This covers sailing vessels built in the Solway: at Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Harrington, Workington, Maryport, Allonby, Port Carlisle, Carlisle, Annan and the river Nith [Carsethorn, Glencaple, Kelton, Kingholm]. Dates to 1860 with detail; list to 1900. [*** under construction -- so far mainly Whitehaven 1830-49 ***]
See also:
Early steam vessels in NW England;
Sailing vessels built Morecambe Bay;
Steam vessels built at Preston;
Sailing vessels built in the Ribble;
Steam Vessels built Liverpool and the Mersey;
Sailing Vessels built Liverpool and the Mersey;
Steam Vessels built in the Dee Estuary;
Sailing Vessels built in the Dee Estuary and N Wales.
MDHB wreck listings
Main index
Ravenglass built vessels:
Cumberland of Whitehaven 140t 1735 armed 10 guns 18 men
Mary snow 137t 1742 reg Wh 163/1786, BU 1807
Whitehaven (steam vessels here)
Brocklebank, Daniel; then Thomas and John.
Robert Hardy.
Whiteside & Scott.
Lumley Kennedy
Hugh Williamson
Whitehaven Ship Building Company
Other Whitehaven builders.
Unknown builder at Whitehaven
Built D, then T & J Brocklebank, Whitehaven. [steamers here ]. Vessels built for Blocklebank's themelves, unless marked otherwise.
Information from Ship-builder's site: D Brocklebank; T & J Brocklebank; Brocklebank Fleet List; MNL; LR; Cumbria shipping registers; Newspapers;
Daniel Brocklebank moved from America to Whitehaven in 1775, as
master of his wno boat, Castor. This was fitted out as a privateer.
He expanded in the following years into operating a fleet of ships,
and then into building them from around 1785, building abou 26
vessels. Following Brocklebank's death in 1801, his sons Thomas and
John took over the business, which was incorporated as Thomas and John
Brocklebank.
The line's operations were based out of Liverpool and run by Thomas
Brocklebank, while John ran the Whitehaven shipyard until his death in
1831. The next generation of Brocklebanks, Thomas Jr. and Ralph,
became partners in the business in 1843, and the following year the
line reached its peak with a fleet of fifty ships.
In 1865 the shipyard at Whitehaven closed.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 06 July 1847]:
... The paper I hold in my hand contains a list of 51 vessels built at
our yard [Brocklebank] between February, 1827 and March, 1847, according
to which the average tonnage per year turned out by them is 614 tons;
that estimate includes the large vessels at present on the stocks.
Should the vessels be launched this year, they would amount to one
thousand tons. The tonnage of another vessel on the stocks is about
600 tons; it will be the largest vessel ever built by the firm. The
vessels are built for Messrs. Brocklebank's own use. Not more than
three out of the number of 51 were built for other parties.
Some of their vessels lasted very well: Patriot
Queen was in service over 50 years; Rimac rounded Cape
Horn 56 times without incident.
Alfred S 1796
Balfour Bk 1809
Shammon Bg 1816
Superior Bg 1825
Mite Sl 1830
Tampico Bg 1830
Avoca Bk 1830
Bonanza Sr 1830
Mackerel Cu 1831
Hindoo Bk 1831
Mazeppa Br 1831
Bransty Bg 1832
Patriot King Bq 1832
Lord Althorp Bg 1832
Mary Gordon Sl 1833
Jumna S 1833
Rimac Bg 1834
Earl Grey Bg 1834
Ituna Bg 1834
Globe Bg 1836
Tigris S 1836
Fairie Sl 1837
Dryad Bg 1837
Mite Sl 1837
Patriot Queen S 1838
Horsburgh S 1838
Druid Sr 1838
Santon Bk 1838
Aden Bk 1839
Swallow Bk 1839
Kestrel Bg 1840
Princess Royal S 1841
Valparaiso Bk 1841
Callao Bg 1842
Camana Bg 1842
Lanercost Bk 1842
Patna Bk 1842
Robert Pulsford S 1842
Unknown Sr 1844
Courier Br 1845
Sir Henry Pottinger Bk 1845
Crisis S 1847
Thomas Brocklebank S 1847
Harold S 1849
Wooden ship Alfred, built Daniel Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1796, 314t. Owned Brocklebank, by 1836 whaling, crushed in ice, Davis straits, 3 July 1847, crew saved. More history
[from Hull Packet - Friday 17 September 1847]:
LOSS OF TWO WHALING SHIPS. THE BON ACCORD OF HULL, AND THE ALFRED OF
BONESS. SUBSEQUENT SUFFERINGS OF THE CREWS. We regret that we have
this week to record the total loss of two vessels, employed in the
Davis Strait Fishery - one the Bon Accord of Hull, commanded by
Captain Lee, and the other the Alfred of Boness. .... In addition to
the above, Mr. Robert Collinison, who arrived hero from Hamburgh, on
Wednesday, states that there were in that port fourteen of the crew of
the Alfred, who had arrived from Davis' Straits, via Copenhagen, and
reported that the whole of the crews of both the wrecked vessels were
saved, except one of the Bon Accord's, who died previous to her loss,
and another of the same crew by falling from an ice berg. Both were
Shetlandmen. [loss 3rd July, ships destroyed by ice]
Wooden barque Balfour, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1809, 310 tons, ON2275. Armed, traded to East and West Indies. registered Liverpool. 20/03/1865: Abandoned in a sinking condition in the Bay of Biscay, on a voyage from the Tyne to Cadiz with a cargo of coal & coke, crew saved. More history
[from Shields Daily Gazette - Saturday 01 April 1865]:
LOSS OF THE BARQUE BALFOUR OF NORTH SHIELDS. The barque Balfour,
Benham, of and from Shields for Cadiz (coal and coke), having
experienced heavy ales from SSE in the Bay of Biscay, and the vessel
having been struck with heavy seas, unshipping the wheel, filling the
cabin with water, and sweeping away the galley, was abandoned on the
20th ult. After the crew had been at the pumps for 50 hours, hoisted
the ensign, when the French schooner Jeanne, of Dunkirk bore down and
took them off and landed them at Dunkirk, the 29th inst. When abandoned
the Balfour had five feet water in her hold. The Balfour was 310 tons
register, built at Whitehaven in 1809, and was the property of William
Johnson, North Shields.
1815 the maiden voyage of the new ship Princess Charlotte to Calcutta
was a success following the end of the East India Company's monopoly.
[sold 1839 to Scarborough] 514t
Wooden brig Shammon (also Shannon), built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1816, 161 tons, owned Hale & Co, master Hale for Liverpool - Ireland service. By 1844, owned Fletcher, Whitehaven. Voyage Dunlaoghaire to Whitehaven, driven ashore near Balbriggan, 2 November 1844, 3 crew drowned, 5 saved.
[from Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 12 November 1844]:
The total loss of the brig Shammon, Collins, this port, during a severe storm
which visited the Irish coast on the 2d and 3d instant, the particulars
of which are as follows:
The Shammon sailed from Kingstown on Wednesday evening
the 30th ult., and had nearly reached this port when she was driven back by
the storm, and eventually went on shore about a mile north of
Balbriggan harbour, at twelve o'clock on Saturday the 2d instant, during s
vere gale with the wind at East. On the vessel striking, four of the crew
immediately landed in her own boat, leaving the captain, mate, and two of
the crew on board of the ill-fated vessel. At three o'clock she lay
over on her beam ends, and the four persons on board were seen
clinging to the main shrouds, the sea was so rough that no boat could venture
to their assistance. Soon after this the decks gave way, and along with
them the masts, when she turned nearly keel uppermost, and three of the number
board were precipitated into the water, one, a boy, came ashore on a
plank; the other two (the captain and a man) attempted to swim on
shore, but, melancholy to relate, were drowned. The mate was now the only
person remaining the wreck, and meeting with a hole in the bottom the
vessel, clung to it until assistance went from the shore, but not before
life had become nearly extinct. The utmost exertions were made by the
coast guard and the inhabitants to save the unfortunate mariners during
the raging of the storm, but their efforts proved of no avail. The Shammon
was 161 tons register, in first-rate repair, and launched at this port in
1816, by Messrs. Brocklebank.
Wooden brig Superior, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1825, 250 tons, ON23228, More history. Wrecked in storm at Vassilikos, Black Sea, 13 November 1859,
[from Lloyd's List - Friday 25 November 1859]:
VARNA, 24th Nov. ... Vassilikos,
Brigs, English SUPERIOR, Robertson; .... totally lost
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 20 December 1859]:
CONSTANTINOPLE Dec. 6. Captain John Robertson, of the brig Superior,
wrecked at Vassiliko (as previously reported), and the following,
being part of the crew, viz. Samuel Allen, chief mate; Peter Kuper,
John Carty, and Edward Quinn, have been forwarded to-day for England,
from the Constantinople Sailors' Home.
Wooden sloop Mite, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1830, 54 tons, missing 1833. A new Mite was built 1837. Traded Whitehaven to Liverpool. Missing voyage from Whitehaven during gale of 19-20 February, 1843.
[from Bell's New Weekly Messenger - Sunday 10 March 1833]:
Whitehaven, 5th March. Among the vessels which sailed from this port
preceding the Gale of the 19th and 20th ult. the following are yet
unaccounted for: Aurora, Cannon; Union, Bibby; Despatch, Clark;
and Mite, M'Mullen. [Mite reported taking iron ore to Cardiff;
other three taking coal to Dublin]
[from here]:
William Sharp, whose father was a sailor in
Messrs Brocklebank's employ, and lost his life in one of Messrs
Brocklebank's vessels (the Mite) some years ago.
Wooden brig Tampico, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1830, 129 tons, owned Brocklebank. Sold (as brigantine) 1839 and owned Harrington, registered Workington 3/1839. In August 1842, master changed from Winder to Greggs. Voyage Limerick to Glasson, with wheat, oats, etc, struck rock entering Sligo, 5 January 1843, only 3 of crew of 7 saved.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 November
1830]:
For VERA CRUZ, Loading in Prince's Dock, The superior new Brigantine
TAMPICO, Benj. Sproule, Master; Burthen per register 130 tons; sails
remarkably fast, and is in every respect an excellent conveyance; her
accommodations for passengers are spacious, and fitted up with every
requisite for comfort and convenience. THOS. and JNO. BROCKLEBANK
[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 12 January 1843]:
Sligo, 9th Jan. The Tampico, Greggs, from Limerick to Glasson Dock,
struck on a rock in this Bay during the night of the 5th inst., and
became a total wreck; four of the Crew drowned; the Master and two men
saved. [master Greggs]
[from
Limerick Chronicle - Wednesday 18 January 1843]:
MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK. The schooner Tampico, Gregg, of Workington,
laden with wheat, oats, and beans, from Limerick, and bound for
Glassondock, after having been on her beam ends, and lost binnacle,
with compasses, &c. was running for Sligo harbour on the night of the
5th inst. in a thick shower, struck on Harbowling [sic, Ardboline],
near Roughley Point, and became a total wreck. The master and two of
the crew were saved by a boat which put off from the Roughley [sic
Raghly] pilot station. Four of the sailors were drowned. Two of the
bodies were washed ashore, and an inquest held by Alexander Burrows,
Esq. on them. The following evidence was given: Thomas Curry, sailor,
who being sworn, saith that he was foremast man on board the schooner
Tampico, bound from Limerick to Glassondock, for which from (Tarbert
Roads,) he sailed in said vessel on the 2d of January, with a cargo of
wheat, oats, and beans, and that on the second day after leaving
Tarbert, the vessel sustained some damage in a gale, which obliged the
Captain to bear up for the harbour of Sligo, near which, off Roughley,
the vessel struck, at about 10 p.m. on the 5th in a fog, upon
Harbowling rock, upon which she remained for some hours, and went to
pieces; three of the crew. consisting of seven persons, namely, the
Captain. Wm. Gregg, the above named Thomas Curry, and Charles Jay,
having been saved; the remaining four, namely, William Cohen. the
mate, Simon Flanagan, James Curry, and James Walker were washed off
the wreck, and drowned; the deceased, Simon Flanagan, was washed
overboard about 5 o'clock, a.m. on the 6th ; the remaining three,
namely, William Gregg, Thomas Curry, and Charles Jay, having been
rescued by Thomas Carway and his crew in a boat. He states further
that they were so exhausted by fatigue and exposure to cold and wet,
that they could not possibly have survived much longer. Charles Jay.
one of the survivors who was on board of the Tampico, corroborated the
above statement.
Wooden barque Avoca, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1830, 256 tons, owned Brocklebank. Registered Whitehaven 11/1830. Shares for sale at Whitehaven 1847. Reg closed 1858. [another vessel of the same name was launched at Waterford 1855]
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 February 1830]:
A new barque of 256 tons register, called the Evoke[sic, Avoca], was launched from
the building-yard of Messrs. Brocklebank at this port, on Thursday
last.
[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 08 May 1847]:
New Zealand. Auckland Nov 30 1846. The barque Avoca leaves here tomorrow with 350 tons
of copper ore, from the Kauau-mine, for Sydney, and sarsaparilla has
been found lately in great abundance.
[from Daily News (London) - Tuesday 13 September 1853]:
Barque Avoca, Crowner, master, 138 days from Cardiff, having been
wind-bound 28 days in the Straits of Conception; drove in with
westerly gales; foresail, topsail, and main spencer split and mizen
boom carried away. June 1. [Later arrived Valparaiso]
Wooden schooner Bonanza, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1830, Described as a topsail schooner or brigantine. Registered Liverpool 127/1835, ON10510, 176 tons, later 47/1856. In MNL to 1857. Sailed 4 October 1856 from Porto Cabello for Rio Hacha, no reports found after that - so possibly went missing.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 April 1830]:
On Saturday last, a very handsome three-masted schooner called
the Bozanza [sic, Bonanza] of 176 tons register, was launched from the yard of Messrs.
Brocklebank, at this place, and intended for the foreign
trade.
Wooden barque Hindoo, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1831, ON5609. Registered Liverpool to 1879, 266 tons Voyage Montreal to Liverpool, with petroleum oil, driven ashore near Crosby LH, 23 October 1862, 5 crew lost. Salvaged - since advertised for sale September 1863. In MNL to 1879.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 January 1831]:
A fine new barque called the Hindoo, burthen 268 tons register
measurement, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. T. and J.
Brocklebank, of Whitehaven, on Thursday last; she is intended for the
South American trade, and to be commanded by Capt. Joseph Pindar.
[from
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 28 October 1862]:
THE LOSS OF THE BARQUE HINDOO, INQUEST ON THE SUFFERERS. Yesterday
... coroner for this district of the
county or Lancaster, held an Inquiry at tke Blundeli Arms Inn,
Little Crosby, before a highly-respectable jury, touching the death of
John Andrew Johnston, aged 21 years, second mate of the barque Hindoo;
John Dawson, 28, carpenter; Thomas Neville, 48, and Patrick Carty,
28, able seamen; and William Ward, 14, all of whom were drowned early
on Wednesday morning, when the unfortunate vessel went ashore off
Crosby in the terrific gale which was then blowing. ...
Michael Murphy of Liverpool, Captain, said: ... At nine o'clock on
Wednesday evening I took a pilot at Point Lynas. His name was Shaw,
and he came from the pilot boat No. 3. We hove-to for the night, and next
morning, as soon as it had cleared a little, we ran, wearing
occasionally, but keeping a fair way. We made the north-west
lighthouse, and afterwards the bell buoy, as well as one or two of the
leading buoys. Feeling all confidence, I left the ship to the pilot,
retiring to change my clothes. We were then close upon thu bar, off
Formby. In a few minutes I found the ship being braced-up to the wind,
and I left the cabin, which was upon the deck, end remonstrated with the
pilot. He replied that the sea was too heavy on the bar for her to
cross with safety, and he added that he had not seen so heavy a sea
there.
I repeatedly told him that our only chance was to take the bar, and
that it would be our destruction to do otherwise. There was a heavy
gale of wind blowing at the time. In a few minutes I was in the fore
part of the round house, and the pilot was upon the top, when he sent
word that he wanted me. I went to him, and he then said - "We are
close on the bank now, and can't keep off much longer. What shall we
do?" I said it was what I had told him, and there was nothing for it
but to clew up the sails and let go the anchors; he concurred, and
that was done. Immediately, both anchors being run out. Whilst
furling, the ship struck heavily aft, and the starboard cable parted.
I called out to bear a hand down from aloft, and then ordered the
masts to be cut away. This was done promptly, the pilot and myself
both assisting. The ship proved to be filling fast, and was striking
heavily on the fall of each sea, the anchor at times coming away and
at other times holding. I thought it was about four o'clock when we
first let go anchor. We so waited on the chance of the tide relieving
us until about nine o'clock, when I concluded the only chance left was
to slip the remaining anchor and allow us to float ashore upon the
rising tide. After cutting away the masts, the pilot took no principal
part, but consulted with me, and appeared to concur in all that I did.
The anchor was slipped and we drifted shoreward bumping heavily with
every sea. The rudder had gone over on our originally striking, and
the ship went broadside to the sea, which washed directly over the
deck. We had commenced to unshackle about nine o'clock, and from about
ten o'clock were fairly adrift; we had no light on board. About 11 30,
as I thought, on the ship grounding all fast, the starboard side flew
out with a portion of the cargo, followed by the other on the next
sea, and I saw a dozen of the crew rush away from me, the mate at the
same time calling to me to save myself. I and two of the crew remained
on the deck, which was separated from the sides of the ship, and
continued to drift further to shore. The cargo was afloat about us.
The lifeboat then showed a light and hailed us; I returned their hail
and bade them come to leeward and we could come on board, I heard no
reply and I saw nothing of the boat. It is my belief she might have
saved all hands had she only boarded us. The deck gave way under me,
and my hands being covered with oil I had to be hauled up by the two
men on the deck. We proceeded to the round house, and then the sea
fell considerably and very suddenly. We next found we were on the bank
in only a foot or two of water. One of the men striking a match caused
the oil within and around the round house to ignite, and we found
ourselves unable to extinguish this. The clothes of the crew were
chiefly within this. Going towards this part of the deck, three of the
crew hailed us from the other portion of the wreck. and we assisted
them to join us. We could get no further answers to our hailing, This
was about one o'clock. We left the wreck and waded ashore, and went to
the Crosby Lighthouse, where we were received and well treated. In a
while we returned to the wreck from which it was said there was a cry,
and two officers, the light keeper, and three of ourselves went and
found the steward lashed to the wreck, and in a state of
insensibility. He was taken to the lighthouse and brought round; we
had previously found that five of the crew were missing, and these
must have been found after my leaving for Liverpool the same morning.
[from
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 23 January 1879]:
Kinsale. Jan 21. The barque Hindoo, Irvine, with petroleum, for
Bristol, four days from Queenstown. has put in with loss of sails;
vessel making water; men exhausted. [later reported off Bristol 29 January]
Wooden cutter Mackerel, built Whitehaven 1831, ON17221.
Listed in Brocklebank fleet so presumed built by them. Registered Whitehaven 6/1850.
In MNL to 1899, smack registered Whitehaven, 17 tons, owned McLeod, Kyleakin.
Name suggests used for fishing.
Wooden brigantine Mazeppa, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1831, ON2891, 134 tons. By 1862 reg West Hartlepool. In MNL to 1864. More history.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 October 1831]:
For VERA CRUZ, The very fine new brigantine, MAZEPPA, 134 tons per
register, Joseph Witson, Master (Who is well acquainted with the the
Gulph of Mexico;) has excellent accommodations for passengers, and is
in every respect a first-rate conveyance. Apply to THOS. & JOHN BROCKLEBANK.
Wooden brig Bransty , built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1831, 99 tons, ON13121. Registered Whitehaven, in MNL to 1881. Voyage Whitehaven to Newport with oats, wrecked on Long Rocks, Dundrum Bay, County Down, 8th February 1881; all 4 crew saved.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 February 1832]:
On Friday last, a handsome new brig called the Bransty, about 126 tons
was launched from the building yard of Messrs, Brocklebank, at
Whitehaven.
[from
Shields Daily Gazette - Wednesday 09 February 1881:
The: brigantine Bransty, of Whitehaven, bound to Penarth, laden with
oats, has been wrecked at Tyrella, County Down; crew saved by
lifeboat. The master broke his leg; the vessel will probably break up.
Wooden barque Patriot King, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1832, 338 tons, ON1696, reg Liverpool, for sale May to July 1868. Reported broken up 1868.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 03 April 1832]:
A handsome barque was launched from the building of Messrs. T. and J..
Brocklebank, on the morning of the 31st ult., she was named PATRIOT
KING, and registers 339 tons, to be commanded by Capt. Joseph Pinder,
in the East India Trade.
Wooden brig Lord Althorp. built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1832, 233 tons. Probably launched as Renovator. Registered Liverpool 20/1832, ON1020, In MNL to 1861. Voyage Liverpool to Pernambuco, arrival reported September 1858, sailed 15 January 1859 for Liverpool. Probably went missing.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 09 July 1832]: On Saturday week, a fine copper-fastened brig, called the Renovator was launched from the building yard of Messrs Brocklebank, at Whitehaven, burthen per register 233 tons, and intended for the South American trade.
[from
Lancaster Herald and Town and County Advertiser - Saturday 21 July 1832]:
The quickest passage ever known, we believe, between this port and
Liverpool, was made on Saturday, by the Lord Althorp, a brig which was launched
a few days ago by Messrs. Brocklebank, from their ship yard in
Whitehaven. She sailed at one o'clock, was off the light at Liverpool
by eight the same evening, and in dock by half past nine.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 30 August 1832]:
For CALCUTTA. The fine new Brig LORD ALTHORP, Having a large proportion
of her cargo engaged, will be quickly despatched; expected to sail
remarkably fast, and has very excellent accommodations for passengers. Apply to
Messrs T. & J. Brocklebank. [234 tons in other adverts]
Wooden sloop Mary Gordon, built Whitehaven
1833, listed as in Brocklebank fleet, 55 tons, but sold 1833, so
probably built by them. In the list of Whitehaven registered vessels
of 1840. Not found MNL. Newspapers report a sloop Mary Gordon of
Whitehaven trading Strangford to Belfast 1836-8.
Wooden ship Jumna, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1833, registered Liverpool, 99/1833, 365 tons, ON25674, 1858 registered Dundee for whaling. An auxiliary screw engine was fitted 1862, but she was lost while whaling in lat 70 N, on 6 July 1863. Crew saved.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 April 1833]:
Launch. Yesterday morning was launched fram the building yard of Messrs T.
and J. Brocklebank, of this town, in the presence of a vast body of
spectators, a magnificent ship called the Jumna, burthen 364 tons, The
Jumna is a first class vessel, built for the East India trade, and
like most of the vessels of this extensive house, is built for their
own use. She is coppered and copper-fastened, and of a build
calculated for speed as well as burthen. She is built on the model of
the Patriot King, launched from the same yard last year, only having
twelve inches more in the beam.
[from
Dundee, Perth, and Cupar Advertiser - Friday 09 October 1863]:
LOSS OF THREE WHALERS. A telegram has been received from Captain
Patterson, of the Pacific, of Aberdeen, advising the loss of that vessel,
and of the Lady Sale, of Hull, and the Jumna, of Dundee - crews all saved. The
three ships were all lost on or about the 29th of June, at which time
they would probably be making the hazardous crossing for Melville Bay.
The Pacific was a sailing vessel; the Lady Sale was a small screw
steamer; the Jumna, formerly a sailing vessel, was fitted with a screw
by Messrs Gourlay, of Dundee, last winter, and this was consequently
her first venture under steam to the whale fishing. This news came by
way of Copenhagen, and is particularly unfortunate, as there is a
great demand for, and great scarcity of, fish oil in this town, where
it is extensively used in some of the manufacturing processes
connected with the staple trade of the port.
[later report: Captain Deuchars, no whales caught, lost 6 July, crushed by ice, lat 75 10N]
Wooden brig Rimac, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1834, 214 tons, ON26058. Registered Liverpool. Image, remarkably she was credited wth rounding Cape Horn 56 times without incident. For sale 1870. Owned Blyth. In MNL to 1875. Voyage to Blyth, ashore at Saltfleet, south of the Humber, 11 December 1874, crew saved.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 01 April 1834]:
On Wednesday, a very elegant brig, called the Rimac, was launched
from the building-yurd of Messrs. T. & J. Brocklebank. The Rimac is
intended to trade to the western coast of South America, and as a
large portion of her return freights is expected to consist of specie,
is a very superior vessel. She is constructed of the best materials,
elaborately finished, and with a profusion of copper fastenings, her
planking being African oak, her timbers English oak of large
scantling, and great care taken to ensure thorough ventilation. She is
very clean both in the stem and entrance, so as to sail swift, and carries
her breadth on deck more aft than has hitherto been usual in vessels
built on this coast. She is to be commanded by Capt. Dixon, who has
had great experience and success in the navigation of that part or the
world. We believe she is generally considered the most beautiful
vessel of her class ever launched in this port. [burthen 220 tons]
[from
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 15 January 1875]:
INQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF THE RIMAC, OF BLYTH. Yesterday, the inquiry
instituted by the Board Trade, into the stranding the brig Rimac, Blyth,
the morning of the 11th December, Saltfleet, was resumed at the North
Shields Policecourt, before Ald. Green and Mr. Jos. Robinson, assisted by
Captain Hight and Captain Foster, nautical assessors. Mr. V. Hamel appeared
for the Board of Trade. John Farrow, able seaman, gave evidence, and stated
that the lead was used several times on the passage home. He did not see
it used a few hours before the ship struck, but he was told the lead
was thrown out when he was below. When the ship struck the weather was
hazy below and clear above. The crew walked ashore. .... [Master William Heron
judged in default and certificate suspended for two years]
Wooden brig Earl Grey, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1834, ON1915, 242 tons, registered Liverpool 175/1832, sold 1860, owned Kirkcudbright; 1873 reg Glasgow, Voyage Glasgow to Lisbon, 2 March 1873, foundered off Ushant, one life lost.
[from
Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 29 July 1834]:
On Tuesday last, a very handsome brig, burthen 242 tons,
was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. & J.
Brocklebank, of this town, and named the Earl Grey in honour
of our late distinguished premier. ... [for China trade]
[from
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 12 January 1872]:
The Earl Grey, from Huelva for Lisbon and Glasgow, is at Cadiz, making 12 inches
of water per hour.
[from
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 10 March 1873]:
CASUALTIES, &c. The Earl Grey, for Lisbon, sunk 60 miles SW of Ushant.
Crew, except one, saved.
Wooden brig Ituna, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1834, built for A Bell & Co. Registered Whitehaven 4/1834. 222 tons. ON24875. In MNL to 1874, owned Wm Kelly, Whitehaven. Voyage Doboy, GA, to Liverpool with timber, aground, leaky, abandoned 25 January 1874.
[from
Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 18 November 1834]:
On Wednesday last, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. J. &
T. Brocklebank, in this town, for Mr. A. Bell and owners, a handsome
new brig, named the Ituma, burden 221 tons. The Ituma [sic, Ituna] derives her name
from the appellation given by the ancient geographers to the estuary
of the Solway. Having named the builders, we need scarcely add that
she is in every respect an admirable vessel, fully equal to any ever
launched in this port, both in materials, workmanship, and draught.
Her first voyage, we believe, will be to Antigua.
[from
Manchester Evening News - Saturday 07 March 1874]:
INQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF THE ITUNA OF WHITEHAVEN. A Board of Trade
inquiry into the loss of the brig Ituna, Whitehaven, which, having
been stranded, at Doboy and sprung a leak, was abandoned by the crew on a
voyage from Doboy to Whitehaven, with a cargo of pitch pine timber, was
opened the magistrates' courtroom, Whitehaven, on Tuesday, and
terminated on Thursday. The decision of the court was that the master,
James Smith, had committed a wrongful act in shipping the deckload
without having taken any proper steps to examine the ship after the
stranding; and, bearing in mind the nature of the voyage and the
season of the year, they thought this wrongful act rendered necessary
the abandonment of the ship, and they therefore suspended his
certificate for three calendar months.
Wooden brig Globe, built Thomas and John
Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1836, 232 tons, ON1073. Registered Liverpool 292/1836.
To Whitehaven from 1863. In MNL to 1907, registered Whitehaven, owned Carlingford,
reg closed 1907.
Image[from Newry Reporter - Thursday 16 December 1937].
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 September 1836]:
A very handsome new vessel of 253 tons register measurement, called
GLOBE, was yesterday launched from the building of Messrs T. and J
Brocklebank, this port, and intended for the foreign trade.
Wooden ship Tigris, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1836, 424 tons, ON1079, registered Liverpool 224/1835. Wrecked by hurricane at Manila, 27 October 1865.
[from
Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 26 January 1836]:
On Tuesday last, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. & J.
Brocklebank, a splendid new ship, called the TIGRIS, registerirg
upwards of 432 tons. The Tigris is generally considered to be the finest vessel ever
launched in this port.
[from
Shields Daily News - Wednesday 29 November 1865]:
DREADFUL HURRICANE AT MANILA. On the 26th and 27 ult, a fearful
hurricane, passed over Manila, doing so much damage to the shipping,
and also to the buildings and vegetation. The barometer indicated a
falling of the mercury on the 25th, and the next day a more rapid
decline took place. At four o'clock on the morning of the 27th the
lowest point was attained, the mercury having fallen altogether
six-tenths. The gale commenced about midnight of the 26th and 27th, and
was at its greatest strength from 4 am. to 7 a.m. of the 27th and
gradually subsided during the day, The destruction of native houses
has been great, and many substantial buildings have sustained damage.
Trees of large size were torn from the ground, and it is feared that
much destruction has been caused to the crop of sugar cane, &c. The
casualties in the bay were numerous. The following vessels were driven
on shore: The British ship Tigris, British barque Sabrina, Dutch
barque Commissaris des Koning van der Heim. Will probably not get off.
The British barque Margaret Wilkie was obliged to cut away her masts.
Almost all the vessels in harbour damaged.
Wooden brig Dryad, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1837, ON7070 yd.112. Registered Liverpool 81/1837, 252 tons. More history, stranded Manacles 1894.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 21 January 1837]:
On Thursday last, a splendid new vessel of 202 tons register
measurement, called the DRYAD, was launched from the building yard of
Messrs. Brocklebank, at Whitehaven. She is intended for the South
American trade, and will be commanded by Capt. Askew, late of the
Hindoo.
[from
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 03 December 1894]:
RESCUE BY A CORNISH LIFEBOAT The brig Dryad, of Whitehaven, bound from
Teignmouth for Glasgow with a cargo of china clay, was wrecked on the
Manacles Bocks, off the coast of Cornwall, on Friday morning. On
intelligence of the casualty reaching Porthoustock, the lifeboat
Charlotte, belonging to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, was
launched within ten minutes of the information being received, and
saved the vessel's crew of seven men.
Wooden schooner Fairie, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1837, 80 tons, registered Whitehaven 14/1837, then 20/1848. ON8874. In MNL to 1885, owned James Pluck, Bray, Wicklow. Voyage Wexford to Glasgow, foundered on Arklow Bank, 11 December 1883, all crew lost.
[from Dublin Daily Express - Saturday 05 January 1884]:
SHIPWRECK. APPEAL OF ANNE PLUCK and her SIX CHILDREN, widow and orphans the
late Captain James Pluck, the schooner Fairie, residing at 43 York
road, Kingstown, respectfully showeth - That during the disastrous gale of
Tuesday night, 11th December last, when the vessel was on her passage
from Wexford to Glasgow and off the Wicklow Head, at 8.30 p.m, the
gale struck the Fairie, carrying away spars and sails, rendering the
vessel unmanageable. When last seen she was driving before the gale to
the sand banks to leeward, on which the ill-fated crew met a watery
grave, by which the father, eldest son, and all the means of the family
are lost. Anne Pluck and her orphans now appeal to the charitable to
assist her with some little means to rear the children.
Wooden sloop Mite, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1837, 55 tons, ON6377, registered Wexford 13/1847, in MNL to 1890, as schooner, owned Allen, Wexford. Voyage Gloucester to Wexford with salt, sunk by collision in Kingroad, off Bristol, 11 November 1890, crew saved.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 04 July 1837]:
A very handsome new Sloop of 81 tons, new measurement, was launched
from the building yard of Messrs T. and J Brocklebank, at this port,
on Saturday last, called the MITE, intended to ply between this
place and Ravenglass.
[from
Gloucester Journal - Saturday 15 November 1890]:
Port of Gloucester. Exports: to Wexford, Mite, Murphy, 90 tons salt.
[from
Western Daily Press - Wednesday 12 November 1890]:
COLLISION OFF PORTISHEAD, A SCHOONER SUNK. Early yesterday morning a
collision took place in Kingroad, between the schooner Mite and the
tug-boat Oberon, resulting in the sinking of the first-named craft. It
seems that the Mite left Sharpness for Wexford at 6.30 on Monday
morning, laden with salt and having a pilot on board, She arrived at
Kingroad at 12.30 and anchored there, hoisting a masthead light at sunset.
The collision occurred at half-past five yesterday morning, and the
Mite sank 20 minutes afterwards, the crew being taken off by the
Oberon and landed at Portishead. The names of the crew were Michael
Murphy, master; Stephen Connoly, mate; Thomas Carr, ordinary seaman;
and Michael Byrne, boy. They were sent on to Bristol by the
Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and taken care of at the Sailors' Home
by Mr Bryan, the superintendent. They will remain at the home till
to-morrow, when they will be sent on to Wexford through the agency of
the above-named society.
Wooden ship Patriot Queen, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1838, 547 tons, ON1694, yd.115. In MNL to 1889, when owned Liverpool. Voyage Darien to Clyde with timber, became leaky and abandoned on 6 June 1889. Crew set hulk alight to avoid collisions.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 01 February 1838]: A splendid new ship, of 547 tons, new register measurement, was on Friday launched from the yard of Messrs. Brocklebank, at Whitehaven, called the Patriot Queen, and intended for the East India trade. This magnificent vessel made a beautiful launch; she is copper-fastened, and is the largest, with the exception of the Princess Charlotte and the Perseverance, ever built at that port - The Patriot Queen will be commanded by Captain Hoodless.
[from Liverpool Echo - Friday 05 July 1889]:
BRITISH SHIP ABANDONED. [BY TELEGRAPH.] The crew, numbering thirteen,
of the British ship Patriot Queen, have been brought to Philadelphia.
They had to abandon the vessel in the Atlantic, and, to prevent the
hulk from endangering other vessels, set her on fire.
[from
Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette - Saturday 20 July 1889]:
SHIP BURNED AT SEA. The American liner Ohio, from Philadelphia, which
arrived at Queenstown on Monday, brings intelligence of the
destruction by fire of the Liverpool ship Patriot Queen, laden with
330,000 feet of yellow pine, and the rescue of the crew. The vessel
was bound from Darien for Scotland, and was the oldest merchant vessel
in service, having completed her fifty second year. The Patriot Queen
sailed from her port of loading in charge of Captain Heybarn, of
Belfast, on the 3rd May, and, a month afterwards, a violent gale broke
out, which continued for four days, and caused the vessel to leak so
badly that the crew, when sounding, found twelve feet of water in
the hold, notwithstanding that they were night and day at the pumps.
They then hoisted signals of distress and on the 6th ult., in latitude
49 20. long. 25, the American clipper ship William G. Davis, bound
from Liverpool to Philadelphia, bore down upon the distressed vessel
and rescued her entire crew. Soon afterwards fire was discovered on
board the abandoned ship, and subsequently she was enveloped in
flames. The shipwrecked crew were landed safely at Philadelphia.
Wooden ship Horsburgh, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1838, 320 tons, registered Liverpool 154/1838. Voyage Huasco to Valparaiso, with copper ore, driven on rocks 29 July 1855, crew saved.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 08 September 1838]:
A splendid vessel of 320 tons (new measurement) was launched from the
building-yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, at this port,
yesterday afternoon, named the HORSBURGH, (in complement to Mr. Horsburgh,
the author of the East India Directory, an invaluable work to persons visiting
our Eastern dominions) built for Capt. Askew, of Harrington, and intended
for the India trade. The Horsburgh was full rigged when launched, is
coppered to the bends, and is a better finished vessel was perhaps never
launched by the same eminent builders.
[from Hull Packet - Friday 21 September 1855]:
VALPARAISO, July 30 - On the morning of the 29th instant, ran on the
rocks at the point of the Playa Ancha, near the lighthouse, the
British barque Horsburgh. She was coming from Huasco with a cargo of
copper ores, and whilst entering the harbour, wind from the north
drove her against the coast; the crew saved.
Wooden schooner Druid, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1838. 65 tons. Not found MNL or 1840 list of Whitehaven registered vessels, or Brocklebank fleet list.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 October 1838]:
On Tuesday last, a new schooner, of 65 tons register measurement, was launched
from the building-yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, at this port,
named the DRUID, and intended for the coasting trade.
Wooden barque Santon, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1839, 343 tons. Voyage Calcutta to Liverpool, with sugar, rice, saltpetre, driven ashore at Ballyteigue, Wexford, 12 January 1843, 4 crew lost.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 09 March 1839]:
The new barque, Santon, Captain William Hextable, sailed from
Whitehaven for Liverpool, on the 2nd instant, to load for Calcutta.
[from
Waterford Chronicle - Saturday 21 January 1843]:
Shipwreck and Loss of Life. We regret state that the barque Santon, of
Liverpool, Capt. Huxtell, master, from Calcutta to Liverpool, with
sugar. rice, and saltpetre, was driven ashore at Ballyteigue, in the
gale of wind yesterday (Friday) morning, where she became a complete
wreck. It is our painful duty to add, that after she struck, the captain
and three of the crew went into the cabin for the purpose, it is supposed,
of bringing some of their effects, but whilst below she lurched, and
the four perished. The other hands got safely on shore, after much
difficulty. Up to our hour of going to press, it blew a whole gale of
wind from the N W, and we are in great apprehensions for the result
along the coast
[from Wexford Conservative - Saturday 11 February 1843]:
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, THURSDAY, the 16th INSTANT, on the BURROW OF
BALLYTEIGUE, near the Bar of Lough, the entire valuable Wreck of
the new barque Santon, burthen 500 Tons,
consisting of African Oak Beams, Knees, Keel, and Keelson, Top Timbers,
Bilge, Ceiling and Deck Planks, &c. &c. ,,,
Wooden barque Aden, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1839, ON10587, 339 tons, ON10587, registered Liverpool 146/1839, 389/1854. By 1887 listed as a 3-masted schooner, abandoned 1877 near Grand Banks.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 20 October 1831]:
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 July 1839]:
Saturday morning last, a splendid new barque, coppered and
copper-fastened, called the ADEN, burthen per register 313 tons, old
measurement, and 339 tons, new measurement, was launched from the
building-yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, of this port, and
intended for the East India trade. The Aden will be commanded by Captain Henry
Ponsonby, late of the Princess Charlotte.
[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 03 November 1877]:
SHOREHAM. Nov. 2: Captain M'Moran and crew of the barque
Aden, of Liverpool, from Miramichi for Belfast were landed here this
evening per Deal lugger Lord Paget. The captain reports that the
vessel was totally dismasted in a hurricane on the banks Oct. 17, and
was abandoned Oct. 20, they going on board an American schooner bound
for Nieuwe Diep, the captain of which transferred them to the Deal
lugger off here this day.
Wooden barque Swallow, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1839, 236 tons. Voyage to Guayaquil, on return departed 15 July 1840, missing with all hands.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 November 1839]:
On the afternoon of the above day, a splendid new
barque was launched from the celebrated ship-building yard of Messrs.
T. and J. Brocklebank, called the SWALLOW, burthen per register 237
tons new, and 226 tons old measurement. She is intended for the East
India trade, and will he commanded by Capt. John Nelson, late of the
Courier, of this port. The Swallow will proceed to Liverpool as soon her
masts and rigging are completed, where she will take in a cargo prior
to proceeding for the East. As to model and finish we may safely say she
ranks with any of the numerous first-class ships ever built the same
firm,
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 04 February 1840]:
The new barque Swallow, Nelson, sailed from Liverpool for Valparaiso on the 31st ult.
[reported at Lima previous to 23rd March 1940]
[from
Bell's Weekly Messenger - Saturday 31 July 1841]:
Whitehaven, July 20. The Swallow. Nelson, sailed from Guayaquil, 15th
July, 1840, for Cadiz, and has not since been heard of.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 24 July 1841]:
Loss of the Swallow of Whitehaven.
It is now more than two years since this vessel was launched from the
yard of Messrs. Brocklebank at that port, who were both the builders and owners
of the Swallow, which on being launched proceeded to Liverpool, from
whence she took a cargo and left for South America, where she arrived
in safely. On the 15th of July, 1840, the Swallow sailed from
Guayaquil, with a cargo of cocoa for Cadiz, with two gentlemen on
board as passengers, who were owners, we believe, of the cargo. After
leaving Guayaquil, the Swallow was never more either seen or heard of,
and as upwards of a year has now elapsed without any tidings of the
unfortunate vessel, the conclusion naturally is, that she must have
foundered and all hands perished. This unfortunate vessel had on
board four fine promising young men belonging to Whitehaven, whose
untimely deaths are deeply lamented, namely, John Nelson, master, a
clever seaman, who had been some time in Messrs Brocklebank's
employment; Thomas Maxwell, first mate, eldest son of Captain Maxwell,
of the Claremont, of London, and late of Whitehaven; Alexander Hatton,
second mate, son of Mr. Hatton of New Lowther-street, in the 20th
year of his age; and William Sharp, whose father was a sailor in
Messrs Brocklebank's employ, and lost his life in one of Messrs
Brocklebank's vessels (the Mite) some years ago. leaving a widow and
family, whom the above-named son contributed mainly to support.
Wooden brig Kestrel, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1840, 231 tons, ON1575, registered Liverpool, In 1863 sold to Whitehaven, then Maryport, registered Whitehaven. Voyage Maryport to Londonderry, with coal, ashore near Lamlash, 4 January 1886. More history.
[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 05 January 1886]:
BRIG STRANDED. The brig Kestrel has gone ashore at King's Cross,
Arran, and is likely to become total wreck.
[from
Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser - Saturday 09 January 1886]:
WRECK OF A MARYPORT BRIG. A telegram was received at Maryport on Monday, stating
that the brig Kestrel, owned by Mr Joseph Abbot, of Maryport, had gone
ashore in Whiten Bay, near Lamlash, and is likely to become a total
wreck. The Kestrel left Maryport about a week ago with a cargo of
coals for Ireland. The cargo is not insured.
Wooden ship Princess Royal, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1841, 579 tons, ON1069, in MNL to 1877. Launched 8 March 1841, for the East India trade, under Capt Daniel Robinson, late of the Tigris. A very common ship name. More history
Wooden barque Valparaiso, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1841, registered Liverpool 242/1842, 317 tons, ON14157, in MNL to 1869. For sale February 1869, described as built at Whitehaven by her owners in 1841. In LR1870-3 with no owner. Reported sold to Valparaiso 1869.
Wooden brig Callao, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1842, 170 tons, yd.125, registered Liverpool 43/1842, ON13585. Sold to Whitehaven 1860. For sale 1889 at Cork. In MNL to 1890. Probably broken up. More history
Wooden brig Camana, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1842, 185 tons, ON24301, registered Liverpool 1842. Launched Nov 1842. Sold to Whitehaven 1860, in MNL to 1864. Voyage Antigua to Liverpool, with rum, molasses, suga, hit whale and became leaky, 25 May 1863, abandoned ship, crew saved.
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 24 July 1863]:
LOSS OF THE CAMANA, BOUND FOR LIVERPOOL The steamship North America,
arrived in the Mersey yesterday, reports the wreck of the brig Camana
while on her voyage from Antigua to his port. The following is the
statement of her commander, David Conethand - "Left Antigna, loaded
with sugar, rum, and molasses, on the 27th April, at 4 p.m., with a
light E.S.E. wind, which continued for about nineteen days; from that
time till the 25th May, about 5 35, the ship going 8 knots, carrying
starboard topmast studding-sail, wind W.S.W., was struck by a whale,
knocking the false stem over to starboard, and starting the main stem
from the heading. Ship began to make a great quantity of water, both
pumps going for three hours - water had gained six feet on the pumps,
and ground tier being gone, ship began to be very uneasy. The long
boat being stove, had nothing but the small boat to save our lives in.
At 9 40 all hopes being gone of saving the ship, and every sign of a
heavy gale, we left the vessel in our frail boat, no ship in sight but
trusting in the hands of God. At 2 p.m.. the barque Commerce hove in
sight, bearing down upon the abandoned ship. We were embarked safe on
board the Commerce at 5 p.m., having lost all but what we had on our
backs. Every praise is due to Capt. Robinson of the barque Commerce,
of Middlesboro', for his humanity, both to myself and crew, in
supplying us with dry clothes and everything necessary, during the
time we were on hoard (43 days)."
Wooden barque Lanercost, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1842, 318 tons, ON7079. Sold to Workington 1869. Voyage Baltimore to Belfast with indian corn, departing 9 February 1872, missing, all 13 crew lost.
[from
Belfast Weekly News - Saturday 30 November 1872]:
FOUNDERING OF TWO LIVERPOOL SHIPS WITH ALL ON BOARD. There is now
every reason to believe that the barque Lanercost, which sailed from
Baltimore for Belfast the 9th of February last, with full cargo of
provisions, has foundered at sea, and that every person on board has
perished. The Lanercoast passed Fortress Monroe all well on the 19th of the same
month, since which time nothing has been seen or beard of her. The
Lanercost was fine barque, of about 300 tons register, and waa, we
understand, owned in Liverpool.
Wooden barque Patna, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1842, 362 tons, registered Liverpool 1842, ON6979. Launched Oct 1842. Sold 1868, owned Whitehaven, in MNL to 1886. For sale March 1886, described as built Brocklebank. Probably broken up. More history
Wooden ship Robert Pulsford, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1844, 593 tons, ON6022, registered Liverpool 103/1844. Launched April 1844. For sale 1872, built by Brocklebank. Sold to Valparaiso, named Reina del Pacifico, then Roberte Pulsford. Abandoned 1900.
Wooden schooner Unknown, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1844, 64 tons.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 10 December 1844]:
ON SALE. NEW SCHOONER. Measuring Sixty Four Tons, N.M. and Eighty-
Seven Tons, O.M. The Frame of this Vessel is of well seasoned English
Oak throughout, and the Binding Strakes and Gunwales are of African
Oak. She is bound with Stringers and Knees in the upper Deck, and has
in addition Four hanging Iron Knees on each side. Besides being well
finished in all respects, she is well calculated for despatch, and
will carry large Cargo at an easy Draught of Water. For further
Particulars enquire of Messrs THOS. and JOHN BROCKLEBANK (by whom the
Vessel was built), at Bransty Yard,
Wooden brig Courier, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1845, 135 tons, registered Liverpool 1845, yd.131 ON27592. Launched March 1845. By 1857, registered Maryport; by 1864 reg Whitehaven; by 1882 reg Drogheda. Last reported voyage 1893, master Whitehead. In 1894 reported lying at Drogheda for 3 months. More history, reg closed 1895.
Wooden barque Sir Henry Pottinger, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1845, 334 tons, ON7948, registered Liverpool 213/1845. Launched August 1845. Voyage Callao to Swansea, silver ore, copper regulus, etc, struck Cefn Sidan Sands and abandoned, 29 December 1859. Crew of 16, and 3 passengers (Captain Barnes' wife and 2 children) saved, second mate lost. Wreck for sale, as it lies, October 1860.
[from Manchester Times - Saturday 07 January 1860]:
Another tempestuous south-westerly gale has swept the coast, it
has been accompanied by heavy falls of rain, and in the more
western parts by thunder and lightning of a most severe character.
Several serious losses have resulted from its violence. The homeward bound
barque Sir Henry Pottinger, 318 tons, belonging to Liverpool , was
totally wrecked on Friday morning on Cefyn Sands in Carmarthen Bay. Captain
Burns succeeded in lowering his boat, into which he got his wife and
children, and, with the crew (with the exception of one man), they
were saved.
[from
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 02 October 1860]:
Tuesday next, the 9th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at Llanelly, South Wales.
The WRECK of the Barque SIR HENRY POTTINGER; as she may then lie; stranded on Keven
Lidan Sand [sic], Carmarthen Bar, in Dec, 1859, together with any
portion of the Cargo of Copper Ore that may then be on board; 313 tons per
register; built at Whitehaven, 1845, by Messrs. T. and J.
Brocklebank, and classcd A 1 twelve years; she is thoroughly copper
fastened, and was sheathed with yellow metal in January. 1859; weight
of metal 28, 30, and 32 oz. Is a very strongly built vessel, and
it is thought may be raised from her present position, as the hull does
not appear to have sustained very material injury. For further
particulars apply to Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank....
Wooden ship Crisis, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1847, 426 tons, ON1203, registered Liverpool 1848, Voyage Liverpool to Singapore, with a valuable cargo, struck on Arklow Bank, 15 January 1862, crew of 21 saved.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 January 1862]:
Loss of the Ship Crisis. Some particulars of the loss of the ship
Crisis, built at this port by Messrs. Brocklebank, in 1847, are
recorded in our shipping news in the eighth page. We may remark here
that this was the first voyage of the captain (Thompson), who belongs
to this port, in the capacity of master, and we find that amongst the
crew, who, though supposed in the first instance to have been lost,
happily turn out saved, there is a son of Mr. White, of this place,
custom house broker. Upwards of £50,000 appears have been done on
the cargo of the Crisis at Lloyds, and £80,000 is reported to be
the actual loss.
CASUALTIES. DROGHEDA, Jan. 17. The Crisis, barque, Thompson, of and
from Livepool for Singapore, struck on Arklow Bank yesterday and
foundered, eight men came on shore at Clogher Head in the pinnace. the
master and remainder of the crew left the ship in the other boat, but have
not yet been heard of.
By telegraph, yesterday: Capt. Thompson and
crew got in safety to the Kish Light ship. The Dundalk steamer brought
news to Liverpool this morning at 4.0 a.m. All well. The crisis was
built at this port by the Messrs. Brocklebank.
Wooden ship Thomas Brocklebank, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1847, 629 tons, ON6993, registered Liverool 1847. Launche April 1874. Sold 1869 to Simpson, Glasson Dock, later Cliff, Liverpool. In MNL to 1878. Voyage Montego Bay to Liverpool, with sugar, wrecked on reef near Pine Island [now Cayo del Rosario, Isla del Juventad], circa June 1878, crew saved. More history
[from
Liverpool Albion - Saturday 22 June 1878]:
SHIPPING DISASTERS. THE WRECK OF A LIVERPOOL SHIP. On Thursday we
briefly mentioned that information had reached Liverpool by cable,
from Havana of the total wreck of the ship Thomas Brocklebank, whilst
on a voyage from Montego Bay to Liverpool. The vessel at the time was
sugar laden, and went ashore at Pine Isle, on the coast of Cuba. No
mention was made as to the fate of the crew, and it is therefore
concluded that they are saved. She originally sailed from Liverpool,
which port she left on the 18th December last for Kingston, Jamaica,
under the command of Captain Brown and having on board a crew of about
fifteen hands. She had only left Montego Bay a few days before she
stranded. The ship and cargo were valued at £18,000, and the
vessel was solely insured in Liverpool.
On the last voyage the
Thomas Brocklebank fell in with the American schooner Louisa Swett, in
a disabled condition, and rescued the crew, under circumstances of
great peril, an act which was promptly recognised by the United States
Government.
[from
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 17 July 1878]:
SAFETY OF A SHIPWRECKED CREW. Information has just been received at Liverpool
which sets at rest the anxiety manifested for the safety of the crew
of the Liverpool ship Thomas Brocklebank, which was lost while on a
voyage from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to the Mersey. The news was received
by the owners, Messrs. Cliff and Son, from Captain Brown. who states
that the vessel struck on a reef of Pine Island, about 71 miles from
land, the crew saving themselves in their own boat. The vessel at the
time had a valuable cargo of sugar on board. Captain Brown wrote from
Havannah, where he was staying, awaiting a naval court of inquiry into
the disaster.
[Court of inquiry - lost on Rosario Reef, Jamaica, master held not to blame]
Wooden ship Harold, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1849, 666 tons, ON10533. Registered Liverpool 191/1849. In MNL to 1876. In LR1876 owned Leroux, Havre. Damaged by explosion while loading coal at Newport 2 December 1883. In LR to 1890, marked "Broken up" owned Corblet, Havre. More history
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 June 1849]:
On Saturday evening last, the largest vessel which has ever been
constructed at Whitehaven was launched from the building yard Messrs.
Brocklebank, of this town and of Liverpool. This ship, which received
on quitting the stocks, the name of the HAROLD, built of the best
materials, is handsomely, as well as substantially, fitted up for the Hast
India and China trade, and is of 666 tons register, new measurement. She
is registered A. 1. Lloyds; is coppered to the bends, and the whole of
the bolts used are of copper, even those which are usually formed, in
other vessels of the same class and magnitude, of iron. She is to be
commanded Captain Mann, of the Patna. of this port. ....
[from Western Times - Tuesday 04 December 1883]:
A serious explosion occurred on Sunday on board the barque Harold, of Havre,
lying in Alexandra Docks Newport (Mon.) The vessel was laden with
Risca steam coal, and was ready to sail for Guadaloupe. Her decks were
ripped up and much damage done. Five of the crew were seriously
injured, one being badly burnt, and were removed to the Infirmary. One
sailor was blown through the deckhouse into the water, but saved
himself by swimming.
Aracan
Aracan
788t S 1854 ON1080
[from
Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 24 April 1854]:
On the 4th inst., a new ship was launched from the building-yard of
Messrs. Brocklebank at Whitehaven. All the preparations were
completed at the moment the tide was at its height, and precisely at
half-past 11 o'clock the noble mass glided into the watery element,
amidst the plaudits of the assembled multitude. The ship was named the
Aracan, with the usual ceremonials. The Aracan is a flush ship, and has
a full length female figure-head. in Asiatic costume. Her dimensions
are, 864 tons O.M., and 911 tons N. M.; her length for measurement is
186 feet 7 inches. and her breadth 32 feet. The Aracan is intended to
class A 1 at Lloyd's for fourteen years. She is designed for the east
India trade.
Comorin
Comorin
803/761t S 1855 ON2347
[from
Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 04 August 1855]:
Ship Launch at Whitehaven. There was launched from the building yard of Messrs.
T. and J. Brocklebank, at Whitehaven, on Tuesday last, a splendid new
clipper ship called the Comorin, after Cape Comorin, in Asia. She is
911 tons old measurement, and registers 802 tons new; is sheathed with
yellow metal up to the bends. She is the sharpest vessel yet built by
the same firm; but though so sharp, she combines both sailing and
carrying qualities, and is expected fully to maintain the high
reputation of her builders. She is plainly but substantially built,
and no unnecessary ornamental carving, as she is only adorned at the
]:bow with a plain billet head. She is be rigged with all despatch, and
is intended for the East India trade.
wrecked 1901 Norwegian Clara b 1858
Sumatra
Sumatra
774t S 1858 ON26181 (1885 named Clara B of Montevideo);
[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 28 October 1858]:
Ship Launch On Friday morning there was launched from the Messrs. Brocklebank's yard at
this port, a splendid new ship called the Sumatra. She left the ways
amid the hurrahs of large concourse of people, and was taken in tow by
the new steam-tug. The tug brought her beautifully round, and
deposited her safely outside the Sugar-tongue. The vessel was piloted
by Capt. Roper, of the Cumbrian. The tonnage of the Sumatra is, per
register, 773 tons; measurement, 827 tons; length over all, 172 ft.
in.; breadth of beam, 32 ft 1 in. She has a billet head, is to be ship
rigged, and to go upon the East India station. She is built in the
substantial manner that has distinguished the work of her builders
from the origin of their firm, is well copper fastened, and classed A
1 at Lloyd's for 14 years.
Juanpore
Juanpore
460t Bk 1859 ON27652 (1892 reg closed);
missing 1891
[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 10 May 1859]:
There was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and IJ.
Brocklebank, at Tuesday last, a splendid new ship called the Juanpore.
She is clipper built, beautifully modelled and designed, is as
strongly and substantially built as any of her predecessors launched
by the same firm, aud classed at Lloyd's A 1 fourteen years, though in this
instance the Messrs. Brocklebank have not thought proper to classify at all. She
registers 460 tons, and is 480 tons measurement. She
is intended for the China trade, and is in every respect calculated
to sustain the reputation of the firm by whom she is built, and who
are to have her management.
Sigrid Norwegian b 1865
foundered 1904
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 06 July 1847
51 vessels built at our yard since Feb 1827 to March 1847, only 3 not
for Messrs Brocklebanks own use.
Kestrel,
Sir Henry Pottinger,
Thomas Brocklebank.
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Built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven:
Initially foreman to Whiteside and Scott, at Whitehaven, before 1825
Robert Hardy was not as prolific as other Whitehaven shipbuilders,
such as the Brocklebanks and Lumley Kennedy, and built only 18 vessels
over a 27-year period, the most significant of which were the China
trader John Dugdale and the Indiaman, Floraville. The Vicar of Bray
was his penultimate large vessel, being followed only by the brig
Hyperion, in 1844. The barque had a high classification at Lloyd's, 12 years
A 1, indicating good quality materials and workmanship.
1825-42 18 built, here are those I have tracked down:
Floraville Bg 1828
Unknown Sl 1832
Malcolm Bg 1834
John Dugdale S 1834
Wasdale Bg 1837
Diadem Sr 1839
Star Bg 1839
Elizabeth Bg 1840
Vicar of Bray Bk 1841
Hyperion Bg 1844
Wooden brig Floraville, built Robert Hardy,
Whitehaven, 1828. Owned Younghusband, Whitehaven. 200 tons. Voyage
Penang to Calcutta, in Hooghly, struck sandbank and capsized, 24
November 1843, one man lost.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 January 1828]: [from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 February 1844]: Wooden sloop Unknown, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1832.
45 tons.
[from Northern Whig - Thursday 21 June 1832]: Wooden barque Malcolm, built Robert
Hardy, Whitehaven, 1834. Registered Whitehaven 10/1837, then 1/1846,
237 tons. ON24511. In 1840 owned Sim. LR1853, owner and master J Sim,
trading to West Indies latterly. Foundered near
Antigua 2 September 1855, crew saved.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 February 1834]: [from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 03 October 1855]: Wooden ship John Dugdale, built Robert Hardy,
Whitehaven, 1834. Traded to China. Owned John Dugdale. Registered
Liverpool 89/1842, 407 tons. Also 313 tons, ON16164. In MNL to 1858.
Last voyage found from Hong Kong to Shanghai leaving 25 August, 1857.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 August 1834]: Wooden brig Wasdale, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1837,
176 tons for Mr Joseph Tyson. Registered Whitehaven 68/1837, then
Workington 3/1846, 177 tons. ON 39298. In MNL to 1869, registered
Whitehaven, owned Isaac Hodgson, Whitehaven. Voyage Whitehaven to
Newport, with iron ore, missing,
supposed by collision, after 9 December 1868, all 7 crew lost.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 11 November 1837]: [from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 08 January 1869]: Wooden schooner Diadem, built Robert
Hardy, Whitehaven, 1839. 87/77tons ON8686. Registered Whitehaven.
Crew lists to 1883, when owned County Down. More
history. Voyage Drogheda to Harrington, struck rock near Peel and
sank, 8
October 1883, crew saved.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]: [from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 17 October 1883]: Wooden brig Star, built Robert Hardy,
Whitehaven, 1839. Registered Whitehaven 1840, for sale 1844. Registered Liverpool,
182 tons, 233/1844, then 433/1854. In LR1857, 182/195t,
then later to 1863 with stale listing. Last voyage report found,
arriving Demerara, December 30 1856, with master Watson, owner
Longton. In MNL to 1864, ON23997.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 July 1839]: [from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 03 September 1844]: Relevant? [from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial
Advertiser - Saturday 18 March 1854]: Wooden brig Elizabeth, built Robert Hardy,
Whitehaven, 1840. registered Whitehaven 1840, 115 tons. ON9317. In
MNL to 1881. Voyage Newport to Cork, with coal, ashore near
Youghal, 22 October 1881, one crew member drowned. More
history
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 March 1840]: [from Whitehaven News - Thursday 27 October 1881]: Wooden barque Vicar of Bray, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1841.
ON25349.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 April 1841]: The Vicar of Bray is historically significant as the sole surviving
example of vessels that supplied San Francisco during the Gold Rush. A
three-masted barque, she was the 15th of 18 vessels built by Robert
Hardy between 1825 and 1842. She was launched on April 22, 1841, and
was originally 97 ft long and 24.2 ft beam. She was given the official
number 25349 and registered at Liverpool. She was used as a hulk
at Goose Green, Falklands, from 23 October 1880. More details with images;
More history;
See also.
Wooden brig Hyperion, built Robert
Hardy, Whitehaven, 1844. Registered Liverpool, 241 tons, ON25820.
Traded to West coast of S America. Voyage Vera Cruz to Laguna to
load. Damaged
in a storm, condemned at Laguna 1856. Image.
[from Carlisle Patriot - Friday 04 October 1844]: Sailing vessels built Whiteside & Scott, Whitehaven.
Wooden schooner Ruby, built Whiteside and
Scott, Whitehaven, 1831, 93 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Lisbon, abandoned 18
November 1841, 4 crew had been lost.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 August 1831]:>br>
In announcing the launch of the schooner Ruby, from the yard of
Messrs. Whiteside & Scott, at this port, last week, stated her
register to be 83 tons; it should have been 93: the error was not discovered until too
late to be corrected in our last number.
[intended for the Mediterranean trade]
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 07 December 1840]: [from
Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1841]: Wooden ship Ino, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1833,
224 tons, ON24744, registered Whitehaven 29/1833, then 19/1854, later at other ports, as a brig.
In MNL to 1877, registered Newhaven, owned Sunderland.
More history
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 23 July 1833]: [from
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 10 October 1876]: Wooden ship Evergreen, built Whiteside and
Scott, Whitehaven, 1833, 159 tons. Voyage Whitehaven to Buenos Ayres,
wrecked near
Montevideo, 1834, condemned.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 16 March 1833]: [from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 07 June 1834]: Wooden brig Watkins, built Whiteside and
Scott, Whitehaven, 1834, 236 tons. Registered Liverpool 178/1845, 236
tons, then Glasgow 79/1849. First voyage to Batavia, master
Whitesides. For sale 1845. Voyage West Indies to Liverpool, with
sugar, struck by ship Agnes in fog, off Tuskar, 6 April 1848, sank, only 2 out
of 11 crew saved.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 11 October 1834]: [from
Cork Examiner - Wednesday 12 April 1848]: Wooden barque Gunga, built Whiteside & Scott,
Whitehaven, 1834. She was built for ship-owner Younghusband,
Registered Whitehaven 38/1834, 277 tons, then Liverpool 184/1847.
Driven ashore and wrecked at
Madras, 22 May 1850. Crew saved.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 16 October 1834]: [from Morning Post - Thursday 01 August 1850]: Wooden brigantine John Scott, built Whiteside
& Scott, Whitehaven, 1835. Registered Whitehaven 2/1845, 225 tons,
ON6484. Crew list to 1873, when owned Hodgson, Whitehaven, 186 tons.
Voyage Whitehaven to Newport, struck Codling Bank, leaky, beached at
Kilcoole, 2 February 1873, only one crew member saved.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 01 August 1835]: [from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 04 February 1873]: [from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 06 February 1873]: Wooden schooner Seymour, built Whiteside and
Scott, Whitehaven, 1836 registered Dublin 5/1836, 63 tons. Voyage from
Whitehaven, with coal, wrecked in storm
on Burford Bank, 16 March 1844, all aboard lost.
[rom Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Friday 25 March 1836]: [from Dublin Evening Mail - Monday 18 March 1844]: Wooden brig Elizabeth Buckham, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1837
ON26491, 269 tons.
Ashore Burbo Bank 1866 - wreckers overdosed on rum.
More wreck info.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 October 1837]: Wooden brig Sarah Rawes, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1838
Registered Whitehaven 3/1838, 158 tons,
Voyage Whitehaven to Cardiff, struck Breaksea Point, 16 January 1853,
wrecked.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 31 March 1838]: [from
Silurian - Saturday 22 January 1853]: Wooden schooner Sirius, built Whiteside and Scott,
Whitehaven, 1839. Registered Whitehaven 21/1839, 52 tons, registered
Lancaster 1852, then Liverpool, ON6962. For sale 1856. Shares for sale
at Belfast 1889. In MNL to 1890, owned Portaferry, 46 tons.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 31 August 1839]: [from
Galloway Gazette - Saturday 05 August 1876]: Wooden brig Woodville, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven.
136 nrt, ON8683, from 1865 registered Dublin, reg closed 1895.
More history
Sailing vessels built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven. [steam here];
Lumley Kennedy was managing shipwright at Brocklebank to 1835 when he
set up his own business, closed 1865 then shipyard operated by Joseph
Shepherd 1865-79. See a listing
of vessels he built.
Wooden brig Alciope, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1835. 194 tons, ON24350, reg Whitehaven 36/1835, then
Liverpool 422/1854. Later to Maldon 1866. Voyage Blyth to Chatham,
with coal, put in to Lowestoft after a collision, 15
November, with a barque, then towed out, leaky, beached, condemned, 21
November 1877.
More history.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 October 1835]: [from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 16 November 1877]: [from Lloyd's List - Thursday 22 November 1877]: Wooden barque Anne & Jane, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1836, 275 tons, ON31777. Launched July 1836.
Registered Melbourne 1854, later to New Zealand, Dunedin, reg closed
1898
More history.
Wooden brig Bleng, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1836, 250 tons, built for Younghusband for the Foreign
trade. Launched November 1836. Registered Whitehaven. Traded to East
Indies and to West Indies. Her first master, John M'Dowell, died of
illness in Mexico in December 1839. She was driven ashore at
San Blas by a hurricane 28 October 1840. A new vessel, named Bleng,
was launched in November 1841.
More history.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 13 February 1841]: [from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 July 1841]: Wooden ship Siam, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1837, 422 tons. Registered Whitehaven. Launched April
1837. Voyage Liverpool to Singapore and Manilla, wrecked Java
Head [now Tanjung Layar], 7 June 1839, crew saved.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 April 1837]: [from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 05 October 1839]: Wooden brig Frances, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1837. Launched May 1837. Registered Whitehaven 4/1847, 180 tons, for
sale 1851, then Dublin 52/1854, 165 tons. ON8744. Later named
Francis. In MNL to 1872, owned Cushendall, 157 tons. Broken up 1871.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 06 May 1837]: [from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 25 March 1851]: Wooden brig Calder, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1837, ON17780, registered Whitehaven 32/1837, 226 tons. By
1857, registered Liverpool. Launched June 1837. Voyage Huelva to
Newcastle, with copper ore, leaky and abandoned 15
July 1870, crew of 7 saved.
[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 08 July 1837]: [from
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 30 August 1870]: Wooden schooner Reaper, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1837, registered Whitehaven 1837, 116 tons, ON12661. Then
registered Dublin 1863-1897, 78 tons, owned Wicklow. Voyage up the
river Usk, with sand, 13 August 1896, damaged by collision and
beached. Crew saved. Subsequently condemned.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 05 August 1837]: [from
South Wales Echo - Saturday 15 August 1896]: [from
Lloyd's List - Wednesday 19 August 1896]: Wooden brig Watson, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1837,
164 tons.
Voyage Whitehaven for Cardiff, sunk off
Wicklow, on Arklow Bank, 24 December 1838, crew saved.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 09 December 1837]: [from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 05 January 1839]: Wooden brig Nile, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1838,
237 tons, registered Whitehaven 21/1838, then Dumfries 1/1854, 3 masts. Launched May 1838,
for Capt Anderson, for foreign trade. ON26643. By 1870 to Whitby, as brig, 216 tons.
In MNL to 1880. For sale at Hartlepool 1874. November 1876 sailed
from Shields to Niewe Diep, no further voyages found.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 15 May 1838]: Wooden brig British Queen, built Lumley,
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1838. Launched late May 1838. Registered
Whitehaven 20/1838, 217 tons; 6/1847, 218 tons. ON9360, in RCUS.
Latterly owned T Cowmans. Voyage Liverpool to Greenspond,
Newfoundland, with salt, struck ice and foundered, 6 May
1861, crew of 11 saved.
[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 02 June 1838]: [from Morning Post - Monday 27 May 1861]: Wooden schooner Capella, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1838, 121 tons, launched Nov 1838. Registered Whitehaven
38/1838, 118 tons, then 17/1850. ON9250. Voyage Whitehaven to
Newport, with iron ore, foundered off
Baily LH, 13 October 1870, 5 crew saved.
[from
Whitehaven News - Thursday 20 October 1870]: Wooden barque Earl of Lonsdale, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1839, 350 tons, launched January 1839. Registered
Whitehaven 8/1839, then 21/1848, 351 tons. Registered Greenock 1854.
ON7840. Voyage Demerara to Clyde, with timber, leaky and
abandoned 24 November 1860, 12N, 58W, 14 crew saved.
[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Saturday 05 January 1861]: Wooden barque Harbinger, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1839. Launched March 1839. Registered London 1852, 297
tons, ON24643. Voyage Cardiff to Maranham, with coal, lost on Middle
bank, 14 September 1860, crew of 12 saved.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]: [from Patriot - Monday 16 August 1841]: [from
Daily News (London) - Wednesday 31 October 1860]: Wooden brig Ringdove, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1839. Launched May 1839. Registered Whitehaven 6/1839,
176 tons. Then Liverpool 338/1851, and 85/1853. Voyage 1855/6 to
Crimea, Malta, Catania, Wilmington, London. Reported ashore twice (at
Hellespont and near Wilmington). Voyage Sunderland to Carthagena, foundered near
Gibraltar 25 December 1856, 9 crew lost, 5 saved. Not in MNL.
[from Lloyd's List - Monday 19 May 1856]: [from Montrose Review - Friday 23 January 1857]: Wooden brigantine Jane & Jessie, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1839, registered Whitehaven 18/1839, 123 tons,
ON9368, launched August 1839. In MNL to 1882, latterly brigantine, 99 tons, owned Bie,
Isle of Whithorn.
[from Shields Daily News - Saturday 02 September 1882]: Wooden barque Champion, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1840.
Registered Whitehaven 10/1840, 241 tons; Dumfries 12/1850; Arbroath 1857; Dundee 1863. ON24371. By 1865
owned W Moore, Dundee, 222 tons.
Voyage St Marc to Falmouth, with lignum vitae and logwood, foundered off
Pointe Plateforme, Haiti, 14 January 1865, crew saved.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 February 1840]: [from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 October 1849]: [from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 13 September 1856]: [from Dundee, Perth, and Cupar Advertiser - Friday 22 March 1861]: [from Arbroath Guide - Saturday 19 October 1861]: [from Dundee Courier - Tuesday 14 February 1865]: [from Morning Herald (London) - Tuesday 14 February 1865]: Wooden brig Wilson, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1840. yd.19. Launched April 1840. Registered Whitehaven 30/1846,
176 tons, ON9314, in MNL to 1903, owned Arklow, 137 tons. Voyage from
Weymouth with Portland Stone, disabled in a
gale and towed into Weymouth, 7 March 1903.
More history.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 04 April 1840]: [from Weymouth Telegram - Friday 03 April 1903]: Wooden barque Syren, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1840. Launched September 1840. Registered Liverpool
202/1840, 314 tons. Sailed to S America, Calcutta, etc. Loading at La
Guaira (for Liverpool) driven ashore and wrecked, 21 May
1847.
[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 03 October 1840]:
For MONTE VIDEO and BUENOS AYRES, The beautiful new barque SYREN,
Jos. Mondel, Jun., Commander; Built expressly for the trade,
and expected to be one the fastest vessels in the trade; now loading in
the Prince's Dock. For freight or passage, having superior accommodations, apply to
Captain Mondel, ...
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 29 June 1847]: Wooden sloop Midge, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1840.
Launched November 1840. Registered Whitehaven 31/1840, 28 tons. Voyage
in 1841 with master James, to Antigua, arriving 1 May. Then used in the
West Indies.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 17 November 1840]: Wooden brig/barque Kyanite, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1840
Registered Whitehaven 30/1840, 124 tons; then Liverpool 54/1850, 124 tons. ON18702, registered
Bridport, 4/1854, 170 tons; then Plymouth, 4/1856, 152 tons; then Bridport again 1865; by
1872 rigged as a barque, then Guernsey
1878, as barquentine, 140 tons. In MNL to 1882, owned John Hamley, Guernsey.
Voyage Shields to Guernsey, with coal, departing 22 October 1882,
posted missing, all 7
crew lost.
[from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 24 December 1840]: [from Guernsey Star - Thursday 04 January 1883]: [from Jersey Express and Channel Islands Advertiser - Tuesday 28 November 1882]: [from Glasgow Weekly Herald - Saturday 03 March 1883]: Wooden barque Enchantress, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1841. Registered Whitehaven 8/1841, 285 tons,
later 11/1849, ON24828. Launched February 1841. In MNL to 1864.
Voyage London to East Indies, driven ashore near Rye,
26 October 1855, only one survivor.
[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 03 November 1855]: [from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 03 November 1855]: Wooden barque Arequipa, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1841. Launched June 1841. Registered Whitehaven 5/1841, 282 tons, later
Liverpool 285/1854. ON24228. Voyage New York to Yarmouth, with
petroleum, burnt, abandoned, 38N
46W, on 5 July 1872. Crew of 10 saved.
[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 23 July 1872]: Wooden barque Bleng, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1841. Launched November 1841. Owned Younghusband, to
replace vessel of the same name lost 1840.
Registered Whitehaven 25/1841, 232 tons. ON14768. By 1860 registered
Liverpool, by 1871 registered Madras. In MNL to 1909.
More history.
Wooden ship Ennerdale, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1842. Registered Whitehaven 6/1842, 343 tons. ON10596.
In MNL to 1879. Voyage Oran to Cardiff, with iron ore and esparto
grass, caught fire, 13 September 1879, and abandoned, crew
of 10 saved. More
history.
[from Carlisle Express and Examiner - Saturday 20 September 1879]: Wooden schooner Swallow, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1843. Registered Whitehaven 2/1843, 124 tons. Launched
February 1843. Advertised for sale, 1843, so possibly owned by Kennedy until
sold. Registered Bristol 32/1849 then Liverpool 388/1853. Not found in
MNL, in LR to 1857, with stale information: owned Avery, Bristol,
master Jellard. Last voyage found with master Jellard was
Newfoundland to Montreal, reported July 1853. However, Marwood's 1854 list of
Liverpool registered vessels has Swallow, brigantine, master Isaac Jarvis, 142 tons,
and Swallow, Jarvis, is listed as arriving Melbourne, 4 January 1854.
A Swallow of 124 tons is registered at Geelong in 1854, then later
at Penang. ON31518. In MNL to 1872 - but with no listing of place of build.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 January 1843]: Wooden barque Inca, (launched as Sancta
Bega), built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1844, 265 tons.
Registered Liverpool 54/1844, 265 tons, later Liverpool 559/1854, then
51/1856. ON24761. Registered Beaumaris 1865-8. Crew
list with details of loss: Found derelict in mid Atlantic, 31
December 1868, all 10 crew, mostly from N Wales, missing. Vessel washed ashore at
Belmullet, Co Mayo, Ireland, 16 February 1869. No trace of crew.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 20 January 1844]: [from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 April 1844]: [from
Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 20 February 1869]: Wooden schooner Emblem, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1844. Registered Newport 9/1845, 92 tons. Also described
as a brig. Master Sydney Jenkins 1845 - Feb 1846, then Scantlebury.
Voyage Newport to Liverpool, with steam coal, swept onto South Bishop,
in a calm, and wrecked, 30
April 1846, all 6 crew saved.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 22 June 1844]: [from Monmouthshire Merlin - Saturday 02 May 1846]: Probably the New Margaret - see below:
[from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 20 April 1844]: Wooden ship New Margaret, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1844. Registered Liverpool 178/1844 412 tons,
registered Exeter 4/1852. ON 14359. By 1870 registered London. In MNL to 1872,
owned Londonderry, barque, 371 tons. Sold 1872 at Hong Kong.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 July 1844]: [from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 01 April 1872]: Wooden SV Thomas & John, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1844.
In one list of vessels built - but not found elsewhere.
Wooden ship Menzies, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1845.
Registered Liverpool 1/1846, 488 tons, then 146/1855. ON15025. From 1882 registered Penang.
In MNL to 1887, 419 tons.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 06 December 1845]: Wooden ship Lord Hardinge, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1846. Launched May 1846. Registered Whitehaven
22/1846, 424 tons, then London 434/1854. ON25907. Later registered
Glasgow, 390 tons. Glasgow to Mayaguez with machinery, stranded, 22
October 1871, Corona Reef, south of Mayaguez, all 15 crew saved.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 23 May 1846]: [from
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 24 October 1871]: [from
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 28 October 1871]: Wooden ship Mary Spencer, built Lumley
Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1847. Registered Whitehaven 12/1847, 480 tons,
ON 15380. By 1868 owned Birkenhead, and by 1872 South Shields. Later
barque rigged, 436 tons.
Fire noticed in hold, 20 April 1886, abandoned ship a day later and
vessel was seen to burn & sink. She was on a voyage from Aquilas to
Dundee with a cargo of esparto grass.
More history
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 17 August 1847]: [from
Carlisle Patriot - Friday 24 September 1847]: [from
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 04 May 1886]: Wooden brig Magician, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1847. Registered Liverpool 249/1847, 216 tons, later
81/1854. ON25932. By 1870 registered London, In MNL to 1874, owned
Port William, 209 tons. Voyage Pomaron to Maryport, with ore, ashore Cabo
Raso, 31 October 1873, crew saved.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 September 1847]: [from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 03 November 1873]: Wooden brig Unity (launched as
Rosabelle), built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1848, 169 tons
(nm); for sale at Liverpool August 1848. Registered Liverpool
201/1848, 169 tons [as Unity]. ON24811. By 1860 registered Port
Elizabeth, in MNL to 1864. Voyage Table Bay to Port Elizabeth,
departing 28 August 1859, missing with
some wreckage ashore, all aboard lost.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Friday 04 August 1848]: [from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 August 1848]: [from Daily News (London) - Saturday 26 November 1859]: Wooden ship John Spencer, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1849. Registered Whitehaven 7/1849, 520 tons. ON3048. In
MNL to 1859. Voyage Calcutta to Penang and Singapore, departing 30
March 1858, posted missing.
[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 16 March 1849]: [from
Whitehaven News - Thursday 30 September 1858]: Wooden barque Sorata, built Lumley Kennedy,
Whitehaven, 1849. Registered Liverpool 170/1849, 373 tons. ON 7133.
Registered Sydney 17/1863, by 1870 registered London, barque, 332
tons, in MNL to 1878. Voyage London to Jamaica, foundered off
Ramsgate, 11 November 1877, all 15 crew and 4 (or 8) passengers lost.
More history
[from
Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 26 May 1849]: [from
Lloyd's List - Saturday 17 November 1877]: [from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 10 May 1859]: Built H Williamson, Whitehaven [previously of Douglas]:
[from
Carlisle Journal - Friday 15 January 1858]: [from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 September 1860]: Whitehaven Ship Building Co. [steamers here]
Other Whitehaven builders.
Built W Wilson, (also Wilson & Walker), Whitehaven.
Wooden brig Intrepid, built W Wilson,
Whitehaven, 1831, 124/117 tons, ON25383, registered Liverpool, then
Aberdeen from 1868. In MNL to 1879, when broken up, as brigantine,
117 tons.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 April 1831]: [from
Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 November 1831]: Wooden brig Vanguard, built Wilson, Walker,
Whitehaven, 1833. 238 tons. Owned by her master, Walker. Traded to S
America, then to China. 1845 returned to Whitehaven, last voyage with
master Walker, for sale at Whitehaven. Registered Maryport 1/1846, 237
tons, owned Ritson. In LR to 1850, as a barque. Vanguard, Robinson,
sailed from Jamaica, 22 January 1850, for Liverpool. On voyage,
driven ashore at Crooked Island, Bahamas, 4 February, 1850, crew saved.
[fom Carlisle Journal - Saturday 19 January 1833]: [from Lloyd's List - Friday 22 March 1850]: Wooden schooner Mercury, built Wilson, Walker,
Whitehaven, 1834.
Registered Whitehaven 8/1836, 84 tons, then 11/1850, ON 9353, in MNL to
1885, 75 tons, owned Thomas Wilson. Last voyage
found: 1878 bringing coal from Briton Ferry to Dublin.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 18 January 1834]: Wooden ship Cumberland, built Wilson, Walker & Co. Whitehaven,
1835. 298 tons. Voyage Alexandria to Cobh, abandoned off
Sardinia, 26 February 1853, crew saved.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 28 November 1835]: [from
Glasgow Courier - Saturday 19 March 1853]: Sailing vessel built Middleton, Whitehaven,
This vessel was built on the beach north of the harbour, almost single-handed,
by William Middleton.
Wooden schooner Lowther Castle (launched as
Castle), built Wm Middleton, Whitehaven 1833. 45 tons. Owned
Middleton. LR 1835: Lowther Castle, Sr, master: Middleton, 43 tons,
built: Whtvn 1833, owned: Middleton, Liv.coast. Voyage Glasgow to
Runcorn, foundered 26 January, 1842, between IoM and Liverpool, all 4
crew lost.
[fom Carlisle Journal - Saturday 19 January 1833]: [from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 30 October 1841]: [from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 27 August 1842]: Sailing vessels built Eilbeck, Whitehaven. Possibly he arranged for a shipwright to
build some vessels for him.
Wooden schooner Sarah, built Eilbeck,
Whitehaven, 1838, 50 tons. Registered Whitehaven 32/1838, 52 tons,
then 2/1850. In 1840, described as owned Robert Eilbeck, master
Patterson. Probably the vessel Sarah, voyage Newcastle to Whitehaven,
struck on Scroby Sands 3 September 1851, and wrecked 4th
September 1851, crew saved.
[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 28 July 1838]: Possibly relevant [from Preston Guardian - Saturday 12 October
1850]: [from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 September 1851]: Wooden schooner Elizabeth, built Eilbeck,
Whitehaven, 1839, 75 tons. Registered Whitehaven 30/1839, 70 tons,
also 23/1846 and 6/1854. In 1840, described as owned Robert Eilbeck,
master John Adamson. ON9328. Reported ashore at Bray and for sale - by
1873 owned Bray. In MNL to 1875. Voyage Howth to Whitehaven, aground at Bally
Macormick Point, near Groomsport, 26 September 1875, crew saved.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 November 1839]: [from
Workington Free Press and Solway Pilot - Saturday 09 October 1875]: William Bowes, Whitehaven
Wooden brig Cherub, built William Bowes,
Whitehaven 1823, 161 tons, by 1832 owned by her master, Hodson. For
sale 1831 at Whitehaven. In LR 1833, with master Gelling. Voyage
Whitehaven to Dublin with coal, departing 28 October 1834, missing, long
boat came ashore in Luce Bay, all 8 crew lost.
[from Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 14 April 1823]: [from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Monday 01 December 1834]: Wooden brig Amethyst, built William Bowes, Whitehaven 1830,
192 tons. In 1832, owned Bowes. Registered Liverpool, trading to Trinidad,
Then Swansea, trading to Cuba. By 1843 on East coast. Probably this vessel:
Voyage Memel to Boston, ashore at Brekkestø Harbour on rocks, October 1847, leaky
and sent to Kristiansand for repairs. No further voyages found.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 April 1830]: [from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 June 1838]: [from Morning Advertiser - Wednesday 03 November 1847]: Wooden schooner Eclipse, built in William
Bowes' shipyard, Whitehaven, 1832, 136 tons. ON18953. Repairs 1849 at
Whitehaven. Voyage Whitehaven to Dublin, came ashore at
Groudle, IoM, 29 January 1857, crew saved,
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 31 January 1832]: [from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 24 January 1857]: Builder unknown, Whitehaven:
Built Harrington.
[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 09 July 1832]:
On Saturday week, a handsome new vessel, coppered and copper-fastened,
called the Lawrence, was launched from the building yard of Messrs
Piele & Co at Harrington. The Lawrence registers 276 tons, and was
built for Capt henry Gill, of this port, for the est India trade.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]: Built Lamport, Workington.
[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 April 1830]: Built Wood, Maryport.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]: Harrington: Wooden brig Martha, built Peile, Wood & Co., Harrington, 1817.
In LR as 200 tons. ON 25690. Registered Whitehaven 1853, 200 tons.
Crew list to 1874. In MNL to 1876, owned William Burnyeat, Whitehaven, 174 tons.
[from
Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 28 October 1817]: Wooden brig Martha, built Peile, Wood & Co., Harrington, 1826.
In LR as 208 tons, owned Ditchburn.
Struck ice and sank, 10 May
1833, 290 miles off Newfoundland, all crew saved after 15 days in
their boat.
[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 04 July 1826]: [from Preston Chronicle - Saturday 06 July 1833]: Carlisle
The launch of the first vessel ever built at Carlisle, took place on
Monday last, at one o'clock in the afternoon, near the Canal Basin. A
great number of spectators were present, and about forty persons were
on her deck when she slid off the stocks. very beautifully, amid loud
cheering, Dr Blamire, in the usual way, baptising her "The City," by
dashing a bottle of rum against her bows. We have already stated that
she was built, in the most substantial manner, and of the best
materials, by Messrs. Bell of Bowness for Messrs. Allison, Martindale,
and Co. of Carlisle; her tonnage is 84 tons per register; and she is
destined to be employed as a general trader. After the launch, the
vessel was warped into the basin, and placed alongside the warehouse,
where the proprietors liberally entertained a large party of friends
with a cold collation (laid out in the hold) and a plentiful supply of
excellent cold punch. ....
A handsome new brig of 290 tons register, called the FLORAVILLE built
for Messrs. W. Younghusband & Co., and intended for the foreign trade,
was launched from the building yard of Mr. Robt. Hardy, at this port, on Saturday
last.
The Floraville, Branthwaite. of this port, was totally lost whilst
proceeding up the River Hooghly, with a pilot on board, on the 24th of
November last. The Floraville was bound from Penang for Calcutta, and
struck upon what is called the James and Mary Sands, and instantly
capsized, and, the chief part of her crew not being able to swim, had
nothing but death staring them in the face. Whilst some of them,
however, were clinging to the bottom of the ship, the boat washed from
its fastenings on deck, and though full of water, they all clung round
it, and were thus finally got on shore by the assistance of a custom
house officer who had put off in his boat to the capsized vessel in
order render such aid as laid in his power. One man perished, namely,
William Reed, cook of the vessel, whose father and mother reside in
this town. He was the second who left the vessel, but was was
unfortunately doomed never to reach the shore alive. Though the sad
occurrence took place at midday, the crew were not able to save a
single article of wearing apparel except what they had on, so
unexpected was the mishap and so sudden the capsizing of the ill-fated
vessel. Luckily the mailbags from Penang for Calcutta had been
landed on the 21st. when Capt. Branthwaite made the Light Ship, at the
entrance of the river, where he took his pilot on board. At this
place, the whole of the passengers left the vessel, some of whom had
got their effects on shore but others had not, the loss to whom would
consequently be very serious. The Floraville was built at this port
by Mr. Hardy, in the year 1828 and was 200 tons register, and chiefly,
we believe, the property of Wm. Younghusband, Esq., of Floraville,
near this town.
NEW SLOOP FOR SALE. NOW upon the Stocks, in the building-yard of Mr.
Robert Hardy, a substantial built SLOOP, the following dimensions,
which may be launched in the course of eight or ten days, if required.
Extreme Keel, 44ft; Extreme breadth 15ft 6in; Depth of Hold. 7ft 8.5in. She will
register 45 Tons. Apply to MR. ROBERT HARDY. Bransty-Yard,
WHITEHAVEN.
LAUNCH OF THE MALCOLM. At noon, on Tuesday last, a very fine barque, burthen 237
tons, was launched from the yard of Mr. Hardy, this port. The fineness of
the day, with some peculiar novelties which were attached to this
launch, attracted a considerable crowd to witness the beautiful and
exciting spectacle. ... for China trade .... built for Captain Sim.
ANTIGUA, 12th Sept. The Barque MALCOLM, Sim, with a cargo of sugar, rum,
and molasses, sailed hence 1st Sept, sprung a leak and foundered the
following day; crew saved and landed at St. Kitt's.
John Dugdale launched from Mr Hardy's yard on Wednesday morning ...
previously built the Malcolm,... To be fully armed with guns ... around Cape Horn ...
314 tons per register.
A handsome brig, coppered and copper-fastened, called the WASDALE, 176
tons register, built for Messrs. Jos. Tyson, & Co., was launched from
the building-yard of Mr Robert Hardy, on the 4th inst.
DISAPPEARANCE OF A WHITEHAVEN VESSEL AND ALL HANDS. On the 9th
ultimo, the brig Wasdale, of Whitehaven, Thomas Pickthall master,
left Whitehaven harbour with a cargo of iron ore for Newport. A number
of other vessels went out with the same tide. These have all been
reported - only the Wasdale remains unaccounted for, and there is too
much reason to fear that she was driven out of her course by the
strong gales that arose, and run down a night or two after she had
left. About that date a large ship went into Lamlash bay, and
reported that in the night time she had run down a vessel with two
masts, but it was so dark and stormy that she could render no
assistance, though a cry was heard from the ill fated crew of "Put
the boats out!" The Wasdale had a crew of seven aboard, viz., Captain
Pickthall, a most respectable, steady man, and a good seaman; John
Wood, mate; two able seamen, named Fisher and Simpson; and three
fine grown-up lads, Taylorson, Jessop, and Hartlepool. The master,
mate, and seamen have all left widows and families.
A fine new vessel was yesterday launched from the building
yard of Mr. Hardy, at this port, named the DIADEM, register 109 tons,
old measurement, and intended for the coal and coasting trade. The
Diadem was built for and under the superintendence of Capt. Ellwood,
formerly of the Armhoth, and is allowed by all nautical men who have
seen her, to be as handsome a vessel as has been launched at this port for some years
past. The workmanship also excellent, and does the industrious and
persevering master-builder very great credit.
Report of Hugh M'Kee, master of the schooner Diadem, of Whitehaven,
76 tons, from Drogheda, Oct. 8, at noon. for Harrington (Cumberland),
in ballast: On the morning of the 9th, at 4 a.m., tide half ebb, a very dense
fog, wind S.S.W., moderate. the ship struck on the rocks about 1.5 mile W.
from Peel. The boat was at once put out, shot a kedge, and heeled her
round. The rope broke, then the vessel heeled over to leeward on a
rock, and got so much damaged that she filled with water and sank in
about an hour. The vessel is in a dangerous position, but may be saved
if the weather keeps fine. After the vessel settled on the rocks and
nearly full of water, the master and crew got into the boat and made
for Peel Harbour, where they arrived all safe about 8 a.m. Peel, Oct. 9.
[wreck sold, as it lay, but salvage impracticable]
Yesterday, a handsome brig, coppered and copper-fastened, called the
STAR, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Hardy, at this port,
burthen per register 182 tons, built for Captain Bee (late of the Balfour
of this port,) and company, and intended for the South American
trade.
Brig Star of Whitehaven. The fine Whitehaven-built Vessel, called
the STAR, John Clementson, late Master. This Vesssel, which is but
Five Years old, is now in Liverpool, where she may be viewed, and
where further Particulars may be had, at the Office of Messrs, Thos.
and J. Brocklebank; or at Bransty, Whitehaven.
Spoken... On the 15th March. in lat. 50 long. 14, spoke the brig
Star, of Liverpool, from Buenos Ayres, with ensign union down and
mainmast only standing. The captain wished the City of Manchester to
take his disabled vessel in tow, but as the request was impossible, in
consequence of the heavy sea running, he requested a steamer to be
sent to his assistance. The Star was perfectly water tight, and the
captain and crew all well.
One night last week some mischievous person carried away the bird from
the hand of the beautifully carved figured-head of the new brig
Elizabeth, Capt. France, lately launched by Mr. Hardy, ship-builder, at
this port. The bird was handsome as an ornament, but was otherwise of
no value to any one, and consequently the act may be viewed as one purely
of wanton mischief.
Another Whitehaven coaster, the brig Elizabeth, 95 tons register, was
wrecked in Whiting Bay, near Youghal, on Saturday afternoon. The
managing owner is Captain Borrowdale, of this port (who has since gone
to the scene of the wreck), and at the time she went ashore the
Elizabeth was on a voyage from Newport to Cork with coals. The vessel
was commanded by Captain Gillead, of this town, and had three more of
a crew; and, we regret to say, that one of them, the mate, Edward
Connor, an elderly man belonging to Whitehaven, was unfortunately
washed overboard and drowned. Up to yesterday (Wednesday) no
information had reached here as to whether the body had been found.
The Elizabeth was built at this port in 1840 by Mr. Hardy, and was
only insured for a small amount. [wreck subsequently sold]
LAUNCH OF THE VICAR OF BRAY. A handsome new barque, built for Capt. George
Seymour, of Bray, late of the Warlock, of this port, was launched
Thursday last from the building yard of Mr. Hardy, this place, named
the VICAR OF BRAY, and intended for the East India trade. The Vicar is
255 tons O. M. and 281 new, and altogether as excellent a specimen of workmanship
we have for some time past witnessed. ...
[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Friday 18 April 1856]:
The Hyperion. Clare, of and for Liverpool, stranded off Laguna 4th
Feb., and subsequently brought in here was surveyed and sold as a
wreck on the 25th. The cargo of logwood, except a small part sold as
damaged, remained to be reshipped if possible.
[broke from mooring in a storm at Laguna, got ashore, lightened and got
into harbour]
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Ruby Sr 1831
Ino S 1833
Evergreen S 1833
Watkins Bg 1834
Gunga Bk 1834
John Scott 1835
Seymour Sr 1836
Elizabeth Buckham Bg 1837
Sarah Rawes Bg 1838
Sirius Sr 1839
Woodville Bg 1839
SALCOMBE. Nov. 29. The George Robinson, arrived off this port, from
Newfoundland, fell in with the wreck of the Ruby, (schooner,) of
Liverpool, the 23d instant, in lat. 46, lon. 8;
NEW YORK, 13 Jan. The Ruby, from Liverpool, for Lisbon (reported
abandoned 2nd Dec.) was boarded 18th Nov. by the Charlotte, arrived at
Boston, and crew, except captain and three men previously drowned,
taken off. [master J. Anning]
SHIP LAUNCH. At six clock on Wednesday evening last, a fine new
coppered and copper-fastened ship, of 233 register, was launched from
the building-yard of Messrs Whiteside and Scott, at this port. She was
built for Mr. George Harrison [sole owner], and is intended for the
East India trade: she was named, with the usual formalities, the Ino.
...
A telegram dated Elsinore, Oct. 7, reports: The Ino of Newhaven, from Gefle for
Ipswich (deals) has put in here leaky, having touched the ground;
crew refused to proceed; vessel has been examined by divers;
undecided what is to be done.
On Saturday evening last, a very beautiful new coppered and
copper-fastened vessel was launched from the yard of Messrs. Whiteside
& Scott, at Whitehaven, called the EVERGREEN, burthen per register 159 tons, and
intended for the foreign trade. This handsome vessel was built for
Capt. Bell, of Waterloo Terrace, & is allowed to be as fine a specimen
of workmanship as ever left the slips at that port.
Montevideo. 20 Jan. Evergreen, Corkhill, of Whitehaven, which was wrecked near Monte Video,
has been condemned and sold. [voyage to Buenos Ayres]
SHIPPING. Friday last, was launched from the
building yard of Messrs. Scott and Whiteside, Whitehaven, a new brig,
burthen 240 tons, called the Watkins,
and, on Monday, from the building-yard of [sic, for?]
Mr Younghusband, a barque, burthen 277 tons, called the Gunga. The former is to
proceed almost immediately to Batavia; the latter is intended for the
China trade.
Accident at sea. The ship Agnes of Dublin, which sailed on Wednesday from the
North-wall for New York, with passengers, when off the Tusker light,
about half-past eleven on Thursday night, in a fog, came in contact with
the brig Watkins of Glasgow, bound from the West Indies to Liverpool
with sugar, when melancholy to relate, the latter vessel immediately
foundered with eleven of her crew, two only being saved. The Agnes
carried out 250 passengers, who are all now safe in Milford, where the
vessel is undergoing the necessary repairs to prosecute her voyage
forthwith.
Whitehaven: A new barque was launched here on the 6th inst., called
the Gunga, of 277 tons register, built by Messrs. Whiteside and Scott,
for Mr. W. Younghusband,
MADRAS. [May 22] Wreck of the Ships Sulimany, Gunga, and Eighteen Native vessels. The
sudden, unexpected, and fearful events of yesterday demand especial
notice. From eleven o'clock until a quarter-past two p.m. there were
frequent heavy gusts, with thick weather and much rain. The sea ran
with great force, and the surf was impassable, whilst a strong
northerly current as suddenly set in along shore. About eight a.m. it
was impossible for any ship to slip and put to sea, because, with the
wind from E.N.E. they were on a dead lee shore. At one p.m., in a severe
squall from the Eastward, several ships dragged their anchors, and at
1.40 two dhonies were driven on shore, and the Sulimany, the Gunga,
Mary Ray, and the Three Brothers dragged their anchors, and the three
dhonies foundered at their moorings. Within ten minutes after the
Sulimany struck, her mainmast fell by the board and her hull parted
amidships, and in less than a quarter of an hour she broke up, and
scarcely a vestige of the Sulimany's hull was visible. Before the
mainmast fell, the crew were gathered together on the poop and
starboard quarter, and many individuals were seen on fragments of the
wreck, whilst others had jumped overboard and were seen swimming.
Divers and catamaran men darted in all directions to aid their escape,
who in the most praiseworthy manner swam off and brought several
persons on shore who were nearly exhausted. Thus perished the
Sulimany, her unfortunate commander, Captain Dawson, his poor wife and two
young children, her chief and second officers, four sea-cunnies, two
Chinese, and 27 lascars. The remnant of the crew were last seen on the
starboard quarter, and it was indeed a most heart-rending sight to
witness their awful plight without any means of affording them relief.
At this time it was evident that the barque Gunga's fate was
inevitable, and every effort was turned towards the rescue of her
crew, and the captain and crew, one after another, got safe on shore
about seven p.m., by the aid of a hawser. The vessel, with about 1,000
bags of sugar on board, is a complete wreck, but her masts are
standing, and although bilged, her hull has not in any way broken up.
Beyond the lamentable loss of two ships, I am sorry to say that three
dhonies foundered, and, including brigs, 15 native vessels are
stranded, but most providentially only one man belonging to those
eighteen vessels is lost.
On Friday week, a handsome new vessel, of 225 tons register, was
launched from the building yard of Messrs. Whiteside and Scott,
Whitehaven, and the day being fine, the concourse of spectators was
more than usually numerous. This beautiful and substahtial vessel was
built for Captain Rennie, and under his immediate superintendence. Her
head is a full-length figatre of Mr. Scott, by whoth she was built,
carved by our talented townsman, Mr. George Bell (a native of
Carliste). The vessel is named after its builder, John Scott.
John Scott brig, of Whitehaven (iron ore), has gone ashore at
Kilcoole, north Wicklow, and has broken up; one man saved.
John Scott, which was wrecked at Kilcoole, was from Whitehaven for
Newport; she had struck on the Codling Bank, Feb. 1, and when got off
was found to be very leaky, and was abandoned.
A very handsome new schooner, of 64 tons register measurement, was
launched on the Bth inst. from the building-yard of Messrs. Whiteside
and Scott at this port. She was named the Seymour, intended as a
regular trader between Whitehaven and Bray, and was built expressly
for the Messrs. Seymour of the latter port.
SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE. One of the most violent storms ever known
upon the Irish coast blew from the eastward on Friday morning and
Saturday. .....
the schooner Seymour of Bray, coal laden, from Whitehaven, was
overwhelmed by a sea when crossing the Burford Bank, and all hands
perished. This sad sight was seen by the crew of the brig Endeavour of
Whitehaven, who also struck on the bank and expected to have been
swallowed up in a similar manner.
MESSRS. WHITESIDE and SCOTT return their Sincere Thanks to all their
Friends who promptly came forward with every Assistance in getting the
New Vessel, ELIZABETH BUCKHAM, off the Beach and into the Harbour
Monday the 16th Instant.
A very handsome new vessel of the burthen of 158 tons, register
measurement, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Whiteside
and Scott, at Whitehaven, on Friday afternoon last. She was named the
"Sarah Rawes," in compliment to the sister of the principal owner, Mr.
Webster, sailmaker, of that port.
Cardiff ... The Sarah Rawes, Bell, of and from Whitehaven for this port, struck
on Breaksea Point yesterday; sank, and is likely to become wreck;
materials saved. [later reported broken up]
On Thursday, the 22d inst., a handsome new schooner called the Sirius,
was launched from the old building yard of Whiteside and Scott, at
Whitehaven, burthen per register 51 tons, new measurement, and 64 old. The
Sirius has been purchased for Capt. Jonathan Hales, and Company, and
is intended for the coal and coasting trade.
The steamer [Rona] at once took the disabled vessel in tow. She proved to be the
Sirius, of Liverpool (Captain Trainer), a schooner of about 80 tons
burden, with three men on board, coal laden, and bound for Portaferry,
Ireland. She was in a very disabled state, and would have drifted
ashore in an hour had it not been for the timely assistance of the
steamer. She was towed safely inte Portwilliam. The men were very much
exhausted, having been rolling about in a heavy sea all night. ..
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Alciope Bg 1835
Anne & Jane Bk 1836
Bleng Bg 1836
Siam S 1837
Frances 1837
Calder Bg 1837
Reaper Sr 1837
Watson Bg 1837;
Nile Bg 1838
British Queen Bg 1838
Capella Sr 1838
Earl of Lonsdale Bk 1839
Harbinger Bk 1839
Ringdove Bg 1838
Jane & Jessie Bn 1839
Champion Bk 1840
Wilson Bg 1840 (yd.19)
Syren Bk 1840
Midge Sl 1840
Kyanite Bg 1840
Enchantress Bk 1841
Arequipa Bk 1841
Bleng Bk 1841
Ennerdale S 1842
Swallow Sr 1843
Inca Bk 1844
Emblem Sr 1844
New Margaret S 1844
Thomas & John 1844
Menzies S 1845
Lord Hardinge S 1846
Mary Spencer S 1847
Magician Bg 1847
Unity Bg 1848
John Spencer S 1849
Sorata Bk 1849
A new vessel of 199 tons register was launched from the building yard
of Messrs Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port, Saturday last, named
the ALCIOPE, which has been purchased by Captain Bennett, late of the
Mail and intended for the foreign trade. She left the stocks in
beautiful style and glided majestically into her destined element, in the
presence of an immense concourse of spectators, amongst whom was the
Earl of Lonsdale and others of the distinguished party at present
sojourning at the Castle. The Alciope is the first vessel launched by
the new company, and is admitted by all who have seen her, to be
as fine a specimin of ship-building, both as regards model and workmanship,
as was ever produced at this port, and is well calculated to sustain
the high character Mr Kennedy has long enjoyed, both
as a draughtsman and a mechanic. The keels of two large vessels,
both of which are contracted for, are being laid down in the yard
from which the Alciope was launched.
LOWESTOFT. Nov. 15, 2 10 p.m. The brig Alciope, of Maldon, has
been assisted into these roads, having been in collision with barque
off Southwold; lost jibboom and foremast head.
LOWESTOFT. 21st Nov., 8:58 p.m. The brig Alciope, reported yesterday as
being upon the Holm sand, was got off last night and towed on to the
beach here, full of water. [hull later sold]
Mexico. November 17. The Scio, arrived at San Blas, 10th ult,
discharged her cargo and sailed on the 26th ult, for Valparaiso; on
the 28th it blew a hurricane. The three following vessels went down at
their anchors: the Bleng, Stewart, of Whitehaven from Liverpool; the
captain and crew saved, and proceeded to Maratlan to procure a passage
to England; a Mexican schooner and a Chilean brig, the latter two with
their cargoes. [Pacific coast of Mexico; 1 November in another report]
The Caroline, Briggs, from San Blas, in the Downs, - sailed 31 Jan and reports that the
Bleng, Stewart, of Whitehaven, was on shore, a complete wreck, having been driven on
during a hurricane on the 1st November last
A very handsome and admirably-finished vessel of 422 tons register
measurement, was Thursday last launched fromn the building-yard of
Messrs. Lumley Kennedv and Co. at this port, called the SIAM built
for Captain W. Boadle late of Helvellyn, and intended for the India
trade. This splendid new ship left the stocks in beautiful style, and is
looked upon by men competent to form an opinion, as not inferior in either
model or workmanship to any vessel ever launched at this place.
[16 October, Liverpool, cleared out for Sydney NSW, Siam, Boadle]
The Siam, Boadle, from Liverpool for Singapore and Manilla, was totally wrecked
12 miles east of Java Head, near the entrance of the Straits of Sunda, at 3
o'clock on the morning of the 7th of June; crew saved, having been taken
from the boats by a French ship, and landed at Batavia on the 11th of June.
A beautiful brig, called the FRANCES, was launched from the
building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., on the 1st inst.,
built for Capt. John Cowman, and intended for the coal and coasting
trade. She commenced taking in coal immediately after being launched.
Sale.. All that good brig or vessel, called the Frances, of the Port
of Whitehaven, 180 tons Register, Josiah Edmondson, Master, now lying
in the Harbour of Whitehaven.
The new brig Calder, Turner, sailed from Whitehaven, for Valparaiso,
on the 1st inst.
THE LOSS OF THE BRIG CALDER. BOARD TRADE INQUIRY AT ABERDEEN.
Yesterday morning a Board of Trade inquiry was opened in the Court
House, Aberdeen, regarding the loss of the brig Calder, belonging to
Messrs J. & A. Davidson, which foundered on 16th July while on a voyage
from Huelva to Newcastle-on-Tyne, with cargo of copper ore. ...
Mr O'Dowd opened the Court by giving a detail of
the voyage until the time of her foundering, and stated that the
Calder was built at Whitehaven in 1837, was brig-rigged, her frame
being built of oak. Her measurements: Length, 88 feet; breadth, 22
feet; depth, 15 feet; and 200 tons burden. She was commanded by Captain
Taylor, who holds certificate of competency, and was described by him
as staunch, sound, and in good condition.
After some remarks on the
Merchant Shipping Act applicable to the case. John Stephen, examined by Mr
O'Dowd, deponed: I am 23 years of age, and am mate of the brig Calder.
I had served as mate for 2.5 months prior to 15th July. I hold a
certificate of competency as mate. The Calder had a crew of seven all
told. She shipped a cargo of copper ore at Huelva, a port in the north [sic, South] of
Spain in the Bay of Biscay. I was in the hold before any of the cargo
was shipped, and was in every part of it to which access could be got.
I could not see her keel right along, but I saw a large part it. I saw
the ribs. I could not see the inside of the planking on account of the
"ceiling." The cargo was put down the main hatch in small baskets and
thrown in bulk on the ship's bottom. By the water the ship drew, I
estimate the cargo put on board at 315 tons. Her draught was 14 feet 10 fore
and aft. The ship was in good condition. The cargo also was in good
condition and properly stored. I never sailed in a ship before with a
cargo of copper ore. I never saw a ship laden with copper ore. The usual
way to load one is to keep it as high as possible, but nothing was done
to effect that in this case. It should be raised by a platform in the
hold to from 4 to 6 feet above the bottom? There was no such means
taken in this case. We left on 12th July; The captain kept the log,
not I. The log was left in the ship. I signed the bill of lading for
the master on shore. We were bound for Newcastle-on-Tyne. We had fine
weather on departure. Nothing remarkable occurred to the night of 15th
July. We ascertained the ship's position at noon of 15th by
observation. We took the latitude by the sun, and calculated the
longitude by dead reckoning. We had no chronometer on board nor quadrant.
We were in 36 odds of north latitude, and in 8 odds of west longitude.
That placed us at about 40 miles from Cape Vincent, north-east by
north. The weather was then blowing very fresh from north-north-east.
We shortened sail to topsails and foresails about four in the
afternoon. The topgallantsails were taken in at same time, about nine in the evening
we found abaft 13 inches in the hold. We had been pumping from
half-past eight. I had the watch from eight to twelve. At half-past ten I found
from eighteen inches to two feet of water. We then called all hands. At twelve
there was two feet. About one a.m. the foretopsail split. At two we
bore up before the wind. At 2 30 we found 3 feet of water, and at four
o'clock we found 3 feet 8 inches of water. I had called the master on
deck at half-past ten, and he remained on deck until we left the ship.
About one a.m. the master and I consulted, and we agreed that to save
the ship it would be best to keep her before the wind. About two a.m.
we agreed to try to make for Gibraltar. About six we saw a sail and
made signals of distress. We had then 4.5 feet of water. We hauled the
ship to the wind to fetch the ship we saw, and about half-past seven we
got out the long boat. The only other boat we had was a jolly boat.
When we cut out the boat, the ship was in a sinking state. We all got into
the long boat and made for the other ship, which was 200 about yards off.
There was a very heavy sea running, but when we got on board we
explained to the master that the ship had sprung a leak. The ship turned
out to be the Celestina, an Austrian brig, bound for Falmouth for
orders. During the night the carpenter and I went into the hold to try and
discover the leak, but we could not find where the water was coming
in. There was about three feet of water in the hold at the time, and we
had not gone down to look for the leak before that time. The reason I
did not go sooner to look for the leak was that we were too busy at
the pumps. It was possible to employ only three hands a time at the
pumps. I was one of them. The pumps were in good order. We did not
try to get out the long boat until the Celestina was by us. I said when
examined on oath at Falmouth, before the collector of customs, that no
effort had been made to discover the leak. That was not correct. I
cannot account for having said so then. What I say now is correct. We
were kindly treated, and were brought to Falmouth on 6th August. I am of
opinion that the loss of the ship was occasioned by her straining in a
heavy sea, with a dead weight cargo in her bottom. I still think that the
ship was staunch, and in good condition When she left Huelva. I was
not conscious of the ship coming in contact with anything from the
time she left port. The only thing to strain her was a very heavy
cross sea, which began to run high whenever we got outside Cape Vincent, - at
twelve on the 15th. There was no unusual amount of water in the hold at four in the
afternoon of the 15th. There were no shifting boards nor any means
whatever taken to prevent the cargo shifting from the motion of the
ship. The length of hold was between 40 and 50 feet. The hold was not
choke full; the cargo was stowed so that the highest point was within about a foot
of covering of the main hatch, and from that point it descended in a
pyramidal for. The cargo did not shift before we left the ship. The
heaviness of the cargo prevented it shifting. ....
A new vessel, 116 tons register, called the REAPER, built for Capt.
John Irwin, and intended for the iron ore trade, was launched from the
building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy & Co., on the 2nd inst.
COLLISION ON THE USK. The s.s. Loftus, bound for Swansea, was
steaming down the Usk about 10 o'clock on Thursday evening, when,
just below the Alexandra Dock entrance, she collided with the
schooner Reaper, 60 tons register, of Wexford. which was coming up the
river laden with sand. The schooner had a pilot on board, and her
sails were set. According to the master of the schooner, the steamer
appeared to be making straight for his craft, and, fearing a mishap, he
called his crew aft. The steamer struck the schooner on the port bow, abaft the
chains, and cut through the side and deck to the mast. The schooner
was afterwards beached, and the crew got ashore in a hobbler's boat.
The only casualty was to a lad, whose nose was broken by a falling
rope or spar. He was treated at the Infirmary, but not detained. The
steamer was uninjured.
Reaper. Newport, Aug 18. The schooner Reaper, of Dublin, which sunk
after collision, has been raised and put aground. Her port bow is cut
into as far as the foremast, and her masts are broken off by the deck.
She will probably be condemned.
A very handsome new brig of 164 tons register measurement, was
launched on Tuesday week from the building yard of Messrs. Lumley
Kennedy and Co., at Whitehaven. She was named the WATSON, was built
for Capt. Stoup, and is intended for the coal trade.
The Watson, Stoup, from Whitehaven for Cardiff, sunk in Wicklow Wash
last week, crew saved, but so sudden was the misfortune which befell
the Watson that every thing belonging them on board went down with the
ill-fated vessel. Several ships have lately sunk in the vicinity of
the Wicklow Banks, and it is supposed that the Watson had struck upon
the mast of a sunken vessel, hence the unfortunate mishap which has
befallen her. [location also quoted as Arklow Bank]
A splendid new vessel, coppered and copper-fastened, was launched from
the building yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co. of this port, on
Saturday last. She was built for Capt Anderson, is 237 tons register
measurement, was named the NILE, and intended tor the foreign trade.
She made a beautiful launch, and in both model and workmanship is
considered fully equal to any of the numerous vessels that have recently
been launched from the same yard.
At an early hour in the morning, the vessels in the harbour were
decorated with flags and ensigns; and about eleven o'clock, a fine
new vessel, of 218 tons register measurement called The British Queen,
built for Messrs R and H Jefferson, was launched from the yard of
Messrs Lumley Kennedy and Company, and intended for the West India
trade. The day was remarkably fine, and a large concourse of
spectators assembled to witness the interesting scene. At the hour
appointed, away, the last shore was struck away and the stately vessel
glided magnificently into her destined element, amidst the cheers of
the assembled crowd, the usual ceremony of christening having been
performed by G. H. Wilcox. ....
British Queen (brig), of Whitehaven, Captain Hind, from Liverpool
to Greenspond, salt laden, struck the ice on the 6th of May and went
down in a few hours, crew picked up. St. John's, Nfld., May 16.
FOUNDERING OF THE CAPELLA, OF WHITEHAVEN. The Capella, of this port,
owned by Mr. W. Wilson and others, Captain Looney, sailed hence for
Newport on Tuesday week. On her voyage she encountered the full force
of the gale that has prevailed since soon after she left, and a
telegram has been received from her captain stating that she sprung a
leak when in Dublin Bay and foundered off the Bailey. No mention is
made of the crew, but it is presumed they were all saved.
Loss of a Greenock Ship. The barque Earl of Lonsdale, of this port, Ferguson
master, which sailed from Demerara for Clyde on the 16th November
last, with a cargo of greenheart timber, sprang a leak four days after
her departure. The leakage increased until 24th November, when, it
being found impossible to gain upon it, the master resolved to abandon
the vessel, which was in a sinking condition. Accordingly at 6 a.m., the
crew took to the boats, and steered for Tobago, the nearest land, which
they reached in safety in two days. The vessel sank at 7.45 a.m. of
the 24th, being then in lat. 12 N., long. 53 W [sic, 58 in RCUS]. The Earl of Lonsdale
was 350 tons register, was built at Whitehaven in 1839, and belonged
to John Kerr, Esq., West Quay.
A very handsome new barque called the HARBINGER, was launched from
the building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port,
yesterday. She registers 256 tons, old measurement, was built for Capt.
Candlish, late of the Medora, and intended, we believe, for the East
India trade. in the course of the afternoon the keel of large vessel
was laid down upon the blocks from which the Harbinger had just
glided.
Under engagement with the Honourable Board of Admiralty, and will be
despatched immediately. For light goods only. DIRECT for HOBART TOWN,
the remarkably fine fast-sailing Barque HARBINGER, A 1 for 12 years,
297 tons register, BROWNRIGG CANDLISH, Commander. Lying in the St.
Katharine Docks. This Ship has most superior accommodations for Cabin
Passengers.
Harbinger, Captain Sawyer, from Cardiff to this port, was totally
lost on the Middle Bank on the 14th of September; crew arrived
here. Maranham, Sept 24.
[from Glasgow Chronicle - Wednesday 05 September 1855]:
The Ringdove, of Liverpool, with hay, was on shore in the Hellespont,
on the 16th of August. [master Robertson, or Robinson]
The RINGDOVE, Robinson, from Ship Island Harbour to Queenstown, struck Frying
Pan Shoals, and remained 35 hours, but was towed off.
(See below.) The US. Str. Corwin, which arrived here yesterday, from
Key West, saw a large barque ashore on Pickle Reef, 27th Apl.
6th May. The Ringdove, arrived at Wilmington, 30th Apl.
Southampton Jan 14. The Ringdove, from Sunderland to Carthagena, with
coke, was totally lost near Gibraltar during a gale on the 25th
December [1856]: nine men drowned; five saved.
WRECK OF A SCHOONER. The Jane and Jessie schooner, of Whitehaven from
Poole to Lerwick, is reported from Greet Yarmouth to have gone ashore
on Barber Sand. The vessel is a total loss. Crew saved. [laden bricks
and building materials]
On Wednesday last, a splendid new barque, coppered and
copper-fastened, called the CHAMPION, burthen per register 220 tons old,
and 241 tons new measurement, was launched from the building-yard of
Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port. The Champion will be
commanded by Captain Steele, late of the Hotspur, and is intended for
the East India trade.
The Barque CHAMPION, Capt. Steele, of the Port of Whitehaven,
Burthen per register 241 Tons, N. M., and 220 Tons, O.M., A 1 for Twelve Years at
Lloyd's, and built Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of Whitehaven, in
the Year 1840. The Champion is well found in Stores, is in excellent
Condition, was sheathed with Muntz's Yellow Metal at the Commencement
of the present Year, and may be sent to Sea at a very trifling Expense. Apply to
Messrs. John J. Peile and Co., 74, Market Place, Whitehaven; or to the
Captain on Board the Vessel, in the Queen's Dock, Liverpool.
LINE OF PACKETS FOR BAHIA has made large engagements of cargo, and will
have prompt despatch. The well-known superior Whitehaven-built Barque
CHAMPION, A 1 at Lloyd's twelve years; 241 tons; is fast sailer, in all respects
a very eligible conveyance. ... Cotesworth & Co.
ARBROATH. The barque Champion, Arbroath, arrived at Queenstown from
Miragone, was making much water. She struck on a reef off Great Inagua
on the 27th January and broke the lower part of her rudder. She has been
surveyed and recommended to discharge part of her cargo.
Death of an Arbroath Captain at HAVANNA, Intelligence was received here on
Wednesday of the death of Captain Alexander Buick, master and owner of
the barque, Champion, of this port, who died at Havanna on i7th September, after a brief
illness of two days. Disease of the heart was stated to be the cause
of death. Captain Buick was thirty-two years old, and leaves a widow
and three children, who reside at Colliston.
Wreck of the Champion. On the 22d Jan., the barque Champion, of Dundee, tonnage
220, Captain Macintosh, and Mr William Moon, owner, foundered off the
coast of Hayti. Fortunately the crew were saved.
Gonaives. Jan 22. The Champion of Dundee, from St Marc for Falmouth,
with lignum vitae and logwood, foundered off the Plateforme coast of
Hayti. 14 January, crew saved.
A fine new brig was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Lumley
Kennedy and Co., on the 1st instant. She was called the WILSON, built
for Capt. John Stoup, is 173 tons om.... for the coal trade.
The brig Wilson, which was caught in a gale in the West Bay and lost
her foretopmast and gear, was loaded with Portland stone by the Bath
Stone Firm. The vessel, it will be remembered, was picked up by one of
the tugs belonging to Messrs Cosens & Co, and towed into Weymouth [on
7 March 1903]. This week the cargo of 227 tons of stone has been
removed from the vessel and landed on the Bath Stone Firm's wharf at
Castleton.
The Syren, Turpin, from London at La Guayra on the 9th May, and intended loading
for Liverpool, but during a severe gale parted from her chain the
morning of the 21st [May], went shore, filled, and will become a complete wreck.
The Syren was a splendid barque of 276 tons, and built for Joseph Mundle [sic]
Esq., of Liverpool, by Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of this town, in
1840.
Thursday last, a coopered and copper-fastened sloop, called the
MIDGE, burthen per register 38 tons old measurement, was launched from
the building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port. The
Midge was built for Messrs. Jefferson. and is intended for their
service in the West Indies. She will sail hence for Cadiz in a few
days, with a cargo of coals, under the command of Mr. James, mate of
the Lady Shaw Stewart, where she will take in cargo of wine, and
proceed from thence to the West Indies.
The new brig KYANITE, 130 tons old, and 124 tons new measurement, built at Whitehaven,
and launched in September, 1840, is a burthensome vessel, sails fast,
her materials are of the best description, and she is completely equipped for sea.
and adapted for any trade her burthen may suit, she is well worthy of the attention
of purchasers; lying in George's Dock. For further particulars apply to
Messrs. Lumley, Kennedy & Co. of Whitehaven ...
October 1882 .....
During the latter part of October, a severe gale visited the east coast
of England, and it was known that several Guernsey vessels were in it;
three of these: the Kyanite, Veritas and Alice, not having been
heard from for a month, it was considered that they too were
lost, and a public meeting presided over by Mr. Julius A. Carey was
held to consider the best means to be adopted to assist the widows and
orphans left unprovided for by this disaster, there being eighteen
widows and about forty children.
From information supplied by the owners of the above named vessels
there were 7 persons on board the Kyanite who leave 2 widows and 8
children: David Savage, Commander, a widow and four children. J.
Hodgson, mate, a widow and four children. A. Lucas, a widow. J. Heuze,
a widow. F Le Fevre, unmarried. Constant Leon, unmarried. - Kiston,
unknown, shipped in London.
Missing vessels: The following vessels, previously listed as overdue,
were posted as missing: ... The Kyanite (of Guernsey) which sailed from Shields
for Guernsey with coal, on 22 October last. [Captain Savage]
Rye, Oct. 26. The barque Enchantress, Hubbard, came on shore this morning
during a heavy gale, and has gone to pieces. Crew, except the mate,
drowned.
DUNGENESS, Oct. 29. The greater portion of the cargo of the
Enchantress, Hubbard, from London for Buenos Ayres, which went on
shore near Rye, and broke up, has been saved. The above ill-fated
vessel was built by Messrs L. Kennedy and Co,, at this port, in 1841,
for Capt. Cormick and Co., and was 252 tons register. She was for some
time commanded by Capt. Cormick, of Birkett Priory. She was
principally owned, we believe, from this port. The second mate (Banks)
and several of the crew were natives of this town.
Loss of the Barque Enchantress. We have to announce to our readers the loss of the
barque Enchantress, of Whitehaven, Huddart master, and all hands on
board, with the exception of the first mate. The Enchantress left
London on the 21st ult, with a general cargo, bound for a port in the
East Indies. She proceeded prosperously till yesterday week, when,
during the night, she drive on shore on the rugged coast of Kent, under a
tremendous gale from the S.W., and shortly afterwards went to pieces.
Amongst those who have met with the fate of the unfortunate vessel we
may mention young man named, Albert Banks, son Mr. Henry Banks,
Carter Lane, Whitehaven. The deceased young man had been promoted
second mate on account of his good character and abilities, and his
premature death will be a source of deep regret to his parents and
relatives.
Queenstown. 22 July. The Bloomer, Stone, arrived here from Porto
Rico, has landed the crew of the Arequipa (barque), Sharp, from New
York to Yarmouth, with petroleum, which was abandoned, on fire, 5th
July; crew picked up in lat. 38 N, lon. 46 W. [crew took to boats - all saved]
THE BURNING OF THE ENNERDALE. The barque Ennerdale, of Whitehaven,
which was burnt at sea on the 6th inst., was commanded by Captain
Williams, of Cardigan, an old and experienced sailor. She left Oran,
Algeria, for Cardiff, on the 4th inst., with cargo of iron ore and
about 150 tons of esparto grass. She carried a crew of ten all told.
All went well till half past five on Saturday evening, when, the
barque being then off Cape Mease [sic, Mesa in some reports], smoke
was seen issuing from the hold, near the mizenmast. All hands were set
to work to endeavour to extinguish the fire, but without effect; it
steadily gained, and the crew were obliged to take to their boat. A
passing vessel, the American barque Ferris S. Thompson, of New York,
bound to Marseilles, observing the burning vessel, sent off a boat to
the assistance of the crew; and, the Ennerdale being then in blaze
from stem to stern, there was nothing for it but to abandon her to her
fate. The crew were taken on board the American barque; and as the
latter stood by the burning ship for some time, they saw both masts
fall at eleven o'clock the same night, while at four o'clock the
following morning, after burning to the water's edge, they lost sight
of her altogether. The crew were transferred from the Ferris S.
Thompson to the screw steamer Zanetta, Captain Geary, belonging to
Messrs. J. Fenwick and Son, of Gracechurch Street, London, and bound
to Genoa, and they were subsequently landed at that port. The origin
of the fire is unknown; probably it was due to spontaneous combustion.
Captain Williams has been master of the Ennerdale for ten years; and
in a letter to Messrs. J. and I. Hodgson, of Whitehaven, states that
she was in the best possible condition. The Ennerdale was built at
Whitehaven by Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co. in 1842, for the
Calcutta trade, her first master being Captain Beadle, who died
recently at Liverpool. She was 304 tons burthen, and three years ago,
after an extensive repair, she was classed A 1 in red at Lloyd's for
six years. Messrs. Hodgson have been managing owners of the barque for
the last 18 years. She was partially insured.
ON SALE. A fine New VESSEL. Length 93 feet 3 inches, breadt 24 feet,
depth of hold 16 feet 3 inches; 242 tons old measurement; has been
twelve months in frame, and is now ready for launching.
[July 1843 for sale as a Barque, 243 tons old, 265 tons new meas.]
Also, the
beautiful Schooner SWALLOW, (Name may be altered): lying in Dock.
Length 77 feet 6 inches, breadth 20 feet 5.5 inches, depth of hold 12
feet 2.5 inches; 138 tons old and 124 tons new measurement. These
vessels have been constructed in the well-known building-yard of
Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., Whitehaven; built of the very best
materials, for the classification of twelve years, are thoroughly copper
fastened, and care has been taken in their models, to combine beauty
with fast sailing ... [advert repeated in March]
A splendid new barque was launched from the building-yard of Messrs.
Lumley Kennedy and Co,, at Whitehaven on the 9th instant, called the Sancta
Bega, burthen 243 tons old measurement, and
265 tons new, built for a Liverpool house, and intended for the South American
trade, under the command of Captain Field. The St Bega is a twelve year
ship, is coppered and copper fastened to the bends. ...
[The name Sancta Bega is from the Prioress of St Bees].
The new barque Inca, Field, sailed from Liverpool for Valparaiso on the 4th instant.
WESTPORT, Feb: 19. A three-masted vessel has been wrecked here (? near),
Belmullet; she has broken up and deals are coming ashore; the official
number is 24,761, register 248. She is supposed to be the Inca, of
Beaumaris, formerly of Liverpool.
The new brig Emblem, Whelan, sailed from Whitehaven for Liverpool on
the 16th instant.
WRECK. On Thursday last. about ten o'clock P.M., when about four miles off
the North Bishop, bearing S.E., the Azorean, Waters master, fell in
with a boat containing six individuals. They turned out to be Mr.
Scantlebury, master of the Emblem of Newport, with five of his crew.
That vessel. it appeared, was bound from the last named port, with a
cargo of steam coals for Liverpool. Having been hauled on the South
Bishop, the vessel went down immediately in consequence of a "start
calm," the wind dying suddenly away. Mr. Waters brought them in safety
to Swansea.
WHITEHAVEN. A new SHIP, on the Stocks, well advanced in building,
might soon be completed, whose dimensions are: Length of keel, for
measurement, 108 feet 10 inches; extreme breadth 26 feet 10 inches;
depth of hold, 18 feet 6 inches, abut 355 tons O.M. She will be
classed twelve years A1 at Lloyd's, is completely copper-fastened to
the bends, has a roomy hold, is calculated to sail fast, and is in all
respects first-rate in model and materials. She is framed for a
half-poop, 3 feet to 3.5 feet; also a topgallant forecastle deck, of 5
feet, fitted for lodgings for the crew, carved head, ornamental
taffrail, and imitative galleries. Will be sold either for hull and
spars, or fitted for sea, as may suit the purchaser. Particulars
apply Messrs. L KENNEDY and Co., Whitehaven.
A splendid new vessel called the NEW MARGARET, was yesterday launched
from the building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this
port, burthen per register, N.M. 411 tons; and O.M. 353. She is the
properly William Alexander, Esq., Underwriters Room, Liverpool, will
stand A I at Lloyd's 12 years, is intended for the China trade, and
will be commanded by Capt. W. Ager, late of the Oriza. She is
ship-rigged, with poop to the rail and topgallant forcastledeck, and
has beautiful female bust head, with richly carved taffrail and
imitation galleries.
Hong Kong. Feb 23. ... The New Margaret Barque is reported sold for £1,800.
A splendid new ship was launched on Monday last, from the building
yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy, and Co., at Whitehaven, called the
Menzies, burthen per register 448 tons new measurement, the sole
property of Messrs. Jones and Younghusband, insurance brokers,
Liverpool. The Menzies as regards model is perfection itself, and she
is altogether as fine a vessel as was perhaps ever built in the
county. The plank is fastened with copper bolts instead of trenails
from the heads of the first foothooks up to the gunwale, and she is
the first merchant vessel ever built in Europe without an iron
fastening through her. This splendid ship is intended for the China
trade, under the command of Capt. Whitham, and will sail for Canton
via Bombay early in the month of January next, The Menzies is an A1
thirteen years ship, and the largest which has yet been launched from
the above yard.
A splendid new ship of 378 tons O.M. measurement, and 424 tons new
measurement, was launched on Tuesday week from the building-yard of
Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at Whitehaven, called the Lord
Hardinge in compliment to the present Governor General of India. This
fine vessel is classed A1 at Lloyd's for 12 years, and intended for
the India and China trade. She sports an excellent full-length
likeness of the hero of Sobraon in the uniform of a Field Marshal,
executed in a first-rate style of workmanship by Mr. Brooker, of
Maryport. Her stern is also elaborately carved by the same master hand,
and in point of model, strength and general finish, the Lord Hardinge,
we apprehend, cannot easily be excelled.
Loss of the Lord Hardinge. Intelligence has been received by Messrs
Stirling and Co., of Glasgow, of the loss of their ship Lord Hardinge,
on Corona Reef, in the West Indies. The ill-fated vessel sailed on the
10th August from Glasgow, and on the 19th from Greenock, for Mayaguez,
Porto Rico. She was 390 tons, 114 ft in length, 26ft 9in in breadth,
18ft 3in in depth, was built at Whitehaven in 1846, and was classed A
1 at Lloyd's. She was under the command of Captain Thomson, and though
a quarter of century old, was remarkable for the regularity of her
passages in the West Indian trade. [wreck sold]
ST JOHN'S. P. R. Oct. 11: The barque Lord Hardinge, from Glasgow for
Mayaguez, on 2d inst. (before reported telegraph), ran on the Corona
Reef, about 10 or 20 miles to south of said port, and although
immediate assistance was sent to her, the vessel became a total loss,
and only a small portion of the cargo was saved; cargo principally
machinery.
On Thursday last, a new ship was launched from the building yard
Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port, called the MARY SPENCER,
(in compliment to Mrs. Spencer, of Lowther Street,) burthen per
register 429 tons old measurement, and 479 tons new. This
splendid-looking vessel, the largest yet built by the firm, has been
covered with Muntz's yellow metal, is copper-fastened throughout, and
built according to Lloyd's classification for a 13 years' ship. ...
The Mary Spencer will placed under the able management of Captain
William Boadle, late of the Bengalee, and is intended for the India
and China trades.
The new ship Mary Spencer, Boadle, sailed from Whitehaven for
Liverpool on the 14th instant, and arrived on following day.
VESSEL BURNT AT SEA. The captain and crew of the Shields barque Mary
Spencer were landed at Plymouth on Saturday, their vessel having been
burnt at sea April 20th. The Mary Spencer was making her way from
Aquilas to Tayport when the fire was discovered. The cargo consisted of 250 tons
of inflammable grass, and in a few hours the crew were obliged to leave the
ship. They stood off some distance, and as the deck gave way the
flames shot up a great height. By dusk the vessel had burnt to the
water's edge. The crew were picked up by the Marie Antoinette of
Schiedam, thus escaping a heavy gale which soon came on.
On Saturday last a very handsome fast-sailing new brig was
launched from the building-yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., at
this port, burthen per register 216 tons, called the MAGICIAN, entirely
copper-bolted, and stands A 1 at Lloyd's for thirteen years. She has
an appropriate and tastefully executed female bust head, with
emblematical elaborately-carved stern and quarter galleries, by Brooker,
of Maryport. She is the first vessel launched at this port with the
sword, or clipper bow, and whether as regards model, materials, or
finish, we may safely say that she is eminently qualified to sustain
the well-established character of her builders, and to afford every
satisfaction to her owners. She has been built for Joseph Mondel,
Esq., of Liverpool, is intended for the coffee trade, and will be
commanded by Capt. Steele, late of the Swallow, ot this port.
LISBON. Oct. 31: The brig Magician, Pomaron to Maryport, with mineral
ore, went ashore near Cape Razo; crew landed at Cascas [sic, Cascais]
by the St. George, from Havre for Columbia.
On Saturday last, a very handsome fast-sailing brig was
launched from the building-yard of Messrs Lumley Kennedy & Co.,
at this port, burthen per register 169 tons, called the Rosabelle,
copper fastened to the bends and sheathed with Muntz's patent
metal, and to stand A 1 at Lloyd's for nine years. She has an appropriate
and tastefully executed female bust head, by Brooker, of Maryport.
She is the second vessel launched at this port with the sword or clipper bow.
... She sailed hence for Liverpool on the 3rd last under the command
of Captain Lister, of the Kyanite.
For SALE or CHARTER. The beautiful new clipper Brig named (pro tem) ROSABELLE.
Built by the eminent builders Messrs L Kennedy & Co at Whitehaven. Her dimesions:
Length of keel for tonnage 93 ft 9in; Extreme beam 24 ft; Depth of hold 13 feet
11 inches; 190 tons old tons measurement, 169 tons new ... Lying George's Dock.
Cape Town: Another vessel, the brig Unity, owned by Mr. Stock, of Port
Elizabeth, is also lost. The Unity left Table Bay on the 28th August
for Port Elizabeth and East London, with a number of passengers and a
valuable assorted cargo. From portions of a wreck and corresponding
marks on cargo, which have been washed up in Saldanah Bay, there is no
room to doubt that this vessel is also lost. Conjecture points to the
Bellows' Rock at the entrance of False Bay as the scene of this sad
disaster, but whether this be so, or whether the vessel was ran down
at sea, it is impossible to tell, as it is feared that all on board
have perished.
Launch of the John Spencer, East Indiaman. The ship launch from the
building yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of Whitehaven, drew
together, on Saturday morning last, a large concourse of spectators,
on the beach of the inner harbour, on the piers, in the ship-yard, and
on board the various vessels moored in the harbour. Between two and
three thousand persons must have been present, among whom was a large
proportion of elegantly-dressed ladies, who appeared to take great
interest in the proceedings, and with them were most of the merchants
and gentlemen connected with the shipping interest of Whitehaven. The
ship was built by Messrs. L Kennedy and Co., for Captain James Boadle and
friends. It is classed thirteen years at Lloyd's, and is intended for
the East India and China trades. Its register is 520 tons, and will be
commanded by Captain Thos. Ladbetter. It is regarded by judges an
exceedingly strong built vessel, handsome and commodious, constructed
of the best materials, and upon the best models, with every regard to
the most recent improvements to ensure speed, safety, and the best
accommodations for its crew, for passengers, and for merchandise.
Shortly before twelve o'clock at noon, when water the harbour was
considered to be of sufficient height to allow the launch take place,
when, everything being in readiness, the order was given to knock away
the blocks and stays which retained the vessel, in the position in
which she had been constructed. At the first indication of movement,
Mrs Spencer, daughter of John Spencer, Esq., of Whitehaven, slung at
the head of the vessel the customary bottle of good old port, and
christened it, after her father, the John Spencer, amid loud cheers.
The John Spencer is now moored in the harbour, to undergo the necessary
rigging and fitting up to prepare for her first voyage.
[John Spencer owned the Hematite Iron Works at Whitehaven]
The John Spencer, Harrison, from the Sand Heads for Singapore, the
30th of March last, and has not since been heard of.
[cleared at Calcutta for Penang and Singapore on the 26th March 1858]
On Thursday morning last, a fine, well built barque, named, The
Sorata, was launched from the building yard of Messrs L. Kennedy &
Co., of this port. Shortly after eight o'clock this noble vessel left
the stocks and glided most majestically into her destined element,
being christened on her way by Mr Kendal junr., son of Mr George Kendal, of
Liverpool, for whom, along with other partners, she has been built,
The keel of this vessel is one hundred and twelve feet in length; she
is coppered to the bends, and compact and well finished in all her
compartments; her measurement is three hundred and sixty two tons N.M.
and three hundred and forty O.M., and she will be regularly fitted
out for the Cape Horn Trade, with every accommodation for both
passengers and goods.
LONDON, 16th Nov. The following are additional particulars of the loss
of the barque SORATA, Price, -The Sorata in addition to a crew of 15
hands and a pilot, is reported to have had the captain's wife and two
children on board at the time of the disaster. It is conjectured that
the vessel has been sunk through collision. Messrs. Gann & Co., of
Ramsgate, the divers, are endeavouring to save everything possible.
The sunken wreck is in seven fathoms of water, completely covered at
low water, and lies on her side, so that it is difficult for the
divers to determine the absolute fact of her having been in collision,
as also to work at the cargo, &c. No further particulars have come to
hand respecting the fate of the crew, and it is feared that all on
board have perished. [sank during gale 11 November 1877]
Excel
On Wednesday, a new vessel was launched from the building yard of
Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., called the Excel. She is 125 tons register
and 152 tons builder's measurement, and classed A 1 at Lloyd's for
nine years. She has been purchased by Capt. Kelly, of Whitehaven, and
is to be commanded by Capt. Lister. She is very strong and
substantially built, and is intended for the iron ore trade. She is
pronounced a very pretty model, and is said to combine first-rate
carrying and sailing qualities. She is to be brigantine rigged. If
the shipping trade were to revive a little it would prove a boon to
the ports on the Cumberland coast, as there are several first-class
vessels upon the stocks ready for launching.
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Hematite
112/104t Bg 1858 ON18086 (reg to 1902, owned Arklow);
Ship Launch at Whitehaven. There was launched from the building yard of Mr. H.
Williamson, at the port of Whitehaven, on the 2nd inst., a new vessel,
called the Hematite. She is to be brigantine rigged. She is 152 tons
builders' measurement, and 113 tons register is classed A 1 at Lloyd's
and is designed for the iron ore trade, for which she has been
expressly built. She is strongly fastened with heavy iron strapping to
the bilge, as well as each beam being secured by an iron knee, and she
is pronounced by connoisseurs to be a very pretty model, having
beautiful water lines and combining heavy carrying and fast-sailing
qualities. The workmanship is also first-class, and the internal
fittings include all the improvements in nautical architecture. She is
not first vessel built by Mr. Williamson, he having many years ago
built several new vessels in the Isle of Man, which are still employed
in the foreign and coasting trade connected with Whitehaven and other
ports, but she is the first that he has been enabled to launch at
Whitehaven. During the last few years he has had several offers, but
was obliged to decline a contract on account of not being able to
procure a piece of ground for a yard. After making application to Lord
Lonsdale's agents for a number of years without success, Mr.
Williamson was obliged to pass by the usual channels of communication,
and at last succeeded in obtaining a waste piece of ground exposed to
the beach close to the North Wall. Though the ground enclosed is only
a narrow strip, he is already prepared to lay down another vessel of
about 300 tons.
Ebenezer
76r Sr 1860 ON28403
Launch. On Saturday last, a handsomely modelled schooner, (which was
christened the Ebenezer, by Capt. Wood,) was launched from the building-yard of
Mr. Hugh Williamson, this port. The Ebenezer. which is substantially
constructed, and which we hope will prove successful vessel, of 145
tons builders' measurement, and 80 for tonnage. She is intended for the
iron-ore and general coasting trade, and is expected will carry 180
tons dead weight, at about 9.5 feet draught of water. The new vessel will
be commanded by Capt. C. Boaden.
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Intrepid Bg 1831
Vanguard Bg 1833
Mercury Sr 1834
Cumberland S 1835
More history
A handsome new vessel of 143 tons register, called the INTREPID, was
launched from the building-yard of Messrs. W. Wilson and Co. this
port, Tuesday last.
SALE, In the Building yard of Wm. Wilson & Co. Whitehaven, A NEW VESSEL,
barque rigged, now ready for Launching, and of the following dimensions,
Length of Keel for measurement 90 Ft. 6 Inch.; Breadth Beam, 24 Ft. 2.5
inch.; Depth of Hold, 16 Ft. 1 inch, and admeasures about 237 tons. This
vessel is faithfully built of the best materials, coppered and copper-fastened to the bends,
through clinched copper bolts, & the butts and bilges,
has a female bust head, and carved stern, and is in every respect
very desirable vessel for the foreign trade.
SHIPPING. A handsome brig, 237.5 tons register, called the Vanguard, built for
Captain Musgrave Walker, was launched from the binding yard Messrs.
Wilson & Co. She sailed for Liverpool the 12th inst.
The VANGUARD, of Maryport, went on shore on Crooked Island Reefs 4th
Feb., during a heavy gale from the North, lies on her beam ends, &
would become a wreck; crew saved.
On Tuesday week, a very fine new schooner, called the Mercury, 96 tons
register, intended for a regular trader between Whitehaven and
Glasgow, was launched from the building yard Messrs. Wilson, Walker,
and Co., at the former place. The Mercury is considered as neat and
tight a little vessel as has been launched at that port for some time
past. On Saturday she sailed from Whitehaven for Glasgow on her first
voyage.
On Saturday morning, a new ship called the Cumberland, was launched from the
building yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker, and Co., of Whitehaven. The
Cumberland registers 298 tons, and is built for Messrs. T. and M Hartley,
Whitehaven, being the fourth vessel of the name owned and sailed by that
old established connexion, all of which we believe are afloat, having
been each their turn dismissed, to make room for a new successor.
Messina March 22. The Cumberland, Fowler, from Alexandria to Queenstown, was
abandoned at sea on the 26th of Feb., about one hundred miles
southwest [or WSW] of Sardinia, and is supposed to have foundered soon
after; crew saved.
Lowther Castle Sr 1833
On the 5th inst., was launched from the beach near William Pit, a fine new schooner,
called the Castle, built by Mr. Wm. Middleton, shipwright, and
intended for the coasting trade. It may be mentioned as a fact highly
creditable to Mr. Middleton, that he built the vessel mostly with his own
hands, in the short space of nine months.
The Lowther Castle, Middleton, from Liverpool with a cargo of salt, in
attempting to enter Harrington harbour on the morning 23rd instant got behind the
wood-work, but was get oft the next tide, and broaght into the harbour
without having sustained much damage. [repaired]
The schooner Lowther Castle, Middleton, of Whitehaven sailed from
Glasgow for Runcorn, laden with cargo, on the 18th of January last;
she put into Rothsay Bay on the 21st, and sailed again from thence the
25th. It appears that the unfortunate vessel was afterwards in company
with the smack Phoenix of Douglas, between the Isle of Man and Liverpool, which
vessel is supposed to have foundered on the 26th of the above month,
during a heavy gale of wind from the S.S.E. as she has not since been
heard of. The crew consisted of Captain William Middleton, (owner of
the vessel), who has left a widow and six children to deplore his
irreparable loss; Richard Hunter, mate, Whitehaven, left a widow and three
children; George Wilson, seaman, also a Whitehaven man, and John Benn,
of Middletown, apprentice and nephew of the master.
Sarah Sr 1838
Elizabeth Sr 1839
A handsome new schooner, of 50 tons register measurement, was launched at
Whitehaven, on Monday last. She was named the Sarah, and built by R.
Eilbeck, for the coasting trade.
Blackpool... On the night of the 7th, the schooner Sarah of
Whitehaven, was cast ashore. Her sails and rigging are literally
blown to ribbons, her bulwarks broken in, and her timber very much
sprung. She was bound to Whitehaven, with a cargo of pipeclay. The
Captain (Adam Martin) and his crew were taken off to Mr. Salthouse's
Manchester Hotel, where they are at present staying.
The Sarah, Martin, of and for this port from Newcastle, in proceeding
out Hewitt's Gateway on the 3rd instant, struck on the Scroby Sand, and
remained there. On the 4th it blew hard from the N.E., and she has become
total wreck; crew saved.
On Tuesday morning last, a beautiful new schooner called the
ELIZABETH, 70 tons old, and 75 tons new, measurement, was launched from
the yard of Mr Eilbeck, built for Mr. John Adamson, and intended for
the coasting trade.
[from
Carlisle Journal - Saturday 29 August 1840]:
[from
Irish Times - Tuesday 15 March 1870]:
BRAY BEACH. WRECK SALE. To-morrow (Wednesday), the 10th inst. at Bray
Reach, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, The Hull of the Schooner, Elizabeth of
Whitehaven, as she now lies. [presumably repaired and owned at Bray]
The schooner
Elizabeth, of Whitehaven, 70 tons, has also been wrecked on the Irish
coast. The report of Patrick Kavanagh, the master, states that the
vessel was on her way from Howth for Whitehaven, in ballast, when she
encountered the gale on the 26th ult., and it was determined to run for
Belfast Lough for shelter. The wind shifting about made the navigation
of the vessel difficult. About 11 45 p.m. it was impossible to wear
her round MacCormac Point, near Groomsport, County Down, and she went
on the rocks. The crew got ashore in safety. 1t was found impossible
to get the schooner off, and she will become a total wreck.
Cherub Br 1823.
Amethyst Br 1830.
Eclipse Sr 1832
At about a quarter before one o'clock, this day, the Brig CHERUB,
Capt. Brownrigg, was launched into the north Harbour, from the
building yard of Messrs. William Bowes and Co. The launch, we
understand, was a very good one, and the day being favourable, there
was a great concourse of spectators.
Whitehaven. Nov 25. the boat of the Cherub, Gelling, which sailed
hence 28th ult., for Dublin, has been driven into Glenluce Bay, but
the vessel has not been heard of. [coal-laden with 8 hands -
including master Robert Gelling; mate Daniel Kelly; seaman Thomas
Clague; ..]
A beautiful new brig was launched from the building-yard of Mr Bowes,
at this port, Tuesday last, called the Amethyst, burthen per register
192 tons.
For Sale. The A 1 Brig AMETHYST, John Taylor, Master; Burthen per register
193 13-94 tons; built at Whitehaven; coppered and copper fastened, and
lately arrived from the West Indies: she is very desirable vessel, and of
easy draught of water.
Christiansand. Oct 20. The Amethyst, Stuart, from Memel to Boston
(cargo timber and deals), struck upon
the rocks in making Brakkestoe Harbour, is very leaky, and must come
here to repair. [sic, Brekkestø Kristiansand]
On Friday week, a fine new Schooner, called the ECLIPSE, intended for
the Whitehaven, Belfast, and London trade, was launched from the
building yard of the late William Bowes, Esq. This is the vessel which
we mentioned some time ago having been purchased by the Whitehaven and
London Shipping Company;
DOUGLAS-I.M. .Jan 20. The schooner Eclipse, M'Kie, of and from Whitehaven,
for Dublin, shifted ballast, became unmanageable, and drifted on shore
near Groudle at 4 30, about four miles from Douglas, this morning,
where she became a total wreck; crew saved with much difficulty.
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Thomas
212/186t Bg 1800 ON1520 (lengthened 1851);
Sally
177t Bn 1804 ON14612
Comet
86t Bg 1811 ON9322 (reg closed 1900);
Nicholson
155/122t 1811 ON12005
Ceres
Bg 1812 ON8682
Atalanta
184t Bg 1822 ON18081
Elizabeth
58t Sr 1829 ON9344
Wizard
87/56t SV 1831 ON11068 (1870 to Mauritius) la not found
Mackerel
23t FV 1831 ON17221 (reg closed 1899);
Penelope
125/100t Bg 1836 ON9277 (1892 reg closed); lau not found
Eskett
115t Bg 1857 ON18083;
lau not found
Martha 1817 brig.
Martha 1826 brig.
Thursday last a new
schooner of 64 tons register, was launched from the building-yard of
Messrs. R. & W. Williamson and Co., at Harrington, named the UNION,
and intended for the coasting trade. This the first launch from the
new yard at Harrington. As a specimen of workmanship, the Union is highly
creditable to the firm, and in either model or finish may be classed
with the small craft lately launched from any of the neighbouring
yards without suffering by the comparison.
Alpha 1851 composite screw steamer, converted
to sail, brig, by 1855;
Same day was launched from the building yard of Mr. Falcon, Workington, a beautiful
vessel called the Amity, burthen 252 tons per register,
copper-sheathed, and built for Captain Scott.
Cheshire Witch 1837 wooden paddle steamer;
converted to sail, schooner, by 1854;
A splendid new vessel, of
205 tons register measurement, was on Saturday last launched from the
building yard of Messrs. Ritson, Hudleston, and Co., at Maryport, named
the LEO, and intended for the foreign trade.
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Saturday last was launched from the building yard of Messrs. W.
Peile, Wood and Co. at Harrington, a beautiful new copper bottomed
vessel of 200 tons register, called the MARTHA; built for Capt. John
Moordaff and intended for the foreign trade.
On the 21st ult. was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. W.
Peile & Co. at Harrington, a fine new brig called the Martha, burthen
per register 208 tons, built for Capt. Peter Ditchburn.
SHIPWRECKS. LOSS OF THE BRIG MARTHA. - A letter has been received from
Captain John Sewell, of the brig Martha (late the property of Captain
Peter Ditchburn); it is addressed to the Captain's father at
Harrington, and dated Newfoundland, 30th of May last. The letter
details the loss of the Martha, which struck against the ice about
half-past four o'clock in the afternoon, of May 10th, when about 290
miles off the Newfoundland coast, and the vessel went down at five
o'clock. The lower bow-port was nearly stove in, and part of the
bow-plank. It was impossible to prevent the vessel from sinking, and
therefore the crew took to the boat to save their lives. They saved
some provisions and clothes and a top-gallant studding sail, with
which they left the vessel, but had scarcely pulled clear of the wreck
when she went down, head foremost, and in two minutes totally
disappeared. They were on the water eight days in the boats,
pulling when the freedom of the sea from ice rendered that possible.
At night they regularly lifted their boats on the ice to prevent their
being stove during darkness. They rowed, as they calculated, about 130
miles before they got clear of the ice, and then stood to sea for
seven days more before they reached St. John's. Their voyage in the
boats the Captain estimates at least 600 miles, and the time they were
thus travelling was fifteen days. They were in a most pitiable state
when they landed, being nearly starved to death. The merchants at
St. John's received them with kindness, and did all they could to
alleviate their wretchedness. The feet of some of the crew were so
swelled that they could not walk, but we are happy to hear that they
are all recovering rapidly. Captain Sewell adds the melancholy news
that he has heard of eight other vessels being lost in the ice,
besides many not accounted for. Three or four crews who met with
disasters, were at St. John's; among them was the crew of the Hero,
Captain Wilson.
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