48 tons. Owned Cannon, Liverpool, coasting. ON 1888, registered
Inverness 1842. In MNL to 1877, owned Kyleakin [near Skye], Inverness-shire.
Traded on west coast of Scotland - last voyage found 1870.
[from Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 05 August 1828]:
Jane & Thomas, Cannon, from Ballyshannon, at Liverpool.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 10 April 1838}:
Londonderry: April 3. The Jane & Thomas, Wallace, from Liverpool for
Ballyshannon[Donegal], is on shore in Downing's Bay [Sheephaven], and expected to become a
total wreck.
[seems to have been repaired and put back in service]:
[from John o' Groat Journal - Friday 29 June 1838]:
The following vessels have passed through the Pentland Firth, viz: ...
June22d, the Jane & Thomas, Wallace, of Troon [sic], ... [reported Scrabster Roads
for Aberdeen on 25 May]
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 27 April 1848]:
Liverpool. Kings Dock. Jane & Thomas, 41, M'Nair, Tobermory.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 06 April 1870]:
Glasgow, Arrived. Jane & Thomas, Munro, Loch Hourn.
[last report found]
Wooden sloop Anne, built Liverpool 1828, 58
tons. In LR 1830 and 1835, but not 1837; by LR 1841 owned Roberts,
Pwllheli, 39t. Possibly ON 1251, registered Pwllheli 1840, 39 tons,
reported lost 16-4-1869, owned Roberts. Crew list to 1868. Common
name - so hard to track.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 24 November 1828]:
For SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, The fine Liverpool-built Sloop
ANNE, Lying in the Salthouse Dock, Burthen per register 58 tons,
built entirely of English oak, and only a few months old; she is
uncommonly well found in stores of the first description, sails fast,
and worthy the attention of purchasers who may want a vessel of her
description. Apply to JAMES H. WARRY, 7, Goree-piazzas.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 13 August 1829]:
Anne, T Hull from Newry with .. oats, flour, butter, pigs,...
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 06 March 1840]:
Anne, Roberts, from Liverpool for Pwllheli.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 29 September 1853]:
Pwllheli: Arrived. Sept 24. From Newport: Anne, Roberts.
Wooden ship Miranda, built Liverpool, 1829, 299 tons, owned
Tobin for trade to Demerara. Later barque rigged, 289 tons, owned Sharpe, Greenock, for
trade to Calcutta. Voyage Calcutta to London, put back, leaky,
and condemned, 14 August 1840.
[from New Times (London) - Tuesday 07 April 1829]:
Liverpool. April 5th. Sailed. Miranda, Taggart, for Demerara.
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 21 December 1832]:
Liverpool, 18th Dec. The Miranda, Taggart, from Demerara, in running for St George's
Dock last night, during a violent Gale from WNW, got on the Bank at
the entrance of the Basin, but it is expected she will float next tide.
19th. The Miranda has been got off - she had seven feet water in her
hold.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 09 October 1840]:
Miranda, Thompson, for Liverpool, put back to Calcutta 14th Aug
and it is expected will be condemned. [leaky]
Wooden ship Laura, built Liverpool 1829, 329 tons, owned Jones, Liverpool.
Trade to Demerara. Last LR entry 1855, owned Nicholson, Liverpool. Later rigged as a barque.
Voyage Liverpool to Pernambuco, 18 December 1855, aground on Hoyle Bank, leaky and
taken back to Liverpool, Master (John S Waddle) and mate censured for intoxication.
For sale at Liverpool, 1857.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 27 August 1829]:
For DEMERARA, The new Liverpool built Ship LAURA, Robert Bibby, Master; For
freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to JOSEPH JONES and Co.
Brunswick-street.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 22 December 1855]:
The Laura, for Pernambuco, which sailed this morning (Tuesday), put
back this evening leaky, having been on shore on West Hoyle.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 31 December 1855]:
Dock Committee: .. An extra day's pay was ordered to be given to the
crews of the Point of Ayr and Hoylake lifeboats, for services rendered
to the barque Laura, a vessel sunk on the Hoyle bank, and the flat
Pink, of Chester, the crew of which was supposed to have been lost.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 15 January 1856]:
An INVESTIGATION under the provisions of the MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT
has been held by the Liverpool Local Marine Board to enquire into
charges of Drunkenness and Misconduct preferred against JOHN SWALLOW
WADDLE, Master, and FRANCIS MAY, Mate, of the Barque LAURA - whereby that
vessel was grounded on the West Hoyle bank; and the Marine Board
having reported that both the defendants were guilty of gross
misconduct, the Board of Trade have, upon consideration of the
evidence, determined to act upon the recommendation of the Marine Board,
and Cancel Francis May's Certificate of service as Mate, and to Suspend John Swallow Waddle's
Certificate of competency as Master for two years.
[from Northern Daily Times - Tuesday 24 March 1857]:
FOR SALE BY AUCTION, on Thursday, the 2nd of April, at One o'clock, at
the Brokers' office, Walmer Buildings, Water-street, the well known
Liverpool built Barque LAURA. 329 7-94ths tons register; built at
Liverpool and originally classed A 1 at Lloyd's for ten years, is
copper fastened, and was sheathed with yellow metal about twelve
months since; she has a flat floor, carries a large cargo, and
will be found on inspection a most desirable vessel. Dimensions,
length 103 feet 5-10ths, breadth 26 feet 8-10ths, depth 17 feet
6-10ths; now lying in Bramley Moore dock. ...
Wooden ship Livingston, built Liverpool, 1829,
374 tons, owned Taylor & Potter, Liverpool for East Indies service.
In LR to 1833. Voyage from Liverpool to Gibraltar and Mauritius, ashore on coast
of Portugal, at Sao Martinho, north of Peniche, 11 January 1834, one
crew member lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 18 June 1829]:
For passengers only. To sail from Bordeaux on the 15th July. For
CALCUTTA. The new Ship LIVINGSTON, Joseph Pearce. Commander. This
vessel carrying a surgeon, being armed, and commanded by a man of
experience in the Eastern seas, offers an eligible conveyance for
passengers. Two opportunities of joining her will be afforded by the
Leeds (steamer) which is intended to sail from Dublin for Bordeaux on
the 16th inst. and again on the 6th proximo, and whose average passage
is 72 hours. For terms - apply Taylor, Potter & Co.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 15 September 1831]:
A regular Trader, and succeeds the Royal Saxon. For CALCUTTA. the
well-known Liverpool-built Ship LIVINGSTON, J. Pearce, Commander; A 1
at Lloyd's, burthen 374 tons, coppered, and in every respect a first-rate
conveyance, and is now lying in Princes Dock. For freight or passage, apply to
Messrs. Taylor, Porter and Co. or to ASHLEY BROTHERS.
[from Weekly True Sun - Sunday 06 October 1833]:
Liverpool. Oct 2. ... The Livingston, Cowley, arrived here from
Bengal; sailed 11th May, and on the 18th in lat. 11, lon. 88 E.
experienced a heavy gale from NNW to SSW, which lasted till the 22d;
and on the 20th July, in lat. 37 S, lon. 57 E. experienced
heavy gale - from N to W.
[from Bell's New Weekly Messenger - Sunday 29 December 1833]:
Departures, 25th. Livingston, Cowley, for Mauritius.
[from Naval & Military Gazette and Weekly Chronicle of the United
Service - Saturday 15 February 1834]:
The Livingston, from Liverpool to Gibraltar, was lost off San
Martinho, 11th ult., and the cargo plundered by the natives. One man
drowned.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 17 February 1834]:
Livinston, Cook [sic], hence to Gibraltar, was lost 11th ult, crew saved
with the exception of the cook, cargo plundered by the Spaniards [sic].
[from English Chronicle and Whitehall Evening Post - Tuesday 15 April 1834]:
The Captain of the British merchant ship Livingston, wrecked some
time ago near Peniche, has since arrived here from Figueira, ...
Wooden ship Statesman, built Liverpool, 1829, 346 tons,
owned Holliwell & Highfield, Liverpool, for service to S America.
Later owned Captain Quiller, for service to Australia, Hong Kong etc. In LR to
1848. Last recorded voyage Hong Kong to Sydney, arriving 26 May 1847, captain Rowett,
described as a barque.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 27 April 1829]:
LINE OE PACKETS FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. TO SAIL ON THE 1ST AND 16TH OF EVERY
MONTH. To sail on the 16th May, - The remarkably fine new Ship
STATESMAN, John QUILLER, Master; Burthen, per register, 345 tons;
coppered and copper-fastened; Liverpool-built, and is expected to sail
very fast; her accommodations for passengers are excellent, the
cabins being fitted-up for that purpose. For freight, &c. apply to
Messrs. ORMEROD HEYWORTH and Co, or to HOLLIWELL and HIGHFIELD.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 21 May 1844]:
By order of the Executors of the late W. E. HALL. TO-MORROW,
(Wednesday,) the 22d instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Office of D.
Tonge, Castle-street, 16-64ths SHARES of the Ship STATESMAN; Lying in
the Prince's Dock; 345 tons, o.m.; coppered and copper-fastened;
built in Liverpool in 1829, and re-classed A 1 for six years in 1838,
when she was thoroughly opened and repaired.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 16 May 1846]:
For SYDNEY, The fine Liverpool-built Ship STATESMAN, Captain Rowett;
345 tons, copper-fastened and coppered, has excellent cabin
accommodations, is well known in the trade as a fast sailer, and
invariably delivering her cargo in the best condition and having just
been thoroughly overhauled, presents a most eligible conveyance for
goods and passengers, lying in George's Dock. Apply Cotesworth &
Wynne.
Australian maritime records:
STATESMAN, BARQUE, RICHARD ROWETT, MASTER, BURTHEN 345 TONS
FROM THE PORT OF HONG KONG TO PORT JACKSON, NEW SOUTH WALES
26TH MAY 1847 [Sailed 7 March 1847]
[from Wed 2 June 1847, Sydney newspaper.]:
May 26. Statesman, barque, 345 tons, Captain
Rowett, from Hongkong and Manila
Wooden brig Hope, built Liverpool 1829, 121 tons, owned Shillitoe,
London, for service to Cape Coast.
Voyage Sierra Leone to London, ashore at St
Martin's, Scilly Isles, 19th January 1830, 4 lives lost, 5 saved.
[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 17 July 1829]:
Outwards: Hope, Noble, for Cape Coast and Accra.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Thursday 04 February 1830]:
The state of the weather at the Scilly Islands has been unusually boisterous and severe. .....
On Tuesday morning the brig Hope, Noble master, was wrecked near St.
Martin's, the day mark on that island having been mistaken for the
lighthouse on St. Agnes. She dropped her anchor, but was driven on a
rock and went to pieces. About 100 casks of palm oil, 300 elephants'
tusks, a box of dollars, and some other articles of the cargo, have
been saved by the exertions of the islanders, who have behaved with
the utmost kindness and hospitality to the captain and crew. Before
the ship went down a boat (containing a Dutch officer, his lady, a
black boy, and others) put off for the shore, but, before she had
cleared the vessel, the mainmast of the brig fell upon and crushed the
boat to pieces, by which the officer, his lady, the boy, and one of
the crew, were drowned.
Wooden ship Parker, built Liverpool 1830, 440
tons, owned Sandbach & Co, Liverpool, for service to Demerara. ON
24017, in MNL to 1869, owned Sandbach & Co, registered Liverpool.
Described as having made about a hundred voyages to Demerara. At
Demerara, captain Nickels, loaded with sugar, caught fire and burnt to the
water-line, 10th April 1869.
This vessel is an excellent advertisement for Liverpool- built vessels -
lasted 39 years, made over 100 voyages to S America, and only lost
because of a fire.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 December 1831]:
For DEMERARA, The fine Ship PARKER, HENRY RISIEN, Master, Burthen
450 tons; has very superior accommodations. For freight or passage,
apply to SANDBACH, TINNE & Co.
[similar adverts to 1864; later Captain Kennedy, then Plant, then Nickels]
[from Evening Mail - Monday 18 October 1852]:
... The ship Parker was about to leave Georgetown, and would, on her arrival
in England, complete her 50th journey to the West Indies. Her Commander. Mr Risien, being about
to retire after 22 year' service.....
[from Globe - Saturday 01 May 1869]:
The ship Parker, from Demerara, bound for Liverpool, with a full cargo
of sugar, was totally burnt in the Demerara river on the 10th inst.
[said to have made about a hundred voyages to Demerara]
[from Commercial Daily List (London) - Tuesday 18 May 1869]:
Demerara, 10th April; The wreck of the Parker, Nickels, which vessel
caught fire here last night, when about to sail for Liverpool with colonial
produce, lies on the East bank of the river, about 700 yards from
shore, in 16 feet at low water, and is burnt nearly to the water
edge.
Wooden brig Llama, built Liverpool 1830, 178
tons, owned Ashley, Liverpool, for service to Lima. Voyage Benin to
London, wrecked off
Popo, Africa, on 3 July 1846, with some crew lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 May 1830]:
For LIMA and GUAYAQUIL. The fine A 1 Liverpool-built Schooner LLAMA,
George Morce, Commander; 160 tons, built expressly for this trade,
and will be found in every respect most superior conveyance. Apply to
Messrs. Gibbs, Bright and Co. or to ASHLEY Brothers.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 April 1838]:
For VERA CRUZ, The A 1 British Brig LLAMA, George Wheeler, master; 174
tons register; coppered and copper-fastened; sails fast, and will be despatched as above.
For terms of freight or passage, having good cabin accommodation, Apply
in Glasgow John Cross and Co. here to Messrs. Cross, Anderson and Co.
5, Mersey-chambers, or W. and J. TYRER.
[from Morning Advertiser - Monday 16 November 1846]:
The Llama, Jamieson, from Benin to London, was lost off Popoe, 3d July, master
drowned.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 01 October 1847]:
DIED. Lately, drowned from the wreck of the brig Llama, off Popo,
Africa, Mr. Nicholas Taylor Ashcroft, first officer of that vessel,
and youngest son of Mr. Edward Ashcroft, ... [presumably Grand Popo on
the coast of Benin]
Wooden schooner Rock, built Liverpool, 1830 [1837
from LR], 58 tons, registered Belfast from 1837, ON 8127, owned
Duffie, Donaghadee, 49 tons. Voyage Ayr to Donaghadee with coal,
leaky, so beached at
Ballantrae, 26 July 1871, then broke up. Crew of 3 saved. [RCUS
gives date of construction 1830; and Dumfries shipping register has
schooner Rock [transcribed as Rack and as Rarke], owner and master Wilson, 66
tons, built and registered Liverpool June 1830, registered
Kirkcudbright 1834, registry transferred to Belfast 1837]
[from Newry Telegraph - Friday 11 January 1833]:
THE LIVERPOOL-BUILT SCHOONER, ROCK, Burthen, per Register, 65 12-94
Tons, TWO Years Old - Frame of oak - all her Materials of the best description, and
in excellent order - Carries a Large Cargo on a small draft of water, and well
suited for the Newry trade. For particulars, apply to the Master, on
Board, near Ballybot Bridge, or to HENRY BLACKHAM, or RICHARD OWEN,
42, Merchants-Quay.
[from Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Saturday 21 May 1842]:
At the Corporation Dock, if not previously disposed of by Private
Bargain, THE British-built Schooner ROCK, 58 Tons Register, N.M., with
all her appurtenances. This Vessel, being well found, can sent to Sea
at little expense, and may be seen any day previous to Sale, application
to P. L. MUNSTER, Ritchies-Dock. ...
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 03 August 1871]:
Rock. Report of Robert Brown, Master of the schooner Rock of Belfast, 48 tons,
from Ayr, July 26, for Donaghadee (coals). Reached Turnberry Point, when squalls increased
the sea made, and the vessel began to leak. Tried to make Lochryan,
but failed to do so. The ship became unmanageable through quantity of water in
hold. Pumps kept going all the time. At 2 P.M. heavy squalls, with
rain, wind N.W, variable and strong, ship steering by the wind close-hauled,
heading W. by S. to W.S.W., carrying all plain sail until abreast of
Ballantrae, when the main pump broke down. Commenced working fore pump,
but found water increasing so fast was obliged to ran her ashore to save
lives and property. Vessel is on beach full of water and fast breaking
up. One man and a boy washed overboard, but were saved by me with the ship's
boat.
Wooden barque Eliza Killick, built Liverpool, 1830, 200 tons,
owned Killick, Liverpool, for trade to West Indies. ON 1751, in MNL to 1861. In newspapers
to 1859 when arrived Aspinwall [Pennsylvania] from Liverpool, MNL reports condemned.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 18 February 1830]:
For ST. THOMAS & PORT-AU-PRINCE, The fine A 1 Schooner Lady Leitrim,
James Clements, Master; Burthen 101 tons, newly coppered, and a most
desirable conveyance for dry goods. For freight, apply to Messrs,
Hearne, Smith & Co, or EDWARDS & POOLE.
Succeeds the above. The fine
new Liverpool-built Barque ELIZA KILLICK.
Wooden barque Gratitude, built Liverpool, 1830,
221 tons, owned Heyes & Litherland, Liverpool, for trade to West
Indies. For sale 1849. In LR to 1852. Dimensions match those of brig
advertised for sale by James Smith in 1830.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 September 1834]:
For Barbadoes The Liverpool-built barque GRATITUDE, Andrew Whyte, Master,
A regular trader, and will have despatch .. Apply Heyes, Litherland & Co.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 22 October 1849]:
Sale: The fine Liverpool built Barque GRATITUDE, lying in the Salthouse
Dock. 221 12-94ths tons, om. and of the following dimensions: length
89 feet 3 inches; breadth 23 feet 7 inches; depth of hold 15 feet 10
inches. This vessel is coppered and copper-fastened; abundantly found
in stores, and has just discharged a cargo of copper from Puerto Rico
in excellent condition; she is well adapted for the West India
trade. ...
Lloyds List: Gratitude, Turner, arr Plymouth from Demerara 6 June 1850
[last mention found]
Wooden barque Lady Charlotte, built Liverpool, 1831, 190 tons,
owned Tobin, for trade to Africa. Length 89.3ft. After 1 year, rigged as a brig.
Sailed for Africa 1832. Later to S America. Sold 1838. Voyage Callao to Liverpool, ashore and
wrecked near Cape Clear, only 1 survivor.
See more details of salvage.
Image from painting by Samuel Walters of Lady Charlotte off South
Stack [from Samuel Walters - A S Davidson]
[from Liverpool Albion - Tuesday 13 November 1838]:
WRECK OF THE LADY CHARLOTTE. Extract of a letter from Mr. Thomas Court, of
Liverpool, dated yesterday: I have received a letter from Captain Mackie, this
morning, in which he speaks in very sanguine terms of being able to
save the specie from the Lady Charlotte, with the assistance of a
diver. He has discovered the wreck among the rocks, and thinks, at
low water, during spring tides, there will not be more than twelve
feet water.
Wooden brig Arica, built Liverpool, 1831, 188 tons,
for trade to S America.
ON 1007, registered Belfast by 1850, Whitby by 1857, in MNL to 1882.
Latterly owned Harrison, Robin Hood's Bay.
Voyage Sonderhamn to Hartlepool with iron and timber, ashore 2 miles
north of Whitley, 13 December 1881, wrecked, crew
saved.
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 28 November 1831]:
For VALPARAISO & LIMA, Calling at the intermediate Port or Ports,
The very fine new Brig ARICA, Captain Alex Morris, (Late of
the Roselle); Burthen 180 tons, built in Liverpool expressly for this trade,
and coppered; has two cabins well adapted tor passengers, and from the
engagements made will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to the
Captain, on board, or to AIKIN & HUGHES.
[from North British Daily Mail - Thursday 15 December 1881]:
The brig Arica, of Whitby, with wood and iron from Soderhamn, is reported from Whitby to
have gone ashore one mile south of St Mary's Island, William Harrison,
master, and six of the crew were taken off by a coble and landed.
[from Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 15 December 1881]:
A BRIG IN DISTRESS. The weather on the Tyne was foggy yesterday,
interfering with navigation in the harbour. During the fog on Tuesday
night, the brig Arica, of Whitby, laden with iron and deals, bound to
Hartlepool got ashore on Brier Dene Rock, two miles north of Whitley.
Signals of distress, consisting of burning tar barrels, were exhibited,
and the Cullercoats lifeboat proceeded to the vessel; but previous to
their arrival, the crew left the vessel in their boats, and succeeded
in reaching St Mary's Island. Endeavours were made by the lifeboat men to
get the vessel off, but failed. She is holed, and it is feared she will
become a wreck.
Wooden ship Frances, built Liverpool, 1832, 334 tons, owned
Taylor, Liverpool, for trade to USA, later to India. Probably built by Seddon & Leadley.
For sale 1854. Last LR entry 1854, owned Brice, Liverpool, for trade
to Bahia. Reported ashore NE of Bahia, Brazil, on 15 January 1855 and
wrecked, crew
saved. Location was possibly the port now called Mata de São
João.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 30 August 1832]:
On Tuesday last, there was launched from the building yard of Messrs.
Seddon and Leadley, a fine ship of about 350 tons burthen, for Andrew
Taylor, Esq.
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 05 August 1833]:
For Charleston. The first-class Ship FRANCES, Hugh Leslie, Master; Burthen
333 tons, on her third voyage, is coppered and copper-fastened; and
sails remarkably fast; she has good accommodations for passengers. For terms of
freight or passage, apply to Captain LESLIE, on board, in Georges Dock,
or to ANDREW TAYLOR & CO. [Had sailed for New Orleans, October 1832]
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 04 September 1849]:
Will be despatched punctually on the 11th instant, full or not full, and
give any engagement to sail first vessel. For CEYLON, The fast-sailing
British-built Ship FRANCES, Captain GUTHRIE, *AE 1 in red; 334 tons; and an
excellent conveyance. Apply to COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE. [Frances, Guthrie,
not found subsequently - sailed for Ceylon 17 September]
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 10 July 1854]:
For SALE, The Liverpool built Ship FRANCES; 413 tons om, is well known
in the East India trade, and of falcate. carries of Calcutta cargo 700 tons, she is
copper-fastened, and sheathed in yellow metal in 1853, and has 'tween decks laid.
Dimensions:- Length 110 feet 1-12th; breadth 29 feet 8-12ths; height 'tween decks 6
feet 9-12ths: now lying in Albert Dock. Apply to TONGE. CURRY & CO.
Brokers.
[From Liverpool. Dec 7, 1854, Sailed Frances, Coaker, Bahia]
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 27 February 1855]:
Liverpool. The Francis, Coaker, of and from Liverpool for Bahia, ran
on shore on the night of 15th January, at Joa, and, together with her
cargo, has been totally lost, crew saved. [other reports: 11th
January; Joa 6 leagues NE of Bahia]
Wooden barque John Souchay, built Liverpool, 1832, 234 tons,
owned Vianna & Jones, Liverpool. ON 265, registered London from 1854. Rigged as a brig.
Destroyed by fire at Demerara, 22 December 1866.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 16 July 1832]:
Europe. Loading: Vianna & Jones, 234, John Souchay, Genoa
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 August 1833]:
LINE of PACKETS for GENOA & LEGHORN, To sail on the 16th August, The
beautiful fast-sailing Barque JOHN SOUCHAY, Thomas Hunter, master, A 1
at Lloyds, 234 tons per register, coppered and copper-fastened. For
freight &c, apply to owners Vianna & Jones.
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 17 January 1867]:
DEMERARA 22 Dec. The JOHN SOUCHAY (brig), of London, Peterson, loading timber at Palmer's
Point, Essequibo river, has been destroyed by fire, nothing but the
copper sheathing standing; two boats, some sails, and small stores
saved.
Wooden barque Mary Ann Webb, built Liverpool 1832, 334 tons,
for service to India and far East. For sale 1847, and then traded from Malta.
ON 8413, owned and registered Malta, 1848, 334t, in MNL to 1869.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 28 May 1832]:
For MADRAS and CALCUTTA, With leave to call at Madeira. The beautiful
new Ship MARY ANN WEBB, John Hesse, commander; 333 tons, For freight
or passage, having most superior accommodations, apply to Messrs. T.
and H. RIPLEY; or to JAMES BREBNER, 30, Water-street, Broker.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 01 November 1847]:
PRIVATE SALES. THE fine Barque MARY ANN WEBB, 339 tons O.M.;
built at Liverpool, in 1832, under particular inspection, for private
use, and has always been kept in an efficient state of repair;
copper-fastened, was re-sheathed with patent metal on felt in 1846, the upper
and lower deck beams are thoroughly fastened with diagonal knees, has
a flush deck, a woman bust figure-head, and good height between decks
for passengers, sails fast, carries a large cargo for tonnage, and is
well adapted for general purposes; has an abundant inventory of
stores. Dimensions: Length, 107 feet 7 inches; breadth, 26 feet 6 inches;
depth, 18 feet 3 inches; height between decks, 6 feet. Lying in the London
Dock. For inventories and further particulars apply THOMAS SCRUTTON.
Sworn Broker.
Last mention in Lloyd's List:
Mary Ann Webb, Maria, Malta arrived Constantinople Oct 7 1868.
Wooden barque Alice Brooks, built Liverpool, 1832, 209 tons,
owned Little, Liverpool, ON 31533, by 1854 registered Adelaide, last reported
voyage Singapore to Adelaide 1856. Reported sold to Batavia in 1857.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 09 February 1832]:
For VALPARAISO. INTERMEDIOS and LIMA, The very fine Barque ALICE BROOKS,
Captain J. Scott; Burthen 200 tons; coppered, built in Liverpool
expressly for the trade, and expected to sail remarkably fast. She
has two cabins, and is well adapted for passengers, and will be found in
every respect one of the finest vessels out of this port. - For
freight or passage apply to AIKIN and HUGHES.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 22 February 1853]:
Deal Feb 21. At anchor in the west bay at Dungeness - 20th - barque Alice Brooks, from Callao, all well.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 15 September 1856]:
Alice Brooks, Davidson, from Singapore, at Adelaide.
Wooden brig Thomas Worthington , built Liverpool, 1833, 202 tons,
owned Lockett, Liverpool, for trade to S America. ON 15429, registered Melbourne 1855,
Newport 1856-58.
Voyage Newport (S Wales) to Southampton with coal, leaky and foundered in a
storm, 23 February 1858, off the Smalls, crew of 8 took to boats and
were picked up by Winifred and landed at Cobh.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 28 February 1833]:
For VALPARAISO, an Intermediate PORT, and LIMA, The
remarkably fine Brig THOMAS WORTHINGTON, George Morce, Master; (Who is
well acquainted with the West Coast); Burthen 202 tons, Liverpool built, now on her first
voyage, and is expected sail very fast; her accommodations for
passengers are very superior, For freight or passage, apply Messrs. Gibbs Bright
and Co. or ASHLEY BROTHERS.
[from North Devon Journal - Thursday 25 March 1858]:
Shipwreck. Providential Deliverance. Through the kindness of Mr. Cox, the respected
comptroller of Customs at this port, we have obtained the following
particulars of the foundering of the brig Thomas Worthington, which
sailed from Newport, in South Wales, the 20th ult., bound for
Southampton, with a cargo of coals, intended for the West India Mail
boat Company. The brig was the property of Mr. Magam, of Newport, was
commanded by the owner's brother, and navigated by a crew of eight persons.
She set sail down Channel with a fair wind, but when off Morte, it came
on to blow and the crew found it necessary to stow the topgallant sails;
eventually, as the gale increased, they single reefed the topsail - the wind at
the time was southerly. During the night the ship bore down, and, after
passing Hartland, it was deemed expedient to double reef the topsail
and stow the jib and mainsail, a heavy sea running at the time. Up to
this time they had not made much water, but within two hours the water
in the hold had so increased that it was with difficulty it could be
kept under. The wind was still drawing ahead, and they stood on the
same tack till the next afternoon, when they tacked - the water still increasing.
During the Sunday night, the wind became very boisterous, bearing off
the land, and all hands laboured incessantly at the pumps, after
closely reefing the topsails. The captain hoped to reach Milford, bur the
weather prevented it. At this time the mate went down into the
lazarette, and discovered the water pouring in through the seams in
large quantities, and that the stern post had started. He tried to
stop the leak by thrusting in pieces of pork, but it was of no avail.
After this, they tried to reach Waterford. but failed; the sea was
making a clean breach over the ship - the crew were lashed to the pumps for
ten hours - the vessel fast settling in the water. Towards day-break, on
Wednesday morning, the gale abated, and, there was eight feet of water
in the hold, the crew took to the boats, in most exhausted condition
from toil, exposure, and lack of food. At half past four they were
fortunately seen by the captain of the Winifred, emigrant ship, bound
for Melbourne, who picked them up, treated them with the utmost
kindness, and eventually put them on board a Cork pilot boat, which
landed them at Queenstown. Here the poor fellows were kindly received
and hospitably treated by the agent of that valuable institution, the
Shipwrecked Mariners' and Fishermen's Friend Society; they were
lodged in the Sailors' Home, and at length sent by steamer and rail with
free pass to Liverpool, and thence to their respective homes. But for
their timely deliverance of the Winifred, this crew of eight persons must
have perished. The Thomas Worthington was insured at Lloyd's. She must
have sunk within a few hours of her being abandoned by the crew, who
last saw her pitching and rolling fearfully.
Wooden brig Ellen German, built Liverpool, 1833, 176 tons,
owned Bibby, Liverpool, for trade to Mediterranean. Sold 1840 to Rose & Co.
Voyage Port Louis, Mauritius, to Madras, wrecked on
Huvadhu, Maldives, 7th May 1846, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 15 July 1833]:
For LEGHORN & ZANTE, The beautiful new brig ELLEN GERMAN, R.
Blundell, master, 176 tons register, coppered and copper-fastened, and is
expected to sail remarkably fast, and will be despatched immediately, For terms of
freight or passage, apply to the owners, JOHN BIBBY & Co.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Thursday 23 July 1846]:
Intelligence of the melancholy event [loss of Maria Soames] was
brought to Ceylon by Captain Harris, of the Ellen German, who with his
crew arrived at Belligam on the 16th inst., in two boats, the vessel
having been wrecked on the Maldives on the 7th. The Ellen German left
Port Louis on the 27th of April, and the captain reports that out of
seven vessels in company with the Maria Soames when the hurricane
occurred, only three had reached the Mauritius.
[Belligao was the Portuguese name for Weligama]
[from
Lloyd's List - Thursday 23 July 1846]:
Colombo, (Ceylon) 7th June. The Ellen German, Harrison, from
Mauritius to Madras, was wrecked on a reef of the Secadiva Atoll [now
called Huvadhu] in the Maldive Islands 7th May; Crew saved and arrived
at Balligam.
Wooden brig Charles Hamerton (also Hammerton),
built Liverpool, 1833, 180 tons, registered Liverpool. Traded to West
Indies for hardwood. Registered Whitehaven 1851. Voyage St Andrews
(New Brunswick) to Cobh, damaged by storm and abandoned 13
September 1853, crew rescued by New Zealand of Newry.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 12 August 1833]:
For LAGUIRA. Direct, The new Liverpool-built Brig CHARLES HAMMERTON,
Registers 180 tons, expected to sail very fast, and will be despatched
to suit the convenience of shippers. For freight or passage, having superior
accommodations, apply to Messrs. William Rose & Co. or to Wm. KER, IMRIE &
CO.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 26 October 1844]:
Cork. Oct 22. Arrived the Charles Hammerton from Bay Chaleur.
[from Newry Telegraph - Saturday 24 September 1853]:
REPORT OF HENRY ROBINSON, LATE MASTER OF THE BRIG CHARLES HAMERTON, OF
WHITEHAVEN, FROM ST. ANDREWS, BOUND TO QUEENSTOWN, FOR ORDERS. August
17 - At noon, the pilot came on board, unmoored, made sail, and work'd
down the river; 4, p.m., came to. 18th - thick fog with light winds
from the South. 19th - at 8, a.m.. got under weigh and proceeded on
the voyage; 4, p.m.. discharged the pilot off Mackie's Seal Islands.
From the 19th to 30th August light and variable winds; spoke the bark
Cora, Captain Law, of, and from, Liverpool, bound Boston, out
forty-nine days, short of provisions, supplied them; from the last
date to the loss of this vessel, we had continual strong winds and
unsettled weather. September 10th - at 6, a.m.. strong winds with rain
and heavy squalls; close reefed the main topsail, and balance-reefed
boom mainsail. 9th - heavy gales with high sea running; wind from
S.S.E. - Lat, 49 25 N., Long., 25 15 N[sic W]. 11th - gale again
increasing from the N.N.W.; hove too, under close-reefed main-topsail;
shortly after, a heavy squall took the vessel, and laid her so low that
were obliged to cut away the main-mast, when the vessel righted, full
of water; blowing a hurricane up to Sunday night, the 11th; the sea
making a complete break over us all night, got a sail across the
forecastle to shelter us. Monday 12th, still blowing heavy; tried get
some beef from the cabin - about a pound - and divided it among eight
in number; fortunately a cask of water washed out of the after-hatch,
when the ship lay on her beam ends. Friday, 13th - blowing a gale with
a heavy sea running; about ten or eleven, saw a vessel running to the
East, which descried us. This vessel, the New Zealand, of Newry,
lowered her boats and took us off the wreck after being three days and
nights on the wreck, with nothing to eat, and the sea breaking over
us. Great praise is due to Captain Montgomery and his chief mate and
crew, the sea was running high at the time we were taken off, and at
great risk in sending a boat. Had we not got off, we would have been
few in number the next morning. I have to return Captain Montgomery,
officers and crew, my sincere and heartfelt thanks and gratitude for
their kind attention to crew and self while on board his vessel. Henry
Robinson, late master of the brig Chas. Hamerton, of Whitehaven.
Warrenpoint, 21st Sept. 1853.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 10 October 1853]:
Eucles, Anderson, from Valparaiso, at this port. On the 1st of
October, in lat. 49 N., lon. 18 W., passed the wreck of the Charles
Hammerton, before reported abandoned.
Wooden schooner Emma, built Liverpool, 1833, 153
tons, owned Bibby, Liverpool, for trade to Mediterranean. Sold 1849
to Job, Liverpool. Voyage Newfoundland to Liverpool, aground, 21
November 1851, on Burbo Spit and wrecked, 12
drowned, 1 saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 28 October 1833]:
LINE of PACKETS for GENOA & LEGHORN. To sail on the 1st November,
The beautiful new Schooner EMMA, Captain Joseph Parry; 153 tons
register, coppered and copper-fastened, and is expected to sail
remarkably fast. For terms of freight or passage, apply to the owners, John
Bibby & Co.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 25 November 1851]:
Friday Nov 21. The schooner Emma, Steers, from Newfoundland for this port, was
wrecked this morning on the Spit of Burbo; captain, pilot, and ten of
the crew drowned; the mate alone saved.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 25 November 1851]:
Friday Nov 21. The schooner Emma, Steers, of this port, homeward bound, from
Newfoundland, struck on Burbo Bank, at an early hour this
morning. She immediately turned over on to her beam ends, and
became a total wreck. As the tide made up, the master, pilot, and
ten of the crew, were washed from the rigging, the mate alone being
saved. [cargo oil and skins]
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 22 November 1851]:
LOSS OF THE EMMA, ON BURBO. We regret to announce the wreck of the
above vessel, which has been attended with considerable loss of life.
The particulars as supplied by the mate, being the only survivor, are
as follows: The brigantine Emma, John Steer, master, from Newfoundland, with a
cargo of oil and seal skins, with a pilot on board, drifted on Burbo
Spit about one o'clock yesterday morning, being calm at the time.
The long-boat was immediately got over the side, an anchor run out,
and every possible endeavour made to heave her off, but without effect;
the breeze freshening as the flood tide made, she began to strike
heavily, and the boat sunk alongside. The vessel soon after bilged,
and the sea broke over her with great fury, when the captain and pilot
were washed overboard, and subsequently all followed, except Robert
Thomas, the mate, who lashed himself to one of the boat's davits,
where he remained till about 8 a.m., and was nearly exhausted, when
the steam-tug Powerful ran down, and after unsuccessfully attempting
his rescue with the boat, succeeded in throwing him a line. This he
made fast round his body, and was hauled a considerable distance
through the water on board the steamer, where he received every
kindness and attention from the master, who landed him about
10 o'clock.
The pilot belonged to no.9, but we could not
ascertain his name. The total lost is 12 - viz. the captain, pilot,
8 seamen, and 2 distressed mariners (passengers). The vessel and the
cargo are the property of Messrs Job Brothers.
The carpenter's chest has washed up; his name is Nurse, and the
contents, some money, will be forwarded to London. With the exception
of the master, mate and carpenter, not one of the names
of the crew are known, as they must mostly have shipped in Newfoundland.
Wooden barquentine Betsey Hall (also Betsy Hall),
built Liverpool, 1833, 151 tons, ON 1289, registered Liverpool, in MNL
to 1864. Marked WRECKED in LR 1864.
Voyage Sunderland to Fecamp, sunk at sea, off Hartlepool, 17 November 1864.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 08 April 1833]:
For VALPARAISO, Intermedios and LIMA, The new armed brigantine,
BETSEY HALL, Captain John Coaker, Liverpool-built, now on her first
voyage, is expected to sail fast and will be found a most superior
conveyance for goods and passengers. For terms of freight or passage,
apply to HALL & TOMPSON, 20, Water-street.
[from Newcastle Journal - Saturday 19 November 1864]:
A Sunderland Ship Sunk at Sea, On Thursday morning, the steam-tug Friend of
All Nations, of Sunderland, arrived in the Wear with the crew of the
schooner Betsy Hall, of this port, which vessel had foundered at sea
the same morning. The Betsy Hall sailed from the dock on Wednesday
afternoon's tide, with a cargo of coals for a port [Fecamp]. After she had got to
sea, and all was cleared away, the pumps were tried, but there was no
appearance of water and all was deemed right. A second trial some time
afterwards produced the same results. Shortly after midnight, however,
the alarming discovery was made that the vessel was rapidly filling
with water. The pumps were again tried, and it was then ascertained
that they were choked. The water continued to gain on the crew, and
they, seeing that the vessel had become waterlogged, deemed it best to
consult their own safety by leaving her. At the time the schooner was
about 20 miles off Hartlepool, and the signals of distress being observed
by the Friend of All Nations, she made towards the sinking vessel. The
wind was moderate, and there was not much sea. The captain and crew
were enabled by their boat to get on board the steam-tug, with most
of their effects, and in about 20 minutes afterwards the schooner's
decks blew up, and she went down. The Betsy Hall was a good strong
vessel, and was originally built for the West India trade. It is supposed
her leak had been caused by the starting of a butt-end. She was owned and
commanded by Mr. L. F. Chalcraft, and we believe only partially
insured. Two of the owner's sons formed part of the crew. The schooner
was 156 tons register.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 November 1864]:
Lloyd's. 18th Nov. The
Betsey Hall, from Sunderland, for Fecamp, has sunk.
Wooden brig Appleton, built Liverpool 1833 (LR),
259 tons, owned Appleton, Liverpool, for trade to West Indies. Note an older vessel,
William Appleton, built New Bunswick 1825, same owner, was for sale at Liverpool, 1832.
Appleton: ON 14193, by 1848 owned Richardson, Swansea, 298 tons.
Voyage St Jago de Cubs to Swansea, with copper ore, wrecked on SW of
Inagua [S of Bahamas], 6 August 1857.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 29 April 1834]:
Expected shortly to arrive [sic, suggests not built at Liverpool?],
and will have immediate despatch. For MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, the new
Brig APPLETON, Evan Evans, Master. - For freight or passage apply to -
R. W. APPLETON, Tyrer-street.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 12 October 1857]:
NASSAU, N.P., 15th Sept. The APPLETON (brig). Williams, from St.
Jago de Cuba to Swansea, with copper ore, was lost near the SW part
of Inagua 6th Aug. About 300 tons of the cargo had been saved on the
9th Sept; materials and stores sold.
Wooden schooner Lynx, built Liverpool, 1834, 66 tons, owned
Hampson, Liverpool, for trade to Smyrna [Izmir]. In LR to 1839. Last established voyage
Lisbon to Liverpool, leaving February 1839.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 November 1836]:
For ST, MICHAELS, The very fast-sailing Schooner LYNX, George Rider,
Master; Burthen 110 tons (old measurement), recently arrived from
Smyrna with the first cargo of new fruit, having made her passage out
in 25, and home in 33 days. Will take such freight as may offer,
either direct or to a port not higher than Gibraltar, so as not to
interfere with her sailing punctually, first fair wind. Apply to
Thomas Hampson.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 01 November 1838]:
For LISBON, The A 1 fast-sailing Schooner LYNX, James Forsyth. Master;
Loading west side King's Dock. For terms of freight or passage, apply to THOMAS
HAMPSON, 13, Chapel-street.
Some shipping casualties from 9 Jan 1839 hurricane [from Liverpool
Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 11 January 1839]:
... Hardware. Viner, for Lisbon. and Lion, -, for Glasgow, with loss of
sails, and Lynx, Forsyth, for Lisbon, have put back. Reindeer, for
Belfast, is putting back, in tow of the Unicorn, steamer. Ann Paley,
Hunter, hence for Lisbon, is on shore near the Ribble; three men
drowned. Harvest Home, Kenn, hence for St. Thomas, is wrecked on Mad
Wharf; carpenter and one man saved - it is feared the remainder of the crew
are drowned. Monkey, - , hence for Gibraltar, is wrecked near Formby; three men
drowned. Victoria, Candler, from Charleston to this port, is on shore
near Leasowe Castle. and ebbs dry.
Lynx, Forsyth, reported at Lisbon on 7 February;
sailed from Lisbon for Liverpool 5th February, 1839.
No mention of Lynx, Forsyth, after this; but Lynx, Rutland, of Bristol
is mentioned from March 1839, trading to Oporto.
Wooden barque Eliza Johnston, built Liverpool 1834, 216 tons,
owned and registered Liverpool. Traded to Brail.
Voyage Liverpool to Aracati (NE Brazil), wrecked crossing
bar 19 January, 1851.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 June 1836]:
LINE of PACKETS for BAHIA. To sail on the 9th July. ... The fine A 1
Liverpool-built Barque ELIZA JOHNSTON, Alex Petrie, master. Now
loading in Prince's Dock; has excellent accommodations for passengers.
Apply to the Master, on board, or to KERS, IMRIE and TOMLINSON.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 02 August 1850]:
Ships loading: Aracati: July 12; Eliza Johnston; Donaldson; Cotesworth & Co.
[from Hampshire Independent - Saturday 08 March 1851]:
The barque Eliza Johnston was lost off the Bar of Aracati on the 19th of January.
[from Morning Post - Friday 07 March 1851]:
The Eliza Johnston, with 100 bags of cotton, was in the Channel inside
the bar of Aricati [sic, Aracati], 29th Jan., with her back broken, having struck in
trying to cross the bar.
Wooden barque Jamaica, built Liverpool, 1834, 298
tons, owned Woods, Liverpool. ON 1041, by 1855 registered Sunderland.
Voyage from Gothenburg, wrecked on
Seaton Sands, near Hartlepool, 14 December 1859, crew saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 30 January 1834]:
For KINGSTON. Jamaica. The A 1 Barque JAMAICA, B. Simpson, Master; Now
on her first voyage. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain, on board, in Prince's
Dock; to Kers, Imrie and Tomlinson; or to THOMAS HOLT.
[from Durham Chronicle - Friday 16 December 1859]:
Ship Ashore at Hartlepool. During the severe storm of hail and snow which fell on
Wednesday, the barque Jamaica, Frost master, of Sunderland, laden with
deals, drove near to the Longscar rock, in Hartlepool bay. The
imminent danger of the vessel being witnessed from the shore, the
Hartlepool pilots' life-boat put off, and succeeded in landing the crew in
safety. The barque's anchors were let go previously to the crew being
taken out, and she afterwards drove from them on to the bench near
Carr House, and during the night her bottom was knocked out. She will
become total wreck.
Wooden ship Alice, built Liverpool, 1835, 303 tons, by 1848
owned Wilson, Portaferry. Reported on Belfast register to 1856. Later traded to
West Indies. ON 39576, registered Strangford 1853, 302 tons, in MNL to 1862.
21 March 1862, put in to Barbados, much damaged, and condemned there,
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 02 February 1835}:
For CALCUTTA. The fine A 1 Liverpool-built Ship ALICE, Jaffray Sceales, Commander,
Burthen 302 tons, now on her first
voyage,... Apply Mr W F Porter or Ashley Bors.
[frpm Belfast News-Letter - Friday 15 February 1850]:
At Swansea, from Port Adelaide, Australia, the ship Alice, of
Portaferry, Archibald Wilson, Master, after a fine passage of 129
days - all well.
[from
Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 04 January 1854]:
List of shipping registered Belfast, Jan 1854
[also in 1855 and 1856];
Alice, 302, H & A Wilson, Portaferry,
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 12 December 1859]:
Ships loading Port of London: Madras, Alice, Calder, Escombe Bros.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 16 April 1862]:
Barbadoes. The barque Alice, Silk, from New York for Queenstown
(corn), put in here March 21, with decks swept, loss of spars, sails,
boats, &c , having been hove down in a hurricane Feb. 23, and has
since encountered two heavy gales. [since condemned and sold]
Wooden ship John Bagshaw built Liverpool, 1835, 416 tons,
owned Clarke, London, registered Liverpool, for trade to Canton.
Voyage Calcutta to London, driven ashore at Cape of Good Hope, 9 Sept 1843
and wrecked, crew all saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 09 March 1835]:
For CALCUTTA, The splendid new Liverpool-built Ship JOHN BAGSHAW, J. HANDY,
late of the Huron, Commander, registers 430 tons; coppered and copper-fastened;
built expressly for the India trade, expected to sail fast; has a spacious
poop, and superior accommodation for passengers; a considerable part of her cargo being
engaged, will have early despatch, For freight or passage apply in London to
Fletcher, Alexander & Co. or here to JAMES BREBNER.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 14 November 1842]:
CAPE OF HOPE, SEPTEMBER 10 th. It blew a gale at N.W. 28th ult., and on the
8 th instant it blew very fresh from the N.W., with a heavy swell
rolling into the bay, which increased on the morning of the 9th,
during which the following vessels were driven on shore, and not
expected to be got off. The John Bagshaw, Bedlington, from Calcutta to
London; the Henry Hoyle, Griffiths, from Algoa Bay, (with the crew and
passengers saved from the Sabina, from Manilla to Cadiz, wrecked on
Cape Recief), crew saved. The Hamilton, Ross, from Fernando, also got
on shore.
[from Essex Standard - Friday 25 November 1842]:
Accounts from the Cape of Good Hope, of September 16, notice the
continuance of the gale almost up to that date, the sea having been
heavier in Table Bay than ever before known, owing to the prevalence
of high winds during the previous fortnight. There were twenty-three
vessels riding in the Bay at the time, only eighteen of which were
left when it subsided. The John Bagshaw, Fairfield, and Reform, which
were wrecked, had been condemned, and the Henry Hoyle, and Ghicka,
cast on shore, remained to be examined. The crews were providentially
saved.
Wooden barque Phillips, built Liverpool, 1835, 244
tons, owned Worrall, Liverpool, for trade to Valparaiso. Voyage Liverpool to Valparaiso, wrecked on Boa
Vista (Cape Verde) on 24 March 1845, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 30 March 1835]:
For VALPAIRAISO, INTERMEDIOS & LIMA, The fine Liverpool Barque
PHILLIPS. Captain Edward Woolley. (Late of the Georgina, and who is well
acquainted round the Horn); A 1, 220 tons per register, coppered;
constructed for fast sailing, built of the best materials, under
inspection, and expressly for this trade, and will be found in every
respect a first rate conveyance. For terms of freight or passage, her
accommodations being superior, apply to W & J Tyrer.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 March 1841]:
LINE of PACKETS for the WEST COAST OF SOUTH AMERICA. .... For
VALPARAISO. The well-known A 1 Liverpool-built Barque PHILLIPS.
... W & J Tyrer, Ashley Bros.
[from Glasgow Citizen - Saturday 05 July 1845]:
HMS Hermione arrived at Plymouth, .....
At Bonavista the Hermione took on board Captain Stott, two mates, the
carpenter, and a boy, belonging to the barque Phillips, of Liverpool,
wrecked on the island on the 24th of March, bound from Liverpool to
Valparaiso with a general cargo. [also reported as Boa Vista, Cape de Verde]
Wooden light vessel Meteor, built Liverpool, 1835,
ON 2379, owned Mersey Docks, registered Liverpool 1835, 142 tons,
latterly described as a schooner. In MNL to 1918. Built for use as a
lightship. Was responsible for the serious losses in Liverpool Bay
during the 1839 hurricane, since driven
from her mooring. Said
to have been used later as a wreck marking vessel.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 29 January 1838]:
ACCIDENT TO THE N.W. LIGHT-SHIP. As the Independence was leaving this
port, on Wednesday, she ran foul of the N.W. Light-ship. The following
is the master's report to the Dock Committee:
"Meteor, 24th
January, 1838. I have to report to you, that the American packet-ship
Independence, of New York, has run foul of the N.W. Light-ship, at
noon, to-day, in coming out of Liverpool. The day was quite clear. She
ran right stem into us, blowing strong from the S.E., stove our
larboard bow in, completely started the plank, carried away the
timber-heads, night-heads, stancheons, sprung the bowsprit, carried
away the foreshrouds, injured the foremast, if not sprung it, and left
her bower anchor on our larboard bow. The ship never so much as hove
to, to see whether we were going down or were adrift, but carried on
right before the wind. The lanterns are not the least injured, and
the moorings held, but I think the vessel has gone a little to the
westward, owing to the chains being dragged out of the mud. I have
nailed canvas and tarpaulings all over the bow, to prevent water from
coming in, but she won't be safe if the wind comes to the westward and
heavy, for if the canvas washes off, she will be all open forward; and
we shall not be able to keep her free. She is quite free at present.
All the injured part is above water. I, and all the men, stood on the
foregrating long before the ship came near us, waving with hat and
shouting to him to keep away, but all in vain. There were two men
standing on her forecastle long before she struck us; Signed, John
JONES, Master."
The Independence proceeded, and was off Holyhead
six hours and a half after leaving the dock. We have heard, that the
object of the packet-ship, in running alongside the Light-ship, was to
put, or throw, her pilot on board the latter.
Wooden barque Irlam, built Liverpool 1836, 252
tons, owned Barton, Irlam & Higginson, Liverpool. ON 1101. Registered
Liverpool. Later owned Laidmans, Liverpool.
Voyage Sunderland to Cronstadt, 16 May 1860, was abandoned off
Kristiansand, Norway. Her nine crew survived.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 15 November 1836]:
Intended to sail on 26th November. For Barbadoes, The barque Irlam, J F Dixon, master,
For freight or passage, apply to Barton, Irlam & Higginson
[from Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury - Saturday 26 May 1860]:
Christiansand, May 18 -The barque Irlam, Stephenson, for Cronstadt from
Sunderland, coal laden, was abandoned on the 16th inst., 20 miles off
this coast, with seven feet water in her hold, and the leak increasing.
She went down half an hour after the crew left her. The crew have
arrived here in their boats.
The barque Irlam, from Sunderland for Cronstadt, lately abandoned on
the Norway coast, was built in the Mersey in 1836, was registered 279
tons, and had been several years in the West India trade.
Wooden barque Enterprize, built Liverpool, 1836, 338 tons, owned
Steel & Co - so probably built by them. For trade to East.
Left Calcutta for Liverpool, master Robertson, on 5 December 1844, and not reported
subsequently.
In LR 1845 and 1846 with no master, then not included 1847 on.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 16 December 1836]:
Enterprize, Roberts hence at Batavia
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 06 July 1844]: >br>
Sailed: Wednesday [3 July]. Enterprize, Robertson, Calcutta.
[from Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 08 February 1845]:
Bengal, Departures. Enterprize, Robertson, for Liverpool, 5 [Dec]
Wooden ship Tiger, built Liverpool, 1836, 375
tons, Owned Porter, Liverpool, for service to India. Voyage Liverpool
to Bombay, wrecked on an
uninhabited island (now called Astove) of the
Seychelles on 12 August 1836, some crew left in ship's boat, remainder
of crew and 4 passengers saved after spending a long period on the
island. One crew member died on the island.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 15 April 1836]:
FOR BOMBAY. The new Liverpool built ship, TIGER, Edward Searight, master, For
freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to Messrs
Dirom, Richmond & Co or to W F PORTER & SON
[from Liverpool Telegraph - Wednesday 08 March 1837]:
Tiger, Searight, hence for Bombay, sailed from the Cape of Good Hope
12th July [1836], and has not since been heard of.
See also Book: Narrative
of the Wreck of the Ship Tiger, of Liverpool, (Captain Edward
Searight), on the Desert Island of Astova, on the Morning of the 12th
of August 1836. by William Stirling, 1843. Also
here.
[from Liverpool Albion - Tuesday 14 March 1837]:
The ship Tiger, belonging to Messrs. W. F. Porter and Son, which
sailed from this port on the 1st May, 1836, for Bombay, left Cape Town
on the 11th July, and was wrecked on the island of Astova [sic, also
Astorva] on the 12th of August. The following is a copy of a letter
from Dr. Deacon, one of the passengers:
Mahe, Seychelles, Nov. 6,
1836. As a pinnace leaves this to-morrow for the Mauritius, I lose
not an opportunity to inform you of the total loss of the ship Tiger,
on the island of Astova, northwest of Cape Amber. She struck on a reef
southeast side, on the Morning of the 12th of August, about ten
o'clock, a. m.: all hands, twenty-six in number, landed safe in the
long and jolly boat: the island uninhabited. Add to the melancholy
news, Captain Searight jumped overboard, and was drowned, two days
previous to the wreck, off the island of St Mary, everything was done
to save him, but, owing to the heavy swell at the time, the boat was
swamped and one man nearly lost; a second attempt was impossible,
owing to the weather.
On the 15th of September, the longboat was lengthened five feet,
decked, &c. and sailed for Mahe, Seychelles, with Mr. Spurs, third
mate, and ten able seamen, (thinking all along we were on John de
Nova, 200 miles more to the eastward), to procure a vessel for the
passengers and remaining crew: this was Mr. Spurs' wish, thinking the
place safer for all hands. I am sorry to say, up to this date, no
tidings have been heard of them. [later reported saved]
We were providentially taken off the island on the 18th October,
and brought here by Captain Goodman, of the Emma, (whaler), from
London, who saw the wreck and our flags, and sent, in consequence, his
boat onshore, to see if there were any people: in fact, our
deliverance altogether has been wonderful. What a current to the
westward! to be on Astova when Mr. Spurs thought it was John de Nova.
Captain Searight was taken ill on the 5th August with delirium
tremens. When he became sufficiently recovered, I allowed him to be on
deck for a little fresh air. I remained with him till after eight
bells, when Mr. Spurs relieved me to get my taffin; I warned Mr. S.
to have his eye on the captain, and to be watchful that he did not get
out at the port. Just as I had finished taffin, there was a cry of
Captain overboard! Never shall I forget it. His loss was universally
regretted on board.
Our wreck was between John de Nova and the
Cosmalodo, and we were steering N.N W. by N. by compass when she struck.
We did not sight Cape Amber, but did Isle of St. Mary and Cape East.
Mr. Blore is here, and I suppose will write you by this opportunity.
In haste, your obedient servant, (Signed) William Deacon.
P.S
Captain Goodman hove in sight on the 14th of Oct. We were sixty-eight
days on the island, living principally on turtle and fish. Fresh water
we found the second day by digging two barrels' depth in the sand. We
all landed about eleven a.m.
Wooden ship Emily, built Liverpool 1837, 209
tons, owned Cairns, Liverpool, for service to Brazil. Later reported
voyages Liverpool to Africa, about once a year, with a succession of different masters.
In LR to 1847, latterly owned Stockdale. Reported as loading in Liverpool Docks
as "Emily 208" consigned to Stewart & Douglas, for Africa, up until 1851.
Last report seems to be lying in Salisbury Dock, February 1852.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 13 February 1838]:
For PERNAMBUCO, The Liverpool-built fast-sailing Ship EMILY, J. H. Wardle,
Master, For freight or passage apply on board, or to N CAIRNS, 4,
India-buildings
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 26 November 1844]:
To sail on the 30th instant. For GALVESTON, The fine A 1 Ship EMILY,
W. Foyl, Master; Burthen 208 tons; coppered, and copper-fastened;
being a very light draft of water, will be found a superior conveyance
for goods and passengers. Apply to M`CALMONT BROTHERS and Co., Rumford-place.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 04 November 1845]:
Liverpool. Arrived Oct 31 [1845], Emily, Foyl, from New Calabar.
[from
Liverpool Mail - Saturday 09 May 1846]:
Vessels entered for Loading. Africa. Emily, Pendlebury, 208, Africa, P Stuart.
[Next report: Tuesday Oct 12 1847, arrived. Emily, Pendlebury, Benin.]
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 10 May 1847]:
Died. on Saturday the 23rd January, on board the brig Emily, from Benin, aged 21, Mr
James M'Gowan, cooper.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 09 January 1851]:
Sailed. Friday Jan 3 [1851], Emily, Gordon, Africa.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 26 January 1852]:
[in Stanley Dock] Emily, 208, Gordon, Stewart & Douglas.
[by 5 Feb 1852, in Salisbury Dock]
Wooden ship Paragon, built Liverpool, 1837, 392
tons, 112.8 x 27.8 x 19.1 ft, owned Holt, Liverpool. For trade to
Calcutta. ON 24032, registered Bridgewater 1857, crew list to 1880, in MNL to 1880,
owned Sully, Bridgewater.
Voyage Georgia (USA) to Drogheda with pitch pine, leaky and damaged
rudder and mainmast,
abandoned,
23rd February 1880, in 42N, 21W.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 03 August 1837]:
LINE of PACKETS for CALCUTTA, to sail on the 20th of every Month.
To sail on the 20th August. The fine new Liverpool-built Ship PARAGON, James
Coleman, Commander. A1, 435 tons; coppered; built under particular inspection, and is
expected to sail remarkably fast.... apply on board, or to W and J Tyrer.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 05 May 1880]:
ABANDONMENT OF THE PARAGON. In the matter of a formal investigation,
held at the Guildhall, Swansea, on the 29th and 30th days of March,
1880 before John Coke Fowler, Esq., assisted by Captain Harris and
Captain Curling, into the circumstances attending the abandonment of
the British sailing ship Paragon, of Bridgewater, in about lat. 42 45
N., long. 21 20 W., on or about the 23d day of February, 1880. The
Court, having carefully inquired into the circumstances attending the
above-mentioned shipping casualty, finds, for the reasons stated in
the annex hereto, that the certificate of John Williams, the Master of
the said ship, should not be dealt with.
Annex. The barque Paragon was built at
Liverpool in the year 1837, and registered at Bridgwater io 1857 of the
burden of 419.78 tons. She was owned by Mr. George Bryant Sully, of
Bridgwater, and others. and was commanded in this present voyage by
Mr. John Williams, who holds a certificate of competency as Master. The
Paragon left Doboy, near Darien, a port of Georgia, in North America,
on the 29th of December last, laden with a cargo of 540 tons of pitch
pine in bulk, drawing 18 feet 6 inches aft, and 19 feet 9 inches
forward, and manned by a Crew of 12 hands all told, bound to Drogheda.
For 15 days after her departure from Doboy the vessel experienced very
light winds from N.E., and made but very little way, during which time
the ship made but little water. From the middle of January to Feb. 1
they experienced a succession of gales up to the 18th, when they were
obliged to lay to. Up to this time the leak had increased, but they
were enabled to keep her tolerably free by the aid of their windmill
and deck pumps. About this time they discovered that the after part of
their rudder had given way. Nevertheless they contrived to make some
progress on their voyage until the 20th, the wind being from S.W. to
N.W., and the pumps continually sucked at the change of the watches,
when all hands took a spell at them. On the 21st light airs and calms
prevailed on that day, the Crew came aft and stated "that they were
afraid to stop by the ship say longer." They were, however, persuaded
to return to duty till the 23d. On the 22d it was discovered that the head
of the mainmast was sprang on the wake of the eyes of the lower
rigging, and that it perceptibly worked as vessel rolled. On the 23d
the Crew came aft again and refused to do any more work. They pleaded
that in their leaking and disabled state, their rudder gone, and the
mainmast sprung, the opportunity that then offered, a vessel being
then in sight, was their only chance of escape, and that if another
gale should spring up they would all be lost. To the Master's inquiry
whether they would continue to pump, "they stated that they would pump
no more." Finding such was their determination the Master made up his
mind to leave the ship. At 1 P.M., when they discontinued pumping and
proceeded to get the boats out, there was only 1 foot of water in the
ship. At 2 P.M. another sounding gave 2 feet 6 inches, at 5 P.M. the last
sounding was 6 feet. At 6 P.M. they were all taken off by the
approaching ship the Nord and safely landed at Amsterdam. ....
The Court
finds that there is no evidence which leads them to believe that the ship
was not in good and seaworthy condition. The cargo was properly stowed,
and the vessel had sufficient freeboard. The vessel was about 43 years
old, and strained very much in bad weather, and probably yielded more
to the violence of the weather than a new vessel would. No measures
could have been taken under the circumstance to stop the leaks. Up to
2 o'clock on the day of the abandonment every reasonable effort
appears to have been made to save the ship. The Court finds that the
conduct of the Crew, combined with the leakage of the vessel, the
springing of the mainmast, and the injured state of the rudder go far
to justify the conduct of the Master in abandoning the Paragon. But
they also find that at the time he was not without grounds for hoping
that he could navigate her to a port, that the chances of so doing were
not exhausted; and that the abandonment was somewhat premature.
Nevertheless the position of the master was one of such difficulty that the
Court does not think it necessary to express any formal censure.
Wooden ship Sunda, built Liverpool, 1838, 375
tons, for East India service. Owned Fyffe, Dundee for trade London -
India. Registered Dundee. Not in LR 1841.
Voyage London to China, captain Greig, driven ashore on
Hainan, on 12 October 1839, with 15 saved but 17 drowned.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 April 1838]:
For CALCUTTA, The first-rate Liverpool-built Ship SUNDA, Alexander
Greig, Commander; Burthen per register 452 tons and just launched, and
has been expressly built the the East India trade; expected to sail
remarkably fast. For freight or passage, apply to Captain Greig, or to BOLD
and STARKEY.
[from Bombay Gazette - Friday 31 January 1840]:
Sir, I hasten to send you for insertion in your paper tomorrow, the
following most distressing account, which I have this morning
received, of the loss of the British ship "Sunda," captain Greig,
bound from London to China, on the 12th, of October.
At 2 P.M. on Friday the 6th instant, captain Greig, one of the
mates, the doctor, and men of the Sunda, reached Canton, having been
conveyed overland from Hainan by the Chinese authorities, and an
American gentleman going to the consoo house received the following
account of the shipwreck from captain Greig.
That they left St. Johns [island off Singapore], where they were
at anchor with the Syed Khan, on the 5th October; on the 7th a
tremendous gale commenced, which lasted till the 12th, when finding
themselves on a lee shore with their topmasts and all the sails blown
away, a most terrific sea running, 5 feet water in the hold, and the
ship, which was very deep, laboring very much, it was thought best for
the general safety to run the vessel on shore, which was accordingly
done on the 12th October, about 40 miles to the northward of Tenhosa
[sic, name not now used], in the Island of Hainan. Mr. and Mrs.
Macpherson with their infant were washed off the poop and drowned
about three hours after the ship grounded. Mr. Ilbery, Mrs.
Macpherson's servant maid, with some of the crew were drowned
attempting to reach the land; but captain Greig, Mr. Newbury, and
others of the crew gained the shore in safety on different parts of
the wreck. On the second day the weather moderated a little, and
captain Craig went on board in the ship's boat, which had been
accidentally washed ashore, to try and save the treasure which he
succeeded in getting upon deck. The boat was sent to fetch more men
from the shore but was swamped in the surf, after which they had no
means of landing any of the treasure. Toward evening the storm
recommenced so suddenly and raged with such fury that those who were
on the wreck were obliged to try to regain the shore in any way they
best could, and all succeeded except Mr. Newbury who unfortunately
perished. 15 persons in all are saved and 17 drowned.
[Further reports: wrecked on north-eastermost point of Hainan;
cargo worth £230000 [sic - 34 million in todays' money], mainly
watches but also £23000 in specie; all six passengers aboard
lost: Mr. Ilberry, Mr. and Mrs. M'Pherson, their infant, and child
(born on the voyage), their servant, and a Mr. Marrilier.]
Wooden schooner Dinah, built Liverpool, 1838,
109 tons, owned Bannister, Liverpool, for trade to Gibraltar. Possibly built
by Bannister & Simpson. Voyage
Liverpool to Cuba, lost on Ginger
Key [sic, most probably Ginger Island of BVI], 26 December 1842, crew
saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 21 February 1839]:
For GIBRALTAR. The superior Liverpool-built Schooner DINAH, G. M.
Dick, Master; 100 tons; A 1, not six months old: loading west side of the
Salthouse Dock. For rate of freight, apply to W. H. WOOD, 16, Hanover-street.
[described as new in another advert]
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 10 October 1842]:
To sail immediately. For MATANZAS, direct. The DINAH; 109 tons per
mister; A 1 Lloyds; coppered, &c, For terms of freight or passage,
apply to JEFFREYS & MEEK, 4, Water-street. [sailed Nov 2, captain Rymer]
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 30 January 1843]:
Charleston. Jan 9. The Br. schooner, Dinah, from Liverpool to Havana,
was totally lost on Ginger Key. [destination also reported as Matanzas;
Ginger Island is an uninhabited island of British Virgin Islands.]
[from Morning Advertiser - Thursday 09 February 1843]:
NASSAU, N. P., Jan. 8. The Dinah, Kymer [sic], from Liverpool to Matanzas, was
wrecked Ginger Key on the 26th ult. [December]. Crew and materials saved.
Wooden ship Henrietta, built Liverpool, 1838, 442
tons, owned Johnson, Liverpool, for trade to New Orleans. Reported
1854 sailing from Clyde to Melbourne, master Teulon. In LR to 1856, owned O'Halleran.
Not found MNL.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 26 November 1838]:
For NEW ORLEANS, The new Liverpool-built Ship HENRIETTA,
George Longford, commander; 450 tons burthen. This Ship is on her first voyage;
copper-fastened and coppered, and in every respect a first-rate
conveyance for goods and passengers. For terms of freight or passage, apply
to Captain Longford on board in Waterloo Dock, to Messrs. THOMAS DIXON & co,
or to JOHN JOHNSON, Brunswick-street.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 01 May 1848]:
For Sale or Charter, The fine A 1 Liverpool built Ship HENRIETTA;
burthen 500 56-100 tons n.m. and 442 18-96 tons o.m. Length 113 feet
6-10ths; breadth 26 feet 2-10ths; depth 19 feet 3-10ths; coppered aa4
copper-fastened; sails fast, and carries a very large cargo on a light
draft of water; and well supplied with stores of every description,
Apply to M'CALMONT BROTHERS & CO. Rumford-place.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 23 July 1853]:
Bahia. Henrietta, Oates, R Vining &, June 23
[from Montrose Review - Friday 04 August 1854]:
Vessels arrived Australia. Melbourne, May 16, Henrietta, Teulon, from Clyde.
[from Greenock Advertiser - Tuesday 10 October 1854]:
Projected departures from Melbourne. For Bombay - Henrietta, 21st July.
[from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 06 October 1854]:
Melbourne. Henrietta Blyth (19 [July]) Bombay.
[Oct 8 arrived Bombay; Apr 1855 arrived Clyde; then to Quebec; then Sunderland]
Wooden ship Helena, built Liverpool, 1838, owned Johnson, Liverpool,
for trade to New Orleans, not found in LR as Helena up to 1846.
By 1851 in LR, 630 tons, owned Locketts, Liverpool. For sale 1851. In LR to 1852.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 December 1838]:
For NEW ORLEANS. The new Liverpool-built Ship HELENA, John Drenning,
Master; 490 tons, old measurement. This ship is now on her first
voyage; coppered and copper-fastened, and expected to sail very fast. For
freight or passage, apply to Captain Drenning, or JOHN JOHNSON,
Brunswick-street.
[from
Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 01 December 1851]:
For SALE, The Liverpool built Ship HELENA; 630 tons register;
length 117 feet 7-10ths; breadth 27 feet 3-10ths; depth 21 feet
4-10ths. This vessel is copper fastened; she was felted and yellow metalled last
year; put in first rate order, and classed AE 1 at Lloyd's; has
discharged 910 tons weight on a light draft of water; has two iron water
tanks amidships, and is well found in stores. ...
[Advertised to April 1852]
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 01 December 1856]:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. Wind N.N.W. Rosamond, Gething, from Bahia, at
this port. On the 25th instant, 28 miles west of the Old Head of
Kinsale, passed the ship Helena, with signal hoisted of foremast
sprung, but could be fished[sic] at sea.
Wooden brig Margaret, built Liverpool (?) 1838, 178 tons, owned Rae
for trade to West Indies.
See details of this vessel - listed in LR as built Chester.
[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.
Wooden brig Albanian, built Liverpool 1838, 156 tons,
owned Rae, Liverpool, registered Liverpool, for trade to Mediterranean.
Voyage Mazagan [now El Jadida, Morocco] to Liverpool, departing 10
November 1852, posted missing.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 19 July 1838]:
For LEGHORN. The beautiful new Brig ALBANIAN. H. Winsor, Master; A
1 at Lloyd's; 156 tons per register. For freight, &c. apply to GEORGE YATES.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 June 1850}:
For Sale. The well-known Liverpool-built brig Albanian, 156 tons register,
For particulars, apply E Rae & Sons.
[seems not to have been sold]
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 28 March 1853]:
The ALBANIAN, Winsor, sailed from Mazagan to the United Kingdom on or
about 10th Nov,, and has not since been heard of.
Wooden barque Sarah Trotman, built Liverpool 1838, 274 tons,
owned Troman, Liverpool, registered Liverpool. Trade to West Indies, and
later sailed to China.
Voyage Shanghai to London, lost in Formosa
Strait, 13 September 1849, crew saved.
[from Barbadian - Saturday 09 March 1839]:
FOR LIVERPOOL, The New Barque SARAH TROTMAN, Hugh Brown, Master; will
sail on the 25th instant. For Freight or Passage apply to HIGGINSON,
DEANE, & STOTT. March 6. [had sailed Dec 1838 from Liverpool]
[from
Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 10 December 1841]:
For BARBADOS, The Barque SARAH TROTMAN, HUGH BROWN, Commander; 305 tons,
For freight or passage, having very superior accommodation, apply to S.
LEE TROTMAN, Sweeting-street.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 20 December 1849]:
HONG KONG. Oct. 24: The Sarah Trotman. from Shanghae for London (cargo tea),
was totally lost in the Formosa channel. 13th ult. [Sept]; crew saved, and
taken to Amoy by the American sch. Dart.
Wooden schooner Abbey, built Liverpool 1838, 89 tons.
Probably vessel re-registered Liverpool 258/1846, 89 tons.
Listed in LR and RCUS (which gives 5 crew, owned Greenhough).
Bringing iron ore to Mostyn, caught fire and sank off Mostyn gutter, 26 March 1852,
crew saved, vessel offered for sale, as it lies.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 29 March 1852]:
CHESTER. March 27; A fire broke out at 1 a.m. this morning, in the
forecastle of the schooner Abbey, of Liverpool, lying in Wild Roads,
which continued burning till 7 a.m., when she sunk; all hands saved.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 17 April 1852]:
The Schooner ABBEY, of Liverpool, 88 tons register, and about
120 tons iron ore now on board, as and where she may then lie, and lately
sunk about a quarter of a mile north of the entrance to the Gut of
Mostyn. Immediately after, all the stores saved, consisting of Anchors,
Chains, Sails, Spars, Standing and Running Rigging, Blocks. &c.. now
lying in Mr. Hunt's Warehouse, Hanover-street.
Wooden barque Currency, built Liverpool, 1839,
324 tons, 107.0 x 25.6 x 17.9 ft, owned Bates, Liverpool, for trade to
Calcutta. Later owned Laughland, registered Glasgow. ON 1865,
registered Whitehaven, 335 tons, 1857 to 1863, for sale 1863, then
registered Glasgow to 1867.
Voyage Liverpool to Cameroon with salt, driven on shore on Pointe
Souellaba and wrecked, July
1866.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 03 December 1840]:
For CALCUTTA, With liberty to touch at the Cape of Good Hope,
The fine coppered Liverpool-built Barque CURRENCY, D. J. Hoare,
Commander; Burthen per register 375 tons; now on her second voyage: has room
for light freight, and excellent accommodations for passengers. Apply to BATES,
SONS and Co.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 14 February 1863]:
FOR SALE, The fine Barque CURRENCY, 335 tons register; built at
Liverpool, and originally classed at Lloyd's twelve years A 1;
continued for four years; now classed A 1 in red, and specially
surveyed in 1857 for eight years. Is now in very good order, having in
the spring of last year undergone considerable repairs, and was then
thoroughly overhauled in masts, spars, and rigging; is well found in
stores, and only requires provisions to go on another voyage. Length,
108 feet 2-10ths; breadth, 25 feet 7-10ths; depth, 17 feet 8-10ths.
Lying in the Queen's Dock Apply to TONGE & CO., Brokers, 1,
Rumford-street.
[from Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 07 September 1867]:
LOSS OF A LIVERPOOL VESSEL ON THE AFRICAN COAST. The African mail brings intelligence of the
loss of the barque Currency, bound hence to the African coast, and
which got ashore at Sulebba Point, Cameroons. She was a fine
colonial-built [sic] barque of 335 tons, and left the Mersey on the 8th
June under the command of Captain Brown. [Also Sulleba - now Pointe Souellaba]
Wooden schooner Maria and Fanny, built Liverpool, 1839, 89 tons,
ON 22777, registered Newry, then Drogheda until 1867. By 1868 described as of Milford, 78 tons.
Voyage Ayr to Limerick, with coal, driven onto
rocks on Island of Tiree, 8 August 1868, 2 lost, 3 saved by boat
from shore. More
history; hit a rock (possibly at 56 26.91N, 6 58.310W), near
Kenavara (Ceann A'Mhara). Canmore
gives position 56 27.5N, 6 59W.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 15 August 1868]:
THE WRECK OF A WELSH SCHOONER. The following are further details of the loss of
the schooner Maria and Fanny, of Milford, Wales, a, brief account
of which was published in Friday's Mercury. -
On the morning of
Saturday last, the 8th instant some of the inhabitants of the village
of Kennavara in Tyree, in Argyleshire, saw the masts of a schooner in
the bay, about a mile off shore, By aid of a glass two or three men
were observed clinging to it. A heavy sea was on, a gale having been
blowing from the south and south-west for 24 hours. Though there
were many spectators, no boat was launched for some time. At length,
about eleven o'clock, a boat was got out manned with six rowers, and
at considerable risk got near the vesseL. They could not go very
near, in case they might be swamped against the rigging, so the rescue
was achieved in the following way:- A light cord, to which a piece of
lead was attached, was flung to the sailors; this caught, a rope
tied on to it was drawn up; to this, fastened to the mast, the crew
were then directed to make a running noose some way down; by this man
after man secured himself; then a jump into the sea, and all the
survivors (three in number) were hauled safely on board. A very
short time longer would probably have proved fatal to one of them, as
he was much exhausted. They were able to walk to the village, half
a mile away, and were well cared for. The vessel proved to be the
Maria and Fanny. She had been driven out of her course by the gale
when off the north of Ireland. As already stated, two men - the
captain, William James, of St. Davids, and Joseph Evans [cook], of
Milford - were drowned. The names of the saved are: Thomas Davis, mate, of
Newport, Pembroke; James Bowen, of St. David's, and William Thomas,
Milford Harbour. Especial praise is due to Captain Archibald Brown.
of the Laverock Scott, and the boat's crew, who effected the rescue at
great risk.
[Another report: struck rock near Kennavara Head and sank in 6
fathoms, about a mile offshore, rescue boat manned by fishermen from
Balephuil, to east of Kennavara Head]
[from Maryport Advertiser - Friday 04 December 1868]:
HONOUR TO THE BRAVE. The silver medallion of the Royal Humane Society
has been awarded to Captain Archibald Brown, of the smack Laverock
Scott, for a very heroic act. In July last the schooner Maria and
Fanny struck on a reef of sunken rocks near the island of Tyree,
Argyleshire, and surging off the top of the reef, lay with part of her
topmast above water, to which the only three survivors of her crew
clung with great difficulty. They could be seen from the shore, but for
a long time no assistance could be rendered them until Captain Brown,
who had heard of their peril, succeeded in getting six fishermen to
enter a boat with him, and attempt their rescue. The boat was for a
very long time unable to approach the wreck owing to the violence of
the breakers; a communication was, however, at length effected
through the presence of mind and ingenuity of the captain, and the men
were saved. The fishermen who were with Captain Brown received each a
bronze medal.
Wooden vessel Guernsey (launch name), built Liverpool 1839.
Not Found in LR or MNL, so probably renamed after launch.
[Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Friday 25 October 1839]:
Launches. ...., yesterday at this port, .... , and the "Guernsey," a
superior vessel of about 300 tons.
Wooden brig Principe Alberto, built Liverpool,
1840, 157 tons, owned Volloldo, Havana. Traded Clyde to Havana. In LR
1848, 1850, built Liverpool 1840. Described as Spanish registered in
newspapers. Last newspaper mention in 1864 from Calcutta to London.
[from Sun (London) - Monday 31 May 1847]:
Cork, May 27. Off port: Principe Alberto, Galdez, Havannah, for the Clyde.
[from Glasgow Courier - Thursday 08 June 1848]:
AT THE BROOMIELAW FOR HAVANA. THE remarkably fast-sailing 12 years A 1 Spanish Brig
PRINCIPE ALBERTO, Captain A. DE GALDIZ, will have quick despatch, as
the greater part of her cargo is engaged. For freight, apply to
M'SYMON, HUTTON and CO., 87, Union Street, Glasgow.
[described May 48 as expected to arrive shortly, also advertised as 148 tons]
[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 28 June 1864]:
Principe Alberto from Calcutta to London. Jun 12, 33 N, 39 W.
Wooden brig Wannan, built Liverpool, 1840, 196 tons,
registered Liverpool to 1864. ON 8937, registered Whitby 1865, which is last entry.
For sale 1853. Damaged by collision January 1863, but repaired.
Voyage West Hartlepool to London with coal, struck bank, got off, and
foundered, 22
Oct 1865, in SW Reach. Crew saved.
[from Liverpool Mail - Tuesday 26 May 1840]:
Wannan, Gibson, hence, at Port au Prince.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 05 July 1853]:
SALE... The substantial British-built Brig WANNAN; 196 tons O.M., 184 tons
N.M.; built at Liverpool, in 1840. She is now in first-rate
condition; copper fastened; is sheathed with yellow metal, and now
classed * AE 1 in red at Lloyd's. She has delivered 270 tons weight at
about thirteen feet water, and is well found in stores; lying in
Birkenhead Dock. For further particulars apply to Messrs. MUIR,
MORTON, and Co.; or to TONGE, CURRY, and Co., Brokers.
[from Morning Advertiser - Wednesday 21 January 1863]:
Hartlepool, Jan. 16. The Wannan, Bedlington, bound London, which put
back here Jan. 12 with damage, had her bowsprit carried away, and was
cut down to the water's edge, having been in collision off Staithes,
Jan. 12 with a brig, which has since proved to be the Pelhon [Pallion
in another report], of Sunderland. The Wannan was assisted in, and had
to be run aground to prevent her sinking.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 24 October 1865]:
Captain Arkley, of the brig Wannan, of Whitby, 184 tons, from West Hartlepool for
London (coal), reports: Left West Hartlepool Oct 20, wind NW, and all went on
favourably until the 22d. In running up the Swin in gale at ENE, thick,
with rain, the ship struck heavily on the Middle 10 P.M, and came off,
making much water. Endeavoured to get her on
the Maplin, but she went
down in the South-west Reach, crew losing everything.
Wooden brig Joseph Yeoward, built Liverpool, 1840, 182 tons, owned
Louthean, Liverpool, for trade to Mediterranean.
Voyage Callao to Liverpool, with guano, storm-damaged and leaky, abandoned, near
Cape Horn, 16 May 1851, 2 lost overboard but remainder of crew saved
by barque Champion.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 29 December 1840]:
Vessels entered for loading: Joseph Yeoward, J Jones, 182, Gibraltar,
Corfu and Zante, G Yates, Louthean & Co.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 09 September 1850]:
For LIMA. The fine fast sailing Liverpool built Brig JOSEPH YEOWARD.
John Jones, Commander, (who is well acquainted with the trade); 193
tons; A 1 for twelve years, and coppered; having always discharged her
cargo in good order, will be found a first rate conveyance, For terms
of freight, &c, apply to JAMES M'COSKIRIE, or KELSO & DOWIE.
[from Dumfries and Galloway Standard - Wednesday 20 August 1851]:
Shipwreck, and Unexpected Deliverance of the Crew. On the 16th of May
last, the brig Joseph Yeoward, of Liverpool, from Callao, while lying
to in a gale off Cape Horn, was struck by a heavy sea, which carried
overboard the master, named Jones, and a seaman, named Connell. The
disabled ship struggled nobly onwards for a while; but the gale
continuing, her state became truly critical. The hands laboured hard
at the pumps, but with little effect, as they were choked with guano,
of which the cargo consisted. The water gained rapidly upon them, and
every minute during the night, the vessel was expected to sink by the
despairing crew. Next morning, after all hope was gone, a sail
appeared, which was hailed by them with delight. The vessel which
neared them proved to be the barque Champion, belonging to Mr William
Turner, Dumfries, on her way from Pacquica to Leith, laden with guano.
The master of the Champion, Captain John Redmond (of Glencaple Quay),
with the greatest promptitude, hastened to the relief of the
sufferers, and, by the aid of his crew, brought them from the sinking
ship, though with no small difficulty. The mate, steward, carpenter,
and seamen were taken off; and at the time they left the Joseph
Yeoward, the water stood eighteen inches above her cabin deck. The
Champion arrived at Queenstown, Cork, on the 14th of August (Thursday
last), where the rescued crew were landed in safety. The exertions of
Captain Redmond and his men, in thus, with great peril to themselves,
saving so many of their fellow-creatures, are above all praise.
Wooden brig William Murray, built Liverpool 1840.
Registered Liverpool 229/1840, 147 tons. Traded to West Indies, damaged
in hurricane at Havana, 12 October 1846.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 26 March 1846]:
For VERA CRUZ, The fine Liverpool-built Brig, WILLIAM MURRAY, Captain
Grebow; A 1 for twelve years, 157 tons, coppered, a remarkably fast
sailer, and in every respect a first-rate conveyance. apply on board, south end
Prince's Dock.
[from Glasgow Courier - Saturday 07 November 1846]:
Hurricane at Havana: .... The British brig William Murray, Grebow,
loading for the Clyde, is totally dismasted, stern-post started, cut
down through starboard gunwale, rails and stanchions carried away
both sides, quarter-deck stove in. ....
Wooden brigantine Bridget, built Liverpool, 1840,
118 tons, ON 23547, registered Liverpool 11/1841, 127 tons; Wexford
3/1854; Workington 1867, 118 tons. In MNL to 1870. Stranded at Sines
Bay (south of Lisbon), [reported variously as Sinus, Simoes] and broke up, 1
October 1869; reported: leaky, ashore and sold.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 08 March 1860]:
FOR SALE. The Brigantine BRIDGET, 136 tons o. m, 118 tons per
register. Built at Liverpool in 1840, had special survey and classed A
1 in red, has a long flat floor, shifts without ballast, carries a large
cargo, and is well adapted for the coasting trade; Dimensions: length, 73 feet
7-10ths; breadth, 17 feet 5-10ths; depth, 11 feet 6-10ths. Lying in King's
Dock. ...
[from Cardiff Times - Saturday 09 January 1869]:
Imports: January 1. Bridget, Workington, 200 tons pig iron, Dowlais Co.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 05 November 1869]:
Southampton. Nov. 2: The Bridget, of Workington, Niron, Pomaron for Liverpool
(copper ore), sprung leak Sept. 29, was run ashore in
Simoes Bay Oct. 1, where she was afterward sold; 20 tons of
cargo thrown overboard; crew saved.
Wooden barque Success, built Liverpool, 1841, owned Nelson,
Liverpool, traded to Africa. ON 2341, registered Liverpool, 331 then 297 tons.
Voyage Demerara to Liverpool, put in to Ventry Harbour, and driven ashore
there, 21st February 1862. Captain and 1 sailor saved, 9 lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 January 1850]:
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, The very fine Ship SUCCESS. W. Boult. Master;
Burthen 306 tons per register, A 1 for twelve years, Liverpool built,
expressly for the West India trade, and a superior conveyance. For freight or passage,
having excellent accommodations, apply to Messrs. Leech, Harrison,
and Forwood, or to JAMES POOLE and Co.
[from Tralee Chronicle - Tuesday 25 February 1862]:
TOTAL WRECK OF THE BARQUE SUCCESS OF LIVERPOOL, IN VENTRY HARBOUR.
LOSS OF NINE LIVES. We
learn from our Dingle Correspondent, whose communication, from the length
of local reports, we regret being unable to give in extenso, that a
melancholy loss of nine lives occurred on Friday morning, from the total
wreck of the Barque Success of Liverpool, in Ventry Harbour. It appears, says our
Correspondent, that the Success which was a barque of 297 tons registered,
(or about 450 tons burthen) John Ferguson, Master, sailed on the 1st
of last January, from Demerara, for Queenstown, for orders, having on
board a crew of 11 hands and a valuable cargo of timber called green-heart. She had a
pretty fair winter's passage, and on Friday, the 14th inst, after
being forty-five days out, she put into Ventry Harbour, being wind-bound
and there remained up to the time of the sad occurrence. After casting
anchor at Ventry, her captain proceeded at once by land to Queenstown to
receive his orders; and when he had received them, he rejoined his ship
on Thursday last, and had every thing prepared to proceed on the
following day on his voyage, but it appears God willed it otherwise.
On last Thursday evening, the elements clearly indicated that a storm
was not far distant, and shortly after 10 o'clock at night, it begun to blow with
increasing severity S. to S.S.W., and from midnight out it was but a
regular hurricane.
It appears that the barque for a long time, despite
the furious storm, weathered it out well, but that 4 a.m., on Friday,
owing to the fury of the the sea making a complete breach over her,
and she, of course, unmanageable - she had to yield, and the consequence
was, that she parted from her moorings, and went with all speed
before the wind, until she struck ground quite close to land at the
north-east side of the harbour, within a stone's throw of the east
end of the strand, and off the house of the Rev. Thomas Moriarty,
Rector of Ventry.
It appears that owing to the fury of the gale, a Mr.
John O'Sullivan, schoolmaster, who lives quite close to the spot on
which the ship struck, fortunately happened be up at the time, and
when he saw her approaching the shore, give the alarm and called up the
rev gentleman and all the persons in his house. When she struck they
could easily hear the pitiful cries of the poor sailors, who, it
appears were, with all their might, calling out for help - but, alas, in
vain, for no assistance could, by any possible means, be rendered to them.
When the Rev Mr Moriarty saw the unfortunate position of the ship, he, at
once, dispatched a special messenger to the Coast Guard Station, with
directions to have them hasten to the spot with the rocket-apparatus,
expecting, as he did, that she might hold together for some time and that
the lives of those on board would saved. Mr. Robert Hoare, Chief
Boatman, and his men, very quickly arrived at the scene, and also the
police, who were called by the Rev. Mr. Moriarty, but the services of
either were unavailing, as the barque was by this time no more, her hull,
spars, rigging, &c., being dashed to pieces and floating about in all
directions and all her cargo being sunk, as it appears that the
description of timber she had on board does not float. The Rev. Mr.
Moriarty and some others then examined a creek hard by, and to their
great surprise discovered the captain of the unfortunate ship all but
naked and quite insensible. His escape from death was, indeed, somewhat
miraculous. Seeing the barque breaking up and being unable to render
any further services, he lashed himself to an air bed (a kind of bag
filled with air like a bladder) but was not long in the sea when he
received a very severe stroke of a floating spar which deprived him of
his senses. From this time out he does not recollect what occurred to
him or how he escaped death. Shortly afterwards one of the sailors (a
Prussian) was cast ashore, much bruised and cut in different parts of
the body and in particular on the head, but still alive. Both the
captain and sailor were immediately carried, in their helpless
state, to the residence of the Rev. Mr. Moriarty, where they received
most hospitable and kind reception, their wants being attended to
under the personal superintendence of the rev gentleman and his lady,
and to whose care and attention they very probably owe their lives - It was,
indeed, fortunate for them that the wreck did not occur on another
part of the coast. They are now progressing favourably.
All the other
hands on board - nine in number - have, melancholy to relate, met with a watery grave.
I have been informed that the captain sustained a heavy loss, as over
£100 worth of his private property happened to be on board. ....
The barque Success was owned by the Messrs
Nicholson, Howard & Co., merchants, of Liverpool. I believe that her cargo,
which, I understand, is worth £8 per ton, in all about £3600, is fully covered
by the insurance.
Wooden brig Brazilian, built Liverpool, 1841, 160
tons, owned Job Bros., Liverpool, for trade to Newfoundland. Later
registered Waterford, owned Cusiack, for trade to West Indies. There
were several vessels with this name - see 1824
built, lost 1853.
Voyage Puerto Cabello to New York, wrecked on SE
side of St Domingo, about 6 April 1850, 3 crew saved, rest unaccounted
for.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 July 1843]:
For ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland. The fine fast-sailing Liverpool-built Brig
BRAZILIAN, John James, Master; A 1 at Lloyd's, only two years old,
and a very eligible conveyance for goods: now lying in Queen's Dock. For
particulars apply to JOB BROTHERS.
[from Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier - Saturday 20 February 1847]:
FOR SALE. BY the SUBSCRIBER, the Fine, Fast Sailing, British-built,
Brig BRAZILIAN, Burthen per Register, 179 Tons New Measurement.
Length 76.5; Breadth 19.3; Depth 14.3; Stands
A 1 Eleven Years on Lloyd's Register. Now in her fifth year; built at
Liverpool for the present owners, of the best materials, her frame
being of English Oak, and planked with African Oak; well found in
Sails, Chains, Anchors, &c., an Inventory of which may be seen and
other information afforded on application to the Subscriber. ...
John Shea, George's Quay.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 10 April 1848]:
St Johns [Nfld]. Arrived 25 Feb from New York: Brazilian, Pinkham.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 07 February 1850]:
FOR LA GUAYRA AND PUERTO CABELLO. The fine Liverpool-built Brig
BRAZILIAN, Captain Power; A 1 at Lloyds, 160 tons register, coppered
and copper-fastened. and a fast sailer; loading in Salthouse Dock. For
terms apply to GREENSHIELDS and Co.
[from Morning Chronicle - Monday 24 June 1850]:
New York, June 11, - The British brig Brazilian, from Porto Cabello for this port, was
wrecked off the S.E, side of St. Domingo, about 6th of April; three of the
crew saved; master and remainder of crew not since heard of.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 27 June 1850]:
The British brig Brazilian, from Porto Cabello for New York, laden
with coffee and hides, ran ashore on the SE side of St. Domingo, about
6th ult. and became a total wreck. Three of the crew arrived at
the city of St. Domingo in the small boat, and fears were entertained
that something had happened to the master and rest of the crew, who
had left some time previous in the long boat.
Wooden barque Edward Boustead, built Liverpool,
1842, 425 tons, owned and registered Liverpool. ON 24657, registered
Whitby 1866, owned Whitby. Voyage Grimsby to Barcelona with coal, abandoned east of
Orfordness, 15 January 1871. Crew of 13 saved.
[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 14 June 1842]:
VESSELS ENTERED FOR LOADING. (SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION.) EAST
INDIES, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, &c, Edward Boustead, T Arnold, 483 Sincapore,
Sykes & Co. ...
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 12 November 1864]:
Sale:... The Barque EDWARD BOUSTEAD; 424 tons register; built at Liverpool in 1842,
and then classed 12 years A 1; is now classed AE 1. Had new decks in 1858. In
April this year was sheathed with yellow metal. Carries a large cargo,
and is well found in stores. Dimensions: Length, 108 5-10 feet; breadth, 25
7-10 feet; depth, 18 8-10 feet. Lying in the Birkenhead Dock. For
Inventories and further particulars apply to C. W. KELLOCK and CO.,
Brokers. [also for sale 1869 at Newcastle, as, of Whitby]
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Saturday 21 January 1871]:
LOSS of a Whitby ship. On Thursday, telegraphic intelligence was received in
Whitby of the loss of the barque Edward Boustead, on the Long Sand.
She was laden with coal, and commanded by Mr W. Jefferson.
[from London Daily Chronicle - Tuesday 24 January 1871]:
ANTWERP, Jan. 15, The Edward Boustead barque, from Grimsby to Barcelona,
was abandoned Jan 15, in the North Sea; crew picked up in their own boat by the
Alice, of Ostend, and landed at this port.
Wooden schooner Malibran, built Liverpool 1843, 100 tons,
for sale 1843/4 and later, ON 11889, in MNL to 1864, registered Liverpool.
First owner Chapman, Wilson & Co., so possibly built Wilson.
Voyage Antwerp to Lisbon with railway material, sunk by
collision with ship Goolwa, 15 miles off Folkestone, 7 March 1865,
crew saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 16 November 1843]:
ON SALE, The fast sailing Schooner MALIBRAN, Burthen 100 tons per
register, built Liverpool in 1843, coppered and copper-fastened,
stands A 1 at Lloyd's, has just discharged 160 tons fustic, copper
ore, &c. from Tampico; is in good order in hull and materials, and may
be sent to sea at a trifling expense, lying in the Salthouse Dock. For
inventory and further particulars, apply to WILLIAM HASELDEN, 13 Lower
Castle-street.
[Loading Liverpool 20 March for Gulf of Mexico; Sailed 30 July from Tampico]
[from Northern Daily Times - Friday 05 August 1859]:
SALE... The well-known Schooner MALIBRAN, 101 tons o.m., 95 tons register.
Length, 74 feet 1-10th ; breadth, 15 feet 3-10ths ; depth, 10 feet
9-10ths. Built at Liverpool, in 1843; has since been well taken care
of, repaired, and well found; carries 160 tons on 10.5 feet draft of
water; has a flat floor, and is well adapted for the coasting,
Baltic, or Mediterranean trades. Lying in King's Dock. - Apply to
CUNARD, WILSON, & CO., Brokers.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 09 March 1865]:
DOVER - March 7. The schooner Malibran, Hopkins, of Liverpool, from
Antwerp for Lisbon (railway iron and rail materials), was run down and
sunk immediately by the ship Goolwa, Johnston, from Adelaide for
London, at 3 a.m, on the 7th inst., off Folkestone, distance about 15
miles. The crew saved themselves by getting up the ship's bows, and
were brought here by a steamtug, and on landing they were taken to the
Dover Sailors' Home, where their wants were duly attended to, they
being quite destitute, having nothing but what they had on their
backs. They have since been forwarded to London by the agent of the
Shipwrecked Mariners' Society.
Wooden ship Swithamley, built Liverpool, 1844,
620 tons, owned Henry Moore, Liverpool, for trade to China. ON 6026,
Voyage Bombay to Liverpool with cotton, lost Blenheim
Reef, Indian Ocean, 1 July 1862, all 27 crew saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 18 July 1844]:
For HONG HONG, The fine new Liverpool-built Ship SWITHAMLEY,
Jennings, Commander, (who is well acquainted with the China seas), 620 tons
register, A 1 for twelve years, coppered and copper-fastened; is
intended to be a regular trader, and is expected to sail fast. This
ship presents a most favourable opportunity for passengers, having
a extensive poop. For terms of freight or passage; apply on board, to Messrs.
Henry Moore and Co. or to BOLDS and Co. or IMRIE and TOMLINSON.
[from Stockport Advertiser and Guardian - Friday 10 October 1862]:
Loss of an Indiaman Cotton-Laden. Intelligence has been received in
Liverpool by the Cape mail of the total loss of the Liverpool ship
Swithamley bound from Bombay to Liverpool. The vessel was lost on the
Blenheim reef near the Cape[sic]. The crew were saved, but the cargo was
lost. It comprised 2976 bales of cotton. The Swithamley left Liverpool
for Kurrachee on the last day August 1861. She was owned in Liverpool
by Messrs Moore & Co and classed A 1 for 12 years. It is a somewhat
singular coincidence that the American which left Bombay on the same
day as the Swithamley also been lost. [Captain Weir]
Wooden schooner Jane, built Liverpool, 1846, 80 tons,
ON 1529, 80tons, registered Liverpool to 1882, when owned G Williams, Caernarfon.
In LR 1861. Reported ashore and damaged, January 1882, on voyage Rouen to Shields, in ballast.
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 05 January 1882]:
The schooner Jane, of Carnarvon, from Rouen for Shields, in ballast,
has been assisted into Yarmouth harbour by a tug and boatmen, with loss
of foreyard and leaky, having been on the Cross Sand.
Wooden schooner Ann, built Liverpool, 1847, 85 tons, initially owned
Rains (Raynes), Liverpool, for coasting. ON 1528, later 75 tons, owned Griffiths, Rock Ferry.
Voyage Widnes to Douglas (IOM) with coal, storm damage and abandoned, 12
December 1889, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 23 June 1848]:
Entered for loading: Danzic. Ann, Twist, Strong or Raynes & Co,
[June 47. Ann, Twist, 80, in Victoria Dock]
[from Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 December 1889]:
The schooner Ann, of Liverpool, seventy five tons, owner William
Griffiths, master James Roberts, left West Bank Docks, Widnes, on
Thursday with a cargo of coal for Douglas, Isle of Man. About nine
o'clock in the evening, a heavy gale sprang from the south south-west.
The gangways were soon washed away and the vessel began to leak. The
men were at the pumps until the morning, but had to abandon the
vessel. The boat was upset three times when launching her, and was so
badly smashed as to be only a few inches above water. The men had
no oars. They baled her with a saucepan and steering had to done with
a piece of board. At five o'clock yesterday morning, they were picked
up by the trawler Stag of Hoylake, and taken to Douglas. Roberts, who
was at tiller of the Ann from leaving Liverpool till the foundering of the
vessel, says he has been knocking round the Isle of Man for twenty-eight
years, but he never saw a rougher sea than that of Thursday night. The
crew speak very highly of the kind treatment they experienced from the
master and the crew of the Stag.
Wooden barque Zillah, built Liverpool, 1847, 374 tons.
ON 25801, Liverpool 1847, 374 tons, registered Liverpool until 1874, latterly owned Paynter, Amlwch.
Reported at Hamburg inbound from S America, 19 February 1874, and not mentioned afterwards.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 15 November 1847]:
For VALPARAISO, The beautiful new Liverpool built barque ZILLAH,
Captain M'Dougall, This vessel has been built expressly for the West
Coast trade, and is expected to sail uncommonly fast. For terms apply
to IMRIE & TOMLINSON.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 14 November 1873]:
Valparaiso. Oct 3. The Barque Zillah, from Navidad (lumber), put in on the 30th ult.,
to repair damages.
[from Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 06 February 1874]:
Scilly, Feb. 5th. The H. M. Stalls arrived here today, reports that
the Zillah from Valparaiso for Hamburg, was off here yesterday, with
mainmast sprung, the maintopgallantmast and light yards have used to
fish it. [captain Evans; reported in Portland Roads 10 Feb.]
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 24 February 1874]:
Hamburg. Arrived. Feb 19. Zillah, Evans, from Manzanillo
Wooden schooner George, built Liverpool, 1848, 70 tons.
ON 24219, first registered Liverpool 1848, later 57 tons, registered
Liverpool, built Liverpool 1848, owned Kneeshaw Liverpool. In MNL to 1889, registered
Liverpool, owned Roberts, Port Dinorwic.
Voyage Douglas to Port Dinorwic, aground and wrecked, 17
January 1889, at Ogo'r Arian, south of Carmel Head. Crew saved.
[from South Wales Daily News - Saturday 19 January 1889]:
The schooner George, of Liverpool, from Douglas for Port Dinorwic, has
been totally wrecked. Crew saved.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 28 January 1889]:
GEORGE. Report of Griffith Roberts, master of the schooner George, of
Liverpool, 56 tons, from Douglas, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m., for Port
Dinorwic (light). Proceeded, and in consequence of meeting with a stiff breeze
from the S.E. put into Holyhead. and arrived there at 11 p.m. on the
11th; left again at 4 30 a.m. on the 17th. At 5 30 a.m. same day, tide
being low water, weather fine and clear, wind N., blowing a light
breeze (force 1 to 2), with a heavy swell sea from the north, the
vessel being off Carmel's Point, under whole sails, the wind being
baffling and very light, we tried to put vessel about, but she missed
stays. Being rather close to the shore we tried to wear her, but the
tide being very strong and the sea heavy, it dragged her ashore on the
rocks quite close to the mainland at R'Ogo ar Arian, Carmel's Point.
Finding that the vessel was in a dangerous position we tried to launch
the boat, but on account of the heavy swell we failed. We then jumped
ashore on the rocks, and one of the crew went to see if he could find
any assistance to save things or to get the vessel off, if possible.
About 9 a.m. she fell off the rocks and disappeared in deep water, and
only a small portion of her foremast is now to be seen. The Cemlyn
lifeboat came out to us about 10 30 a.m., but could not render any
assistance. We have lost all our effects. The vessel is now a total
wreck.
Wooden schooner Earl St Vincent, built Liverpool
1849, 108 tons. ON 2386. Registered Liverpool, owned Mersey Dock
Board to 1872. Latterly owned Irving, Silloth. Voyage Londonderry to
Creetown, in ballast, ashore Ardwell
Bay, 6 October 1874.
More
history of wreck.
[from Dundee Courier - Wednesday 07 October 1874]:
SCHOONER ASHORE. A telegram from Stranraer says: After the violent gales of
wind and downpours of rain which prevailed from Thursday last till
Sunday evening, it was hoped that on Monday the weather had taken a
favourable turn. On the evening of that day, however, another gale,
more severe than those of last week, accompanied by torrents of rain,
commenced to blow, and has continued all forenoon. The schooner Earl
St Vincent, of Silloth, Irving master, from Londonderry to Creetown,
in ballast, ran ashore early yesterday morning in Ardwell Bay, about
10 miles south from Stranraer, on an even sandy beach, where she now
lies, and although she has sustained some damage it is expected that,
should the weather moderate, she will be got off. The crew were saved.
This is the only serious calamity reported on the Wigtownshire
coast.
Wooden barque Fanny Chapman, built Liverpool,
1850, 293 tons, owned Chapman, Liverpool, for trade to China. ON
13678, registered Bristol from 1857-81, as 266 tons, owned Lucas, for
trade to West Africa. Last voyage from West Africa to Bristol 1881,
then advertised as broken up at Bristol.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 04 February 1850]:
For SHANGHAE, The fine new Liverpool clipper built Brig FANNY
CHAPMAN, Oliver Cunningham, Commander, (late of the John Houston, who
is well acquainted with the trade), A 1 for thirteen years, 265 tons;
is expected to be one of the fastest vessels out of the port, being
constructed for swift sailing. For terms &c, apply on board, in the
Prince's Dock, or to W. & J. TYRER.
[from North British Daily Mail - Tuesday 14 June 1881]:
West Coast of Africa:. Half Jack: May 10 - .. The Fanny Chapman,.. were in port.
[Half Jack was Jacqueville, Lagunes, Ivory Coast]
[from Western Daily Press - Saturday 08 October 1881]:
TO BARGE OWNERS AND BOAT BUILDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, the Floors, Futtocks, Kelson, Keel,
and Spars of the Ship Fanny Chapman. Also, fifty tons oak Firewood 6s per ton.
Apply John Holbrook, Albert Wharf. Canons' Marsh.
Bristol.
Wooden ship Fairfield, built Liverpool, 1850, 681
tons, owned Potter, Liverpool. Registered Liverpool 30/1851, 691t. Not
found in LR. Voyage Calcutta to Liverpool, driven ashore near Port
Natal, 7 September 1852, 17 drowned, 7 saved. RCUS quotes built 1851,
owned Jseph Steele, so he may have been the builder.
[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 09 December 1850]:
For CALCUTTA, The new Liverpool built Ship FAIRFIELD, J. Hornell,
Commander; 700 tons register, ... Messrs Potter Brothers or to James
Poole & co,
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 12 January 1852}:
Ships Loading: Calcutta. Dec 15. Fairfield, Hornell, J Poole.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 16 November 1852]:
Cape of Good Hope. .... The ship Fairfield, sailed from Calcutta
July 6, for Liverpool, and laden chiefly with sugar, saltpetre,
linseed, jute, and shellac. On the 7th Sept she came within sight of
this coast, scudding before a violent gale from the S.E. and, as the
storm held on with great violence through that day, and as a strong
current was setting the same way, the ship, in consequence, drew near
the shore very rapidly. When the captain discovered this, he brought
the ship to the wind, under a double-reefed foretopsail (the
maintopsail and several other sails having been carried away
before-hand), but the ship not working well under this sail alone, and
it blowing too hard to set any other sails, he ordered the men to wear
ship several times, in consequence of which the ship lost much ground
each time, and in the course of some three hours from their first
seeing land, she struck the shore. The place where she struck,
according to the account of the survivors, is near the mouth of the
Umbangwana [sic, Mbizane?], the first river beyond
the Umzimkulu [sic, Mzimkhulu] - about 110 miles by the coast road, down the coast [sic, ie south],
from Port Natal. The number of men on board at the time she went shore
was 24, of these 17, Including the captain and both mates, were
quickly swept on by the waves and drowned, leaving but seven who
escaped with their lives. The first who reached the shore, Edward J.
Parry, climbed over the ship's side get into the gig, which had been
carried off from her lashings by the breakers. Being a good swimmer,
he succeeded in getting hold of her, and getting one foot in the boat,
when she struck the rocks, and was knocked off into the surf; but,
just as he was being drawn back, a Kaffir held out to him a long pole,
which caught, and was drawn on shore. About 8 o'clock two others,
having been washed off over the stern, and catching each a piece of
plank, were thrown on the shore, they hardly knew how. These were
James Wallace and John Wright; while four viz., Wm. Roundtree, Duncan
Thompson, Henry Gough, and David Munro, holding on the foremast, and
afterwards taking hold of the forechains, which were above water, held
on till daylight the next morning, when, finding a sort of bridge made
by the surf from the ship to rooks, by means of some loose timbers
they succeeded in getting safe on shore. The others were mostly washed
off and drowned soon after the ship struck, as one part of her was
immediately broken, and the waves swept over her continually. The
names of those who were lost are the following John Hornell, captain;
James Greary, mate; Morris. a German, second mate; J. Walters,
steward; James Williams, a Dane, cook; William Warren, John Gum, Wm.
Neal, John Hall, Daniel Smith, Samuel Gladwell, seamen; Sam.
Stebbions, Geo. Bennett, Edward Garregin, Wm. Meighan, ordinary
seamen; James Sprout, John Leavit, apprentices. The following articles
were washed up from the wreck, and were seen to lie high on the shore,
out of reach of the ordinary surf, viz. Two dozen bales of jute, one
dozen large cases gum shellac, 3 feet by 4 feet, about; two new large
spars; most of the ship's spars and rigging; ship's well, very fine
one; copper and other articles on the ship hull, which was not all
broken up; also 20 charts and one lot of pamphlets have been taken and
left at a Kaffir hut near by.
Wooden schooner Celerity, built Liverpool, 1850, 110 tons.
ON 24306, registered Liverpol to 1859; Penzance 1860-1 as 97 tons; London 1862-8 owned Limerick,
then sold foreign.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 March 1852]:
For RIO GRANDE. The fine fast-sailing clipper-built Schooner CELERITY
Captain Jones; 110 tons register. This vessel is coppered, and classed
A 1 for twelve years, and was built, in 1850, by well known Liverpool
builders and affords in every way a superior conveyance. Apply to
HENRY COWIE.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 29 March 1861]:
THE fine well-known Schooner CELERITY, 119 tons O.M., and 97 tons N.M.
built in Liverpool in 1850, classed A 1 twelve years; yellow-metalled;
carries a very large cargo, and sails equal to a fruiter. The Owner giving up
business is the only reason for selling this desirable vessel. Now lying
in St. Katherine's Docks. For further particulars apply to JOSHUA
WORLEY,..
Wooden sloop/smack Retriever, built Liverpool 1850 [from RCUS].
Registered Liverpool 62/1851, transferred to Cardigan 1/1855, 44t, ON 24124.
Attempting to enter Lydstep Haven, driven ashore, became leaky, and sank offshore of
Old Castle Head, 15 October 1862, crew of 3 saved.
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 16 October 1862]:
TENBY, 16th Oct. [recd. 16th, per E.T. from Neyland at 1.7] The
RETRIEVER, of Cardigan, Owens, went on shore 1.5 miles west of Lydstep last
evening, and is a total wreck; crew saved.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 17 October 1862]:
TENBY. Oct. 16: Captain Owen, Master of the smack Retriever, of
Cardigan, from Portmadoc, seeking, reports: Oct. 13, arrived in
Caldy Roads. Oct. 14, S W fine and clear, for Saundersfoot in search
of freight, sent the boat on shore with the mate to ascertain the rate
of freights. Found the freights too low, proceeded back to Caldy
Roads. On Wednesday, Oct 15., at 8 am, NW by W, fine and clear, weighed
and proceeded through the Sounds, intending going to Lydstep Haven to
load some limestones for Cardigan, but the wind being light, and the
smack not having sufficent way on her to stay, the ebb tide swept her
to the west end of St. Margaret'a Isle, where she then struck heavily
once and then got clear. Immediately sounded the pumps, and found her
making water, having then two feet water in her hold (the smaok not
having made any water previously). We then thought it prudent to steer
for the nearest beach, but the wind falling very light and the ebb
tide becoming stronger, could not reach the Haven, but drifted to the
westward of Old Castle Head, where she struck heavily, fell off, and
sank, and now lies on the port side, a total wreck, having only time
to save ourselves with a few clothes in the boat. We afterwards landed
at Lydstep Haven, and proceeded to Tenby,
Wooden schooner Sprite, built Liverpool, 1851,
registered Liverpool 16/1851, 137 tons, owned Thomas, St John's,
Newfoundland. Sailed to St John's in 1851, and not subsequently reported in newspapers.
In LR 1861, but not found MNL.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 25 August 1851]:
Liverpool. Sailed for: 23 Aug. Sprite, Goldsworthy, Newfoundland
[Sept. 15, St John, Newfoundland. Sprite, Goldsworthy arrived from Liverpool.]
Wooden schooner George Jordan, built Liverpool,
1852, 91 tons, ON 10549. For sale 1857, registered Fleetwood 1860. In
MNL to 1862. Voyage Arklow to Fleetwood, foundered off
Holyhead, 30 November 1858, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 18 February 1857]:
FOR SALE, The schooner GEORGE JORDAN; Built at Liverpool, Sept. 1852; 91 tons register;
carries 160 tons on 9 feet water and well found in stores. For further particulars, apply to JOHN
M'CARTHY, 16, New-quay.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 24 March 1857}:
FLEETWOOD. March 20. Put in. The schooner George Jordan, Cowell, from Liverpool for
Bowling, with salt; towed in with loss of anchors and chain windlass
and pulpit broken, sails blown away in late gale of 14th and 15th
instant, having been in Ramsey Bay and shipped therefrom.
In Liverpool Waterloo Dock, June 1858: George Jordan, 81, Cowell, Cowell & Co
[from Cumberland and Westmorland Advertiser, and Penrith Literary
Chronicle - Tuesday 14 December 1858]:
Campbeltown. Dec 3. The schooner George Jordan, of Fleetwood,
foundered off Holyhead Nov. 30. Crew saved and landed here.
[cargo sulpher; Crew saved by Dutch schooner Comos, from Odessa to Campbeltown]
Iron ship Ellen Stuart, built Liverpool, 1854,
1373 tons, owned Stuart & Co., Liverpool. ON 15370, in MNL to 1882,
latterly owned Douglas & Co, Liverpool, ship, 1388 tons. 233.7 x 36.7
x 21.2 ft. Size, date of construction and details all suggest she was
probably launched as Elizabeth Harrison in 1854
by Josiah Jones.
Reported on fire at Calcutta, 23rd December 1881, and moved to drying bank where
she broke her back.
Note Helen Stewart built Liverpool, 1839, had a similar nmae.
Iron clipper Ellen Stuart at Liverpool.
Entered for loading, Liverpool. Dec. 1854. Ellen Stuart, 1426, for Africa, Stuart & Douglas
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 25 May 1857]: [from Dundee Advertiser - Thursday 26 January 1882]:
FROM OUR CALCUTTA CORRESPONDENT. January 2, 1882. The ship Ellen
Stuart, which caught fire while lying at the jetties on Friday, the
23d ult, will become a total wreck, as her back is broken. It reflects
no credit upon the management of the port of Calcutta that the only
means they have as yet been able to devise in case of a fire among the
shipping is to run the doomed ship ashore as quickly as possible on
some shoal place in such a manner as to render it impossible to ever
get her off again, Thus the Asia, a fine wooden ship, formerly the
Cunard steamer of that name, caught fire only a few years ago in much
the same way as the Ellen stuart. She was promptly taken by one of our
experienced harbourmasters across the river to the Seebpore Sands, and
then beached in such a way as to ensure her back being broken with the
utmost despatch. The Ellen Stuart was grounded within a quarter of a
mile of where some of the bones of the Asia yet remain, and of course
being grounded with equal skill, her back of necessity also broke, and
she will become a total loss, It seems passing strange that there
should be no place on the river Hooghly where a ship might not be
beached without running the serious risk of a total loss, and it is
surely not too much to expect that the Harbour authorities should see
to it. The only merit of the present method would seem to lie in all
this, that the ship is got rid of once and for all. But underwriters may
not unreasonably complain of this.
Wooden ship Toftcombs, built Liverpool, 1856, 673
tons, owned Steel, Liverpool, for trade to India. ON 14776, later barque rigged, 673 tons.
Since owned Steel, plausibly built by him.
In MNL to 1880, owned Davidson, Fife, registered Liverpool.
Voyage Bombay to Havre, August 2, 1879, put into Mauritius in need of repair. Cargo of cotton sold,
vessel condemned and sold.
[from
Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 29 February 1856]:
Loading Foreign. Calcutta. Toftcombs, Steele, J Poole or Imrie & Co. Feb 13
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 February 1857]:
For CALCUTTA. The remarkably fast sailing Ship Toftcombs, R.
Cordnier, Master; Register 673 tons, coppered, and classed at Lloyd'a A 1 for
thirteen years. This superior ship is Liverpool built, and has just completed
her first voyage. For freight or passage apply to IMRIE and TOMLINSON.
The A 1 Ship SWITHAMLEY will follow.
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 14 August 1879]:
... and the British barque Toftcombs, from Bombay to Havre, laden with
cotton, put into Mauritius on the 2nd inst; cargoes reported damaged;
vessels discharging for survey.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 06 October 1879]:
MAURITIUS, Aug. 26. .... Toftcombs has been
placed in dry dock for survey, and is now afloat. She will probably await
the owner's instructions before repairing.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 09 December 1879]:
Mauritius. Toftcombs was sold by public auction on Oct. 29. Her hull realised
Rs 2300; and her stores, provisions, &c, Rs 2500.
Wooden schooner Panuco, built Liverpool 1856, 109
tons, ON 16860, registered Liverpool, owed Dutton, for trade to S
America. By 1860, owned Jenkins, Caernarfon, for the North Wales slate
trade.
Voyage Port Dinorwic to Hamburg with slates, foundered 15
August 1861, off Rhinns of Islay, crew saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 December 1857]:
Loading west side of King's Dock, ... For TAMPICO, the British-built
schooner PANUCO, W H Ratsey, master, burthen per register 109 tons, A 1
at Lloyd's for eight years; of light draft of water, and will deliver
the whole of her cargo inside the bar. For freight apply to M'Nair
and Dutton.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 03 February 1859]:
For Puerto Cabella and Curacoa, the A 1 brig Panuco, ... A W Fowler & Son. ...
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 01 May 1860]:
CUXHAVEN. ApriI 23. The Ann brig, Pearson, from Hamburg, homeward bound
(ballast), was the vessel in collision with the Panuco schooner,
Jenkins, from Hamburg for Dublin, in coming down the Elbe to-day. Both
have sustained serious damage, and the latter has been obliged to come
into this harbour to discharge part of cargo and repair.
[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 23 August 1861]:
Coultorsay, Islay. Aug. 19. The schooner Panuco, of Carnarvon, Jenkins,
from Port Dinorwic for Hamburg, foundered 15th Aug. off the Rhuns[sic]
Lighthouse. Crew landed from their own boat.
[RCUS gives 6 crew, owned David Jenkins, cargo slates, 97 tons]
Wooden schooner Mary, built Liverpool, 1856, 75 tons.
ON 15193, registered Lancaster, initially owned Fisher, 75 tons.
For sale in 1860 at Barrow.
Shares also advertised for sale 1861.
Later
owned Walton, Whitehaven, then Walton, Barrow, 68 tons, in MNL to 1885.
No report of wreck found in newspapers.
Wooden ship Eliza, built Liverpool, 1857, owned Jackson, Liverpool, 291 tons,
registered Liverpool, ON 14682. Described as having iron beams in her construction.
Voyage Taganrog (sea of Azov) to Cobh, with wheat, ashore 27
November 1862, at Sagres Bay, near Lagos, Portugal. All 13 crew saved,
owned John Hurst.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 October 1858]:
LINE of PACKETS for BAHIA,.....The splendid new Liverpool-built clipper Ship ELIZA will
succeed.
[from Morning Advertiser - Wednesday 31 December 1862]:
Lisbon, Dec.23. The Eliza, from Taganrog to Queenstown, on shore in Sagres
Bay, seven leagues from Lagos, Nov. 27, had her stern stove in and
filled with water in the night of the 30th. A little cargo has been saved
in a damaged state and sold, as also the remains of the hull and the
materials saved.
Wooden schooner Cyclops, built Liverpool, 1857, 90 tons, for trade to Africa.
ON 16284, Liverpool 1857, 90 tons. Described in LR 1861 as having iron frames.
In MNL to 1864, registered Liverpool. Reported at Benin in August 1862, and no later reports.
Appropriation book states wrecked 1862/3.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 16 December 1857]:
Entered for loading: Benin, Africa. Cyclops, Bourne, E C Henry, Dec 14
[listed to 7 Jan 1858]
[from Evening Mail - Wednesday 14 December 1859]:
The ..., Cyclops, ... were in Benin river.
[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 11 October 1862]:
Liverpool, 10 th Oct, the Magregor Laird (ss), reports having
left the following vessels on the coast of Africa: Benin. 24 Aug. Cyclops, ...
Wooden schooner Mary Edmunds, built Liverpool, 1857, 122 tons,
registered Cardigan.
ON 18569, in MNL 1859-64, registered Cardigan.
Last voyage reported in newspapers is Dieppe to Liverpool, arriving 19 June 1864.
[from London Evening Standard - Monday 10 December 1860]:
The other catastrophe happened at the mouth of the Bristol Channel.
and, as regards loss of life, was of a more serious character. The
schooner Jane and Mary, Hughes master, was on her way from Cardiff to
Liverpool, and when about in mid-Channel she was run into by the
schooner Mary Edmund, Jenkins, of Cardigan; and so great was the force
with which the vessels came together that the schooner Jane and Mary filled
and went down in two or three minutes, Captain Hughes, one man, and a boy
perishing. Their bodies have not been recovered.
[from The Welshman - 12 September 1862]:
NEW QUAY. During the heavy gale of last week, the brigantine Mary Edmunds,
and the smacks Gwenllian and Speedwell were driven to the land
and stranded at Llangranog Bay. The last mentioned vessel became a
total wreck, and two of the men, in spite of every effort to save them
on the part of their relatives and friends on shore, and those of the
crew of the Gwenllian, lost their lives. One young man, however, the
son of the unfortunate mate, ventured into the high sea, and with
great courage buffetted the waves, and reached land in safety. The
other vessels have only been slightly damaged. The Mary Edmunds, as
soon as they got her to float, was conducted to this harbour for the
necessary repairs after the accident. [Mary Edmunds from Rotterdam to Portmadoc]
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 14 May 1864]:
Vessels sailed foreign, May 18. Mary Edmunds, 123, Jenkins, Cole & Jones, Rouen.
[19 June arrived Liverpool from Dieppe]
Wooden schooner Tom, built Liverpool 1857, 85 tons, owned
Liverpool, for coasting.
ON 19579. Liverpool, register closed 1918. In LR 1861.
[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 26 September 1857]:
Port of Chester. Arrivals. Sept. 18. Tom, Gates, Whitehaven, iron ore.
Wooden ship Vespasian, built Liverpool, 1858, 887 tons, owned Dixon,
Liverpool, for trade to India.
ON 21053, 886t, in MNL to 1864.
Lost in storm while loading at Calcutta on 5 October 1864.
[from Daily News (London) - Monday 14 March 1859]:
CALCUTTA. - The superb Liverpool-built clipper ship VESPASIAN, A 1 12
years, 886 tons register. J. ALEXANDER, Commander; loading in the
London Docks. For terms of freight, &c., apply to JAMES THOMSON and
Co., 6, Billiter-square, E.C.
[from Manchester Courier - Tuesday 01 November 1864]:
TERRIFIC HURRICANE AT CALCUTTA. GREAT LOSS OF SHIPPING. Calcutta was
visited by a terrific hurricane on the 5th of October, causing immense destruction
of shipping. The Nemesis was driven on shore, but was expected to got
off in time to leave a few days later with the next mails. The Bengal was
also driven on shore, supposed to be uninjured. The Nubia was
dismasted. No lives were lost in any of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamers. The workshops are uninjured, but other shore property is
much damaged. The British Company lost five vessels. The Alphee, a
French steamer was obliged to put back damaged. One hundred and fifty ships
were driven from their moorings, and damaged. There was no serious
loss of European lives. The loss of river craft was large.
The Shipping Gazette
of last evening says of 200 vessels in the Hooghly, ten are reported to have been
totally lost; of the remainder, twenty only are reported to be
seaworthy. The news has caused much excitement among the marine
insurance companies in the city. It is impossible at present to form any
estimate of the extent of these losses, but there is every appearance of
its being very large.
A telegram received in Liverpool, dated
Calcutta, 5th October, says: Terrible destruction of shipping; of
200 vessels in the river 19 totally lost, and three-fourths severely
damaged. Only 20 are seaworthy. All the remainder considerably
damaged. The Iron Duke, Tornado, Knight Commander all right. Great
Tasmania wrecked. Solway probably wrecked. Waterloo, Red Rose, and
War Eagle much damaged. Lady Gladstone and Macduff ashore,
considerably damaged. Twelve tug-steamers are destroyed. The Hooghly
Company's boats are safe and working. The Thunder and five of
Mackinnon's boats quite destroyed.
The following Liverpool ships are
also reported among those lost or severely damaged:- Baron Renfrew, Gorundpoor,
Loo Choo (new ship), Vespasian, Lady Franklin, Thug, Phoenix, Banshee,
Linnett, Statelie, Dhawarat and Fire Queen.
[other reports - Vespasian lost 10 men - later denied]
Wooden schooner Sarah, built Liverpool, 1858.
Lots of small schooners called Sarah - so hard to follow history. ON
21499, registered Liverpool 1858-9, 59 tons; Whitehaven 1860-67, 60
tons. Reported in Cumbrian shipping registers as built Liverpool 1858.
Voyage Whitehaven to Skerries (Ireland) leaving 10 January 1866,
missing presumed lost.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 March 1859]:
For Sale... The new Schooner SARAH; 80 tons OM, 63 tons NM. built at
Liverpool in 1858, carries 126 tons; will sail without ballast; is
round sterned, and admirably adapted for the coasting trade.
Dimensions: Length 68 feet; breadth 16 feet 4-10ths; depth 7 feet
1-10th. ...
[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 02 February 1866]:
The Recent Shipping Disasters. No news has been received of the schooner Sarah, of
Whitehaven, reported in our last missing, and all hope has now been
given up respecting her or her crew. The brig Sarah, Donaldson, left
Whitehaven for Dublin, with coals, last Wednesday, but put back on
Sunday night, having sustained damage. Intelligence has been
received that the Sarah Bragg, of Whitehaven, Stafford master, had been
collision with the basque Gladiolus, and had put back to Cardiff with
loss of mainmast, mainboom, and gaff. The barque was not materially
injured.
[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 22 February 1866]:
Drowned at sea, Mr. Edward Laidlow, mariner, on board the schooner
Sarah, which left Whitehaven on the 10th ult. for Skerries, aged 57
years.
Wooden schooner Jenny, built Liverpool, 1858. 41 tons.
ON 20775. Registered Liverpool 1858, then Whitehaven from 1869.
Voyage Newry to Runcorn with granite, sunk 30 April
1871, on Burbo Bank, owned James Simpson [from RCUS, MNL gives John
Kinley], crew of 3 saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 04 May 1871]:
Monday, May 1. Schooner Jenny of Maryport [sic] from Newry for Runcorn, with a
cargo of granite, grounded last night on Burbo Bank [No 27 per chart] and
is reported to have sunk, Crew saved.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 08 May 1871]:
Report of Joseph Messenger, Master of the Jenny schooner, of Whitehaven,
41 tons, from Newry, April 29, for Runcorn (granite stones, 65 tons).
On the 30th between 9 and 10 p.m, weather hazy, wind N.N.W.,
moderate, ship under single, reefed mainsail and foresail, heading
about S.E, and Crosby Lightvessel bearing E, we were on the port tack,
no Pilot on board. After passing the Crosby Lightvessel, we jibbed and
put ship on starboard tack, heading about S by E; helm was put hard to
starboard, and every endeavour made to prevent her coming up to the
westward, but the strong ebb tide against the port bow made her quite
unmanageable and she sheared onto the Burbo Bank and took the ground
at 11 pm, forging a little further on, and then remaining fast. As the
tide rose (on the 1st of May, about 5 am.) all sail was made in the
hope of driving her off, but the sea on the bank was very high, and she
commenced to labour heavily and make water. Seeing there was no
possible chance of saving her, there being no assistance at hand, we
took to our boat about 7 am., and landed in Liverpool about 8 am.
Ship has since become a total wreck.
Wooden brigantine Zegri (launch name William Malcom), built Liverpool
1859, 110 tons, as William Malcom, advertised for sale 1859 as a brig, renamed
Zegri by 1861, and registered Jersey 1866-71. ON 27129. RCUS
uses name Zegria, owned Edward de la Parelle, when sunk.
Voyage Jersey to Gaspe, sunk 23 October 1871, Natashquan, 7 crew saved.
[reported RCUS as a brigantine, also in newspapers (as Zegri) in November 1871]
[from Northern Daily Times - Thursday 28 July 1859]:
The fine new ten-years' Clipper Brig WILLIAM MALCOM, 110 tons
register, (about 137 tons OM), length 83 feet; breadth 19 3-10 feet; depth 11
5-10 feet; built at Liverpool this year; sheathed with yellow
metal; and shifts without ballast. Has a house on deck, and a very
large and strongly-framed hatchway. Is well masted, and a very
handsome model. Now lying in the Canning Dock. - For further
particulars apply to Charles Saunders, Esq., Merchant, ..
[In November 1859, William Malcomson [sic], 109, Jackson; was lying in Canning Dock.]
[from Morning Chronicle - Friday 13 April 1860]:
Liverpool, 12 April. Vessels off the Port. ... Zegri, brig.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 30 June 1871]:
Gaspe: Ships Arrived (out) Zegri, Le Boutillier, June 4, Jersey.
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Builder unknown - possibly Mersey.
Wooden ship Cestrian, built 1834, possibly in
Chester or on the Cheshire side of the Mersey (because of the name).
380 tons. The only builder active at Chester at this date was Mulvey -
and launches from his yard are well documented in newspapers. So
possibly built by Seddon or Russell on the Wirral shore.
For sale at Liverpool early 1834, described as new. Bought by Bibby
and owned by him to 1840. LR 1834-38 gives registered Liverpool, but
no location of build.
Wrecked after
grounding on the Causeway in Cardigan Bay, off Barmouth, 15 January
1849, returning from Bonny to Liverpool with palm oil.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 February 1834]:
For sale. The New Ship Cestrian. Now lying in George's Dock, near the
Mariners' Church, burthen per register 380 tons, built under
particular inspection of English and African Oak, completely
copper-fastened, has a poop and topgallant forecastle, will carry a
large cargo, at a light draught of water, will transport without
ballast, expected to sail fast. For further particulars, apply to John
Shand. [advert repeated April 1834]
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 June 1834]:
For Bombay, the new ship Cestrian, Captain Adam Kellock, burthen 400 tons,
apply to Messrs John Bibby & Co....
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Small sailing vessels: schooners, flats, smacks, sloops, built at
Liverpool 1820-60 (mainly from MNL 1872), including Garston and
Sandhills.
1823: King William the 4th Sr 61t ON4115;
1824: Kitty Sl 40t ON9214;
1825: Nestor Sr 69t ON15938;
1828: Tender Sk 46t ON1417; Dolphin Sk 30t ON16197;
Jane & Thomas Sk 45t ON1888; John Richard Askew Sr 88t;
Ann F 58t;
1831: Lizzie F 24t ON26184.
1832: John Sp 2t ON5994;
1834: Liverpool Sl 40t ON17799;
1835: Town of Liverpool Sl 37t ON17995;
1836: Salmon Sk 34t 23954; Turbot Sk 31t ON24358;
Oak 106t K 105t ON24220;
1837: Britt Sl 31t ON1364; Dolphin Sl 30t ON7045; Rock Sm 69t ON1408.
1838: Seagull Yl 39t ON10081;
1839: Fleetwood Cr 11t ON5993;
1840: Lune Sr 62t ON8821;
1841: John & Mary Sl 31t ON16499; Lucie F 51t ON28637;
1842: Mermaid Sk 28t ON11357; Vulcan F 67t ON16192;
1843: Mary Hannah Sr 86t ON1492;
Drake Sl 29t ON16866; Sir Robert Peel F (b Garston) 60t ON54963;
Stag Sl 29t ON7046; Victoria Sl 43t ON6034;
1844: George Canning Sl 42t ON1762;
1846: Jane 79t Sr ON1529;
Hercules F 112t ON2363;
Sampson F 112t ON2364;
1847: Mersey Sl 47t ON6019; Ann Sr 75t ON1528;
1848: George Sr 57t ON24219; John F 43t ON14766; Liver F 42t ON21048;
1849: William Sl 28t ON9816;
1850: Princess Charlotte Sl 39t ON1850; Wasp Sl 18t ON9376;
1851: Sky Lark Sl 37t ON11935;
1852: Pioneer Sr 53t ON7073; The Duke Sr 62t ON1946;
1853: Perseverence Sl 30t ON7057; Surprise F 27t ON29156;
1854: Lownds Sk 32t ON18202;
1855: Mary Anna 79t Sr ON1937;
Salt(b Widnes?) 54t Sr ON2351;
1856: Whitriggs 87t Sr ON15191;
Lindal Moor 87t Sr ON15192;
Gilbrow 87t Sr ON15196;
Mary 68t Sr ON15193; Hector F 55t ON21487;
1857: Ellen 67t Sp ON19984; Llanddulas Sp 70t ON19974;
Atlas F 43t ON22044; Eliza (b Sandhills) F 30t ON20455;
Queen of the May Sl 19t ON16277;
William (b Sandhills) F 31t ON20538;
1858: Mary Tatham Sr 57t ON27123; Good Hope Sr 13t ON27141;
Jenny Sr 41t 20775;
1860: Edwin & Emma Sr 60t ON28602; Curlew Sl 40t ON29486;
Wooden schooner King William the 4th built Liverpool 1823,
registered Caernarfon 110/1844, 71 tons. In MNL, ON4115, as King William Fourth and as
King William IV. In MNL to 1877, owned Evan Owen, Clynnog, 61 tons.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 04 June 1860]:
The schooner King William IV., of Carnarvon, with slates, was picked
up derelict this morning off the North Docks. She had three feet of
water above the cabin floor, and has been placed in George's Dock
Basin by Thomas Evans, boatman, Kemyel-cottage, New Brighton.
[from Liverpool Weekly Mercury - Saturday 17 May 1873]:
The King William [sic, IV in another report] of Carnarvon from
Dinorwic for Runcorn and a foreign schooner were in collision in the
river last evening. The former sustained damage to port quarter, and
was beached at Tranmere, where she fills with the tide.
Wooden schooner Nestor, built Liverpool, 1825.
Registered Grangemouth 15/1836, 75 tons. ON15938, later registered
Glasgow. In MNL to 1889, latterly owned McBurney, Bangor, Co. Down, 69 tons.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 30 July 1866]:
FOR SALE, The British-built Schooner NESTOR, 68 tons register;
carries 120 tons on 10 feet water: shifts wahout ballast: has lately
been rebuilt by her late owners, the Carron Company, is copper fastened; had new spars,
sails, and rigging eight months ago, at Ardrossan, is well found in
ropes, chains, anchors, and gear, and well adapted for the coasting
trade. If not instantly sold, will be sent away on another voyage.
Lying in Canada Dock. For further particulars apply to the CAPTAIN,
ON BOARD. [another advert: built at Liverpool]
Wooden smack/schooner Tender, built Liverpool
1828, owned Liverpool Dock Board unti 1869. Possibly used as a buoy
tender. Advert in 1853 seeks tenders for building a new schooner buoy
tender. Registered Liverpool 1855, 45 tons, ON1417. In MNL to 1874,
owned from 1870 by Latchford, Tralee, 45 tons, registered Liverpool.
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 05 March 1863]:
[Mersey regatta]... The distinguishing flags of each race will be
displayed at the main topmast head of the Schooner, tender to the
Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, which has been placed, by permission, at
the service of the Committee.
Wooden flat/sloop Ann (also Anne), built
Liverpool 1828, in LR to 1841, registered Liverpool then Beaumaris,
flat, owned Richards, 58 tons, trading to Newry. In LR1842-4 as Anne,
Sloop, 55 tons, built Liverpool 1828, owned by master Roberts,
Pwllheli, trading Newport to Liverpool. Not found MNL, but Ann/Anne
is a very common name.
Wooden smack Dolphin built Liverpool, 1828,
ON16197. Registered Liverpool 1833, 34 tons, registered Whitehaven
1869-1902. Boken up, register closed 1902. Latterly owned George
Dobson, Whitehaven, 23 tons.
[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 25 November 1876]:
WHITEHAVEN, 23rd Nov. Yesterday afternoon, when the Lady Downshire (s),
Dove, from Dundrum, was entering the harbour, she ran foul of the
fishing smack Dolphin, and knocked her stern off, broke the bowsprit
and topmast, and did other damage.
[from Maryport Advertiser - Saturday 05 April 1902]:
Whitehaven Harbour The monthly meeting of the Whitehaveu Harbour
Commissioners ..... Report of Harbour Master, stating that the fishing boat
"Dolphin" is, and has been for some years, laid up in the South
Harbour, and occupying a berth alongside the Quay to the detriment of
other fishing boats belonging to and frequenting the port, and that the
"Dolphin" causes damage to the Quay, and suggesting that the boat
be removed to the far sand. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr.
George Dobson, the owner of the "Dolphin", giving him notice that he
must remove his vessel from the Harbour within 14 days, and on his
failing to do so, the Harbour Master would remove the vessel to the far
sand at the expense and risk of Mr. Dobson.
Wooden flat/schooner Lizzie, built Liverpool, 1831, 25 tons. ON 26184.
owned Johnson, Liverpool. In RCUS: foundered 22-10-1870, on East Coast, crew of 2 saved.
Newspapers give sunk 17 Oct 1870.
[from London Evening Standard - Saturday 29 October 1870]:
NOTICE TO MARINERS. Woodbridge, Oct. 25. A schooner sunk, Oct. 17, between
the Shipwash and Bawdsey Sands, in eight fathoms of water: she lies in
the track of vessels.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 24 October 1870]:
Lizzie schooner, of this port, sunk off the Shipwash.
[Harwich Oct 19. Longboat marked Lizzie, Liverpool, picked up]
Wooden smack Rock, built Liverpool 1837 [from
LR]. Registered Liverpool 1844, 69 tons, later registered Beaumaris.
ON 1408, in MNL to 1867, latterly owned Knox, Liverpool. Reported sunk in Mersey
approaches, 10 March 1865, crew saved by Formby LB.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 16 March 1865]:
Friday March 10. A smack sunk on Taylor's bank. Crew saved by the Formby Lifeboat.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Wednesday 29 March 1865]:
March 30 1865 at 11 o'clock precisely, at the Formby Life-boat Station,
the whole of the following EFFECTS, recovered from the sloop ROCK,
comprising mast, boom, gaff, yard, and bowsprit, anchors and chains,
sails, rigging, running ropes, blocks, winches, and the hulk.
Wooden sloop Dolphin, built Liverpool, 1837, ON 7045. registered Liverpool
37/1852, 30 tons. Registered Cardigan 1869.
In MNL to 1883, latterly owned Davies, Llangranog, 30 tons.
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Tuesday 04 April 1882]:
The sloop Dolphin, bound to Dublin, has returned to Swansea, full of water. [with coals]
Wooden schooner Lune built Liverpool 1840, ON
8221. Registered Liverpool 204/1840, 70 tons, then Lancaster 7/1845,
70 tons. Initially owned Ulverston. Later registered Barrow. By 1861
owned Fisher, Barrow, sold 1872 to Ramsden, Barrow. Broken up
12/1886, when owned Ramsden, Barrow, 62 tons.
[from Soulby's Ulverston Advertiser and General Intelligencer - Thursday 22 December 1859]:
Schooner on Sale. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, the very serviceable and
stout SCHOONER, "LUNE", OF Ulverston, 110 tons carrying burthen.
with Sails, Ropes, Spars, &c., as she now lies at the Ulverston Canal
Foot. Apply to Mr. T. Roper, Mr. A. B. Salmon, or Captain Brewer,
who will show the Vessel. Ulversion. Dee. 21st. 1859.
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 22 April 1871]:
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ..
in the Royal hotel, Barrow-in-Furness, THE following SHARES in
Vessels, belonging to Barrow, and engaged in the trade of the
port:- ...., 8-64 shares in the schooner Lune, 61 tons reg. For particulars
apply at the Office of Mr. James Fisher, Shipping Agent, Barrow,...
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1881]:
NOTICE. To Marine Store Dealers and Others. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE
TREATY as she now lies at the Furness Railway Co's Dockyard, the hull
of the Schooner "LUNE". For further particulars apply to the Harbour
Master, Harbour Office, Barrow.
Woooden sloop/ketch John & Mary, built Liverpool
1841, ON16499, registered Liverpool 1853, 34 tons. For sale 1854, as a fishing smack. In 1865 owned Ball, Hoylake,
presumably for fishing. Later registered
Beaumaris 1868,, then from 1869 registered Cardiff, sloop, 31 tons, owned
Richard John, Aberthaw. Register closed 1892. Voyage to Brixham from
Newport, with coal, described as a ketch or schooner, was damaged
while at anchor by the schooner Wave of Gloucester and subsequently sank off
Lavernock, 22 November 1891.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Tuesday 24 November 1891]:
JOHN AND MARY ketch (coal), from Newport, in ballast,[sic] was in
collision, off Lavernock Point, with the ketch Wave, of Gloucester.
The John and Mary foundered, but the crew were saved. (Penarth, Nov
22.)
[from Gloucester Citizen - Friday 27 November 1891]:
COLLISION IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. SUNK BY A GLOUCESTER SCHOONER. Early
on Thursday morning [sic] the schooner John and Mary, from Newport for
Brixham, with coal, was run into while at anchor between Sully and
Lavernock Point by the schooner Wave, of Gloucester. The latter vessel
was able to proceed, but the John and Mary received considerable
damage to her hull and head-gear, and, as she was making water fast,
was beached between Sully and Lavernock, with a view to temporarily
repairing her hull. Subsequently, the steam-tug John Bull, of Cardiff,
hove in sight, and, as the master of the schooner feared she would
become a total wreck if bad weather set in, he commissioned the master
of the tug to tow his vessel to a sheltered spot on the Cardiff Mud.
About a quarter of a mile off Lavernock, however, the schooner
commenced to settle down, and sank in deep water a few minutes later.
The crew, who escaped in their own boat, were taken on board the tug
and landed at Cardiff. The masts of the John and Mary can just be seen
above low water, and as she foundered in the fairway, the sunken wreck
is dangerous to navigation. [other reports quote: Sunday 22 November,
foundered half a mile off Lavernock]
Lumps Hercules and Sampson, built Liverpool, 1846, 112 tons,
ON 2363 and 2364. Used by Liverpool Steam Tug Company for lifting sunken vessels. Listed
in MNL as flats.
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 15 August 1867]:
Liverpool Steam Tug Company. ......
The fleet consists of the following vessels, viz. iron: Cruiser
180hp; Blazer 160hp; Rattler 120hp; Prince Arthur 100hp; Rescue 100hp;
Slasher 100hp; Fury 100hp; Samson 100hp; Despatch 80hp; Grappler 80hp;
wood: Tartar 100hp. Estella - screw; Albert, Victoria, Prince - flats.
Hercules and Samson [sic] - lumps, with valuable chains,
diving apparatus, steam pumps. etc.
Wooden sloop/ketch Princess Charlotte, built
Liverpool 1850, ON1850; Registered Liverpool 1850, 39 tons. Registered
Bideford, owned Tamlyn, Appledore, 1895-7, 32 tons. In MNL to 1897. Ashore at Baggy
Point (headland NW of Croyde) 19 April 1897.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 19 April 1897]:
Priness Charlotte. Croyde. April 19. 12 20pm. Pricess Charlotte (ketch) of Bideford
ashore at Baggy Point, will become a total wreck. [from Appledore for Cardiff, crew saved]
Wooden sloop Sky Lark (also Skylark). built
Liverpool, 1851, [date from MNL], ON 11935, registered Liverpool
390/1854, 37 tons, latterly owned Grant, Cardiff, in MNL to 1907.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 13 April 1888]:
BOATING FATALITY AT NEW BRIGHTON. A man named J. Brown, a fisherman, residing
in Hoylake, was drowned yesterday afternoon off New Brighton. The
deceased was on board the fishing sloop Skylark, and while dragging in
a net he was struck by the boom and knocked overboard. He sank and was
drowned, in spite of efforts made to save him by the other men on
board, and his body was not been recovered.
Wooden smack Lownds (also Lounds, Lowndes), built Liverpool, 1854.
ON 18202. Registered Chester 1854, 31 tons. Registered Fleetwood 1857, Ramsey 1877,
Tralee from 1878. In MNL to 1894, latterly owned McClean, Dingle, 32 tons.
[from Northern Daily Times - Saturday 17 May 1856]:
FOR SALE, the fine Fishing Smack LOWNDS; 31 tons per register;
built at Liverpool in 1854; is a strong and substantially built vessel, well
found in stores, including a full and complete set of TRAWLING
GEAR, and is now ready for immediate employment. Length 56 feet,
breadth 12 feet 5-10ths, depth 6 feet 7-10ths. In George's Dock. ...
[from Fleetwood Chronicle - Friday 22 March 1861]:
ON SALE, by Private Treaty, One-third part of FISHING SMACK "LOWNDES",
carries 45 tons dead weight. She is well found, and now engaged in deep sea
fishing. Apply to S. HOPE, Fleetwood.
Wooden schooner Mary Tatham; built Liverpool,
1858, ON27123. Registered Liverpool 1859, 56 tons. Registered Dublin
1859-62, Chester 1863-7, then Beaumasris 1868-73. In MNL to 1875,
owned Richards, Bangor, 57 tons. Driven ashore off
Lytham, with pipeclay for Preston, 2 January 1875, crew of 4 saved by
Lytham lifeboat.
[from Northern Daily Times - Tuesday 30 November 1858]:
FOR SALE the new Schooner MARY TATHAM; 86 tons o.m., 70 tons n.m.;
built at Liverpool this year; to class A 1 at Lloyd's, for 8 years;
her frame is all of the best English oak; has a flat floor with fine
ends; is copper-fastened, and well adapted for the coasting trade..
Dimensions: Length, 67 feet; breadth, 16 fact; depth, 8.5 feet; lying
in Stanley Dock. [£690 was highest offer - so withdrawn - March 1859;
re-advertised April 1859; for sale again March-August 1863; stated that her frame was
originally intended for a gunboat]
[from Kendal Mercury - Saturday 19 January 1867]:
The late gales. ... the Moelfra lifeboat brought ashore four men from
the schooner Mary Tatham of Chester,..
[from Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 09 January 1875]:
WRECK OF A VESSEL AT LYTHAM. A Messenger arrived at the Lytham Lifeboat
Station of the National Institution in breathless baste on Saturday
morning with intelligence that a schooner was lying sunk on one of the
outlying banks off here, and that the crew were clinging to the
vessel. As quickly as possible the lifeboat was launched, and was
happily successful in saving the shipwrecked crew, consisting of three
men and a boy, whom she landed in a very exhausted state, as will
readily be supposed when it is remembered that Friday night was one of
the most pitiless nights on record in this neighbourhood. The wrecked
vessel was the schooner Mary Tatham, of Beaumaris, bound to Preston,
with 105 tons of pipeclay. [struck Salthouse Bank]
Wooden schooner Edwin & Emma; built Liverpool, 1860.
Registered Liverpool 105/1860, 62 tons. ON28602. Owned Cartnel, Liverpool.
In MNL to 1893, from 1874 owned Williams, Llaneugrad, Anglesey, 63 tons.
Last newspaper report found: in Runcorn Dock, October 1891.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 21 November 1861]:
SHIP'S REPORT. Report of captain William Iddon, master of the
schooner Edwin and Emma, of and from Liverpool, 62 tons register, for
Wicklow, (Indian corn): Left Liverpool Oct 27, at 5 a.m., weather
fine, wind fresh from the east. Proceeded, and in consequence of bad
weather put into Holyhead for shelter, and came to an anchor at the
entrance of the New Harbour. On Thursday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m., the
weather being squally, and the wind north, a strong breeze, being at
anchor at Holyhead, the harbour boat ordered the master to move his vessel
more into the harbour; so got her under weigh, and was making a tack
towards the breakwater, when the schooner Blue Grit was on the tack,
a little to windward. The master hailed him to put the Blue Grit
about, which he did try to do, but she missed stays. At same time
stayed the Edwin and Emma, but in consequence of the Blue Grit missing
stays they came into collision, the Edwin and Emma carrying away
bowsprit and foretopmast; when she bore up for the Old Harbour.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 25 October 1872]:
AMLWCH. Oct 23. The Edwin and Emma, schooner of Liverpool, Iddon,
from Runcorn for Newry (coals) ran aground near Moelfra, Oct 16,
and the rocks have gone through her. The cargo may be saved.
[was put back in service]
[from Dundee Advertiser - Monday 15 July 1889]:
Edwin and Emma left Liverpool for Aberdeen, July 11.
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Tuesday 25 March 1890]:
Runcorn Dock: Edwin and Emma 62 Williams. [sailed April 2 for Holyhead]
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 27 June 1890]:
Portinllaen: sailed. Edwin & Emma, Williams, Llanselhaiarn. [sic
Llanaelhaearn, near Trefor]
[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 01 October 1891]:
Runcorn Dock: Edwin & Emma, 62, Williams. [no later newspaper reports]
Iron sloop/flat Curlew, built Liverpool, 1860. Registered Chester 1861, 39 tons.
ON 29486. In 1865 owned Walker, Chester.
In MNL to 1891, owned John Owens, Holywell, 40t.
[from Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 02 March 1863]:
On Saturday morning last, a flat named the Curlew, Chester, came in
contact with tha Liverpool Steamtug Company's steamer Despatch whilst
lying at the great Landing-stage. Tha steamer received damage to her
stem and her steering gear.
[from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 17 November 1866]:
Six Lives Saved off Hoylake, On Thursday last, during the height of the gale,
Captain Davies, of the Mostyn steamer Prince of Wales, had the
satisfaction of being able to save six poor creatures from their
death. It appears that the iron flat Curlew, belonging to Messrs.
Walker, Parker, and Co., left Liverpool for Dee Bank with 40 tons of
lead, but being caught in the gale she became totally disabled, having
main-boom and gaff broken, and the heavy sea making a clean breach
over her. It was in this state, and riding by her only anchor within
two lengths of the rocks on the Hilbre Island, that Captain Davies
perceived her, with a signal of distress flying. He at once shaped his course
for her, but the sea ran so high that it was with the utmost
difficulty he could take his vessel near enough to get a rope to the
flat. In this emergency, however, he was ably assisted by his mate and
crew, who worked willingly and cheerfully to save life, and after some
considerable time they succeeded in getting a new hawser made fast to
the flat, and towing her at great risk safely into Mostyn. It turned
out to be a great mercy that the Prince of Wales steamer was able to
tow the flat, for another steamer had been with her and had to leave
her. The expressions of gratitude from the crew of the flat to those
on the Prince of Wales, when they reached Mostyn, were unbounded, for,
in addition to the captain and mate, the captain had his wife and
three children on board, and had been obliged to close them up in the
cabin to prevent them being washed away.
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