Solway built sailing vessels.

Solway built Sailing Vessels

Chris Michael.

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 1820 to 1870 with detail; list to 1900.
[*** under construction -- so far mainly Whitehaven 1820-70 ***]

Port: Ravenglass; Whitehaven; Harrington; Workington; Maryport; ..

Ravenglass built vessels:
Cumberland of Whitehaven 140t 1735 armed 10 guns 18 men
Mary snow 137t 1742 reg Wh 163/1786, BU 1807

Whitehaven: Shipbuilders index; Ship index by date.

Whitehaven (steam vessels here) sailing vessel builders:
1824 summary; 1840 summary
History, with maps and 1828 list.
Whitehaven port 1832, showing Bowes, Wilson, Brocklebanks, and Scott & Whiteside shipyards, not north-up.

Whitehaven Ship-builders:
Brocklebank, Daniel; then Thomas and John.
William Bowes
William Wilson, also Wilson & Walker.
Robert Hardy.
Whiteside & Scott.
Lumley Kennedy
Hugh Williamson
Whitehaven Ship Building Company
Other Whitehaven builders.
Unknown builder at Whitehaven

Wooden sailing vessels 1810-70, date index, built Whitehaven:

1810: Caroline; Earl of Lonsdale; Cumberland;
1811: Nimble; Bransty Prince Regent; Antigua; Friends; Comet; Radcliff; Greenhow; Julius Caesar; Wellington; Nicholson;
1812: London; Mary; William; Harmony; Scipio; Ceres; Ocean; Volunteer; Acasta; Alert; James; Minerva; Abbey; Millom;
1813: Cossack; Westmoreland; Margaret & Frances; Aimwell; Tobabgo; Aurora; Vittoria; True Briton; Ann; Bridget; Industry; Caesar; Fame; Peteral; Henry; Martha Brae;
1814: Westmoreland; Triton; Foyle; Wilkinson; Rambler; Two Sisters; Ann;
1815: Antigua Packet; Princess Charlotte; Jamaica; Alliance; Brown; Ann; Tolson; Waller; Eleanor;
1816: Prince Leopold; Shammon; Dryad; Supply; Jane; Cumbrian; Betty; Laurel;
1817: Constellation; Thetis; Transit; Lady Gordon;
1818: Doris; Zephyr; Matilda; Atlantic; Rosehill; Jason; Lavinia;
1819: Perseverance; West Indian; Nimble; Diana; Despatch; Union; Mary;

1820: Ariel; Candidate; Cumberland; Hero; Neptune; Triton;
1821: Crown; Rosina;
1822: Swallow; Globe; Atalanta; Fortescue;
1823: Telegraph; Andes; Cherub; Emerald; Defiance;
1824: Whitehaven; Bolivar; Manchester; Bransty; Pacific;
1825: Affleck; Grecian; Superior; Morton; Margaret; Providence;
1826: Gazelle; Courier; Helvellyn; Enterprize; Irton; Alert;
1827: Oberon; Express;
1828: Gleaner; Dash; Herculean; Irt; Buoyant; Esk; Magnet; Diamond;
1829: Maypo; Camilla; Elizabeth Portenia; Margaret;

1830: Mite; Tampico; Avoca; Bonanza; Amethyst;
1831: Mackerel; Hindoo; Mazeppa; Intrepid; Ruby;
1832: Bransty; Patriot King; Lord Althorp; Eclipse; Perseverance;
1833: Mary Gordon; Jumna; Vanguard; Lowther Castle; Ino; Evergreen;
1834: Rimac; Earl Grey; Ituna; Watkins; Gunga; Mercury; Mary;
1835: Cumberland; Alciope; John Scott;
1836: Globe; Tigris; Volunteer; Seymour; Anne & Jane; Bleng; Lady Bentinck;
1837: Fairie; Dryad; Mite; Elizabeth Buckham; Siam; Frances; Calder; Reaper; Watson;
1838: Patriot Queen; Horsburgh; Druid: Santon; Nile; British Queen; Capella; Earl of Lonsdale; Sarah; Sarah Rawes;
1839: Aden; Swallow; Harbinger; Ringdove; Jane & Jessie; Elizabeth; Sirius; Woodville;

1840: Kestrel; Warlock; Champion; Wilson; Syren; Midge; Kyanite;
1841: Princess Royal; Valparaiso; Enchantress; Arequipa; Bleng;
1842: Callao; Camana; Lanercost; Patna; Robert Pulsford; Ennerdale;
1843: Swallow;
1844: Unknown; Inca; Emblem; New Margaret; Thomas & John;
1845: Courier; Sir Henry Pottinger; Menzies;
1846: Lord Hardinge;
1847: Crisis; Thomas Brocklebank; Mary Spencer; Magician;
1848: Unity;
1849: Harold; John Spencer; Sorata;

1850: Petchelee; Walton Muncaster; Eagle;
1851: Arachne; Braganza;
1852: Martaban; Affghan; John Peile; Pudsey Dawson;
1853: Pizarro;
1854: Aracan; Miranda;
1855: Comorin ; John o'Gaunt; Valdivia;
1856: Herculean; Orontes;
1857: Eskett; Mallard; Bolivia;
1858: Rajmahal; Sumatra; Hannah Nicholson; Hematite;
1859: Juanpore; Star; Excel; Phaeton; James Bruce;

1860: Veronica; Magellan; Belem; Excelsior; Ebenezer; Whitehaven Lass;
1861: Cambay; Tenasserim; Banda;
1862: Burdwan; Ariel; Anne Lowther; Tanaro; Mary Nicholson; Lady Lilford; Adamatine;
1863: Everest; Tarragona; Bertie; Ehen; Eugenie;
1864: Bowfell; Erato; Christiana Davis;
1865: Mahanada; Island Maid; James Davidson; Ann Humphreys;
1866: Ellen Ashcroft; Elizabeth Kelly;
1867: John Ewing; Trial; Ann Middleton; Pearl;
1868: Viola; Miriam;
1869: Florist; Chrysolite;
1870: Jane Williamson; Maria; Sea Mew;
1871: Beckermet;

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 own 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 about 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.

Note that by the 1850s, their fleet contained some vessels built elsewhere than Whitehaven: Mindanao 1854 at Harrington and Florence Nightingale 1855 at New Brunswick.

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
Volunteer S 1803
Balfour Bk 1809

Caroline S 1810
Nimble Bg 1811
Bransty Bg 1811
London Bg 1812
Mary Bg 1812
William Bg 1812
Cossack Bg 1813
Westmoreland ? S 1813
Margaret & Frances Bg 1813
Aimwell Bg 1813
Tobabgo Bg 1813
Westmoreland Bg 1814
Triton ? 1814
Antigua Packet S 1815
Princess Charlotte S 1815
Jamaica Bg 1815
Prince Leopold Bg 1816
Shammon Bg 1816
Dryad Bg 1816
Constellation Bg 1817
Doris Bg 1818
Perseverance S 1819
West Indian Sl 1819

Ariel Bg 1820
Candidate Bg 1820
Crown Bk 1821
Swallow Bg 1822
Globe Bg 1822
Telegraph Sr 1823
Andes Bg 1823
Whitehaven Bg 1824
Bolivar Bg 1824
Manchester Bg 1824
Bransty Sr 1824
Affleck Bg 1825
Grecian Bg 1825
Superior Bg 1825
Gazelle Bg 1826
Courier Sr 1826
Helvellyn Bk 1826
Lady Shaw Stewart Bg 1827
[Countess of Lonsdale PS 1827]
Oberon Bg 1827
Gleaner Sl 1828
Dash Sr 1828
Herculean Bk 1828
Irt Bk 1828
Buoyant Sr 1828
Esk Bk 1828
Maypo Bk 1829

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 of Lonsdale PS 1834]
Earl Grey Bg 1834
Ituna Bg 1834
Globe Bg 1836
Tigris S 1836
Fairie Sl 1837
Dryad Bg 1837 (yd.112)
Mite Sl 1837
Patriot Queen S 1838 (yd.115)
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 (yd.125)
Camana Bg 1842
Lanercost Bk 1842
Patna Bk 1842
Robert Pulsford S 1842
Unknown Sr 1844
Courier Br 1845 (yd.131)
Sir Henry Pottinger Bk 1845
Crisis S 1847
Thomas Brocklebank S 1847
Harold S 1849

Petchelee Bk 1850
Arachne S 1851
Martaban S 1852
Aracan S 1854
Comorin S 1855
Herculean S 1856
Eskett Bn 1857
Rajmahal S 1858
Sumatra Bk 1858
Juanpore Bk 1859

Veronica Bk 1860 (yd.146)
Cambay S 1861 (yd.147)
Tenasserim S 1861
Burdwan S 1862
Ariel Sr 1862
Everest S 1863
Bowfell S 1864
Mahanada S 1865 (yd.153)

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 ship Volunteer, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1803, 354 tons, for Hartley of Whitehaven. Armed (12 guns). Master Barwise. For sale 1812. Owned Wallace & Co, Liverpool, master Ashley, for trade to Brazil. Captured by US frigate Chesapeake and sent into Portsmouth, N.H. where sold, before 9 April 1813. A new vessel of the same name was built in 1812.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 August 1812]:
TO BE SOLD, by Private Contract, The ship VOLUNTEER; With all her Stores and Materials, as she arrived from JAMAICA. She was built nine Years ago, by Messrs. Brocklebank, for her present Owners; has been always commanded, and kept in the highest Order, by Captain John Barwise, measures 354 Tons per Register, ... Hartley ...

[from Star (London) - Tuesday 08 June 1813]:
The Chesapeake frigate, which arrived at Boston, on the 9th April, made the following captures during her cruize, viz, brig Julia, from Lisbon for Boston, with a British licence, arrived at Boston, and condemned; ship Volunteer, from Liverpool to the Brazils, arrived at Portsmouth, N. H.; brig Liverpool Hero, from Liverpool to the Brazils, cargo taken out and vessel burnt ; brig Earl Percy, from Cape de Verds to the Brazils, on shore at Long Island.

[from Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser - Tuesday 08 June 1813]:
The cargo of the British ship Volunteer, prize to the Chesapeake frigate, sold in the United States for 182,000 dollars, and the ship, which was bought by the Government, for 10,000 dollars.

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.

Wooden ship Caroline, built [probably] Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1810, 237 tons. First appears in LR 1814, owned J Mitchell, armed (8 9-pounders) as built Whitehaven. In LR1818 owned Hancock. However, fleet list suggests it was a French prize. Voyage to Brazil, wrecked near Maranham, 29 October 1826.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 19 December 1826]:
Maranham, 3d Nov. The Caroline, Cowman, from Liverpool, was wrecked 29th ulto. on the Atin Shoals, about three hours sail from hence. Crew and letter bag saved.

Wooden brig Nimble, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1811, 139 tons. Owned Brocklebank. Armed (6 guns). For London - Dublin trade. By 1820, owned Thompson for Hull - Wyborg trade. By 1830s registered Dundee. Stranded Loch Eriboll, with herrings in barrels, 5 March 1834, no further voyages found.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 March 1811]:
Saturday morning, a fine new vessel, called the NIMBLE, was launched here, from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank. She was launched with her lower masts in; and is expelled to sail for Jamaica, on Sunday next.

[from Inverness Courier - Wednesday 02 April 1834]:
PUBLIC SALE OF DAMAGED HERRINGS. There will be Sold by Public Roup, at Cammisindown Bay, Loch Eribol, on Friday the eleventh day of April, (if not previously disposed of) Five Hundred and Twenty-five Barrels of White Herrings saved in a damaged state, from the Brig Nimble of Dundee, stranded at this place on the 5th instant [March].

Wooden brig Bransty, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1811, 104 tons. In LR1813uw as Branstey, owned Brocklebank. Voyage Whitehaven to Newport, ashore at Rush, Ireland, 9 January 1819, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 September 1811]:
Thursday last, at noon, (and about the time of high-water) a fine new vessel, rigged as a brigantine, (with her masts standing, &c ) was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T and J. Brocklebank. She is called The BRANSTY; is of the burthen of 104 tons, and calculated to draw the smallest possible depth of water for that burthen.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 16 January 1819]:
The Bransty, Edmondson, of Whitehaven for Newport, is on shore at Rush, in Ireland, and gone to pieces, crew saved. [between Rush and Skerries]

Wooden brig London, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1812, 351 tons, owned Brocklebank, then sold 1849. Registered Liverpool 56/1834, 351 tons, and 113/1847, then 194/1850, 511 tons (after a rebuild presumably). Listed in Liverpool register 237/1851, 511 tons, as condemned. In Marwoods 1854 registered Liverpool, owned Millers & Thompson, 442 tons. Last voyage found, Liverpool to Valparaiso, arrival reported August 1852.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 25 January 1812]:
Tuesday sennight, a fine new vessel was launched at Whitehaven, by Messrs. Thomas and John Brocklebank, called the London; burthen about six hundred tons, the largest brig ever built in a British port.

Wooden brig Mary, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1812, 208 tons. By 1813 owned Penn; by 1814 owned Wilson, trading to Jamaica, etc. A very common ship name - so hard to track. In LR1833uw, owned Brocklebank, master Mann. At Cape Breton August 1833.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 29 September 1812]:
And in the evening [of Tuesday], another fine ship was launched from the building-yard of Messrs T. and J Brocklebank, called the MARY. And on Tuesday morning, another was launched from the same building yard, called the WILLIAM.

Wooden brig William, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1812, 237 tons. Launched September 1812. By 1816, owned by her master, Richardson, trading Liverpool to Berbice. By 1824 owned by her master, W Frazer, trading Liverpool to Newfoundland. Captured by a pirate, January 1825, but later recovered. For sale, repaired, Whitehaven 1825. By 1827 master Potts. Voyage Newry to New York, with passengers, condemned for having too many passengers aboard, sold, renamed Diamond of Perth Amboy (NJ).

[ffrom Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 22 March 1825]:
The William, Frazer, from Porto Rico to Gibraltar, was taken by a pirate on the 1st of January. [The master arrived at Gibraltar in the Danish brig Sun; William, late Frazer, was at Gravesend 5 August 1825]

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 25 September 1827]:
William, Potts, of this port, condemned at New York, for having landed in the United States a greater number of passengers than the laws of that country allow, was sold on the 17th July, stated in our paper of the 11th inst. for 3,900 dollars - £855 sterling. She is now called the Diamond, and belongs to Perth Amboy.

Wooden brig Cossack, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1813, 172 tons (from fleet list). However, LR1814so has Cossck, 172 ton brig, built Workington 1812, owned Brocklebank. Armed (8 guns). Newspapers report a larger (292 ton) Cossack built Workington 1814. LR1824uw has master Kerr, brig, 172 tons, built Whitehaven 1813, owned Brocklebank. Lost in River Plate Estuary, on English bank, prior to 28 April 1824.

[from New Times (London) - Tuesday 06 July 1824]:
FALMOUTH. JULY 3. - Arrived the Countess of Chichester packet from Buenos Ayres; sailed 28th April, and from Monte Video 3d May; during the time she lay at Buenos Ayres, accounts reached of the loss of the following vessels, viz.: The American ship Importer, English brig Cossack, Kerr, from Liverpool, with dry goods, and a brig, name unknown, on the English bank; a long boat has been picked up with sailors' clothes in it.

Wooden brig Westmoreland (also Westmorland), built [probably] by Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1813, 168 tons. Brocklebank fleet list has built 1813, 168 tons. Not found in LR. Launch not found in newspapers. [note Westmorland of 310 tons was built by Stitt at Whitehaven in 1808, and a later Westmorland was built by Brocklebank in 1814, probably to replace this one]. Captured by a Danish privateer, 13 September 1813.

[from London Moderator and National Adviser - Wednesday 15 December 1813]:
The Westmoreland, Morrison, from Archangel to Liverpool, was taken 13th September, by a Danish privateer, and carried into Bergen.

Wooden brig Margaret & Frances [also Margaret & Francis], built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1813, 90 tons, for Captain Welsh, later owned Captain Phillips. In LR to 1823.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 04 May 1813]:
Saturday morning, a new vessel was launched here, by Messrs T and J Brocklebank, called the MARGARET AND FRANCES built for Capt Hugh Welsh.

Wooden brig Aimwell, built Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1813, 257 tons. Owned Captain Bouch. Shares for sale 1839, master Wilson. Not in LR1839. Lost on Crooked Island, Bahamas, 6 December 1838.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 31 August 1813]:
Thursday last, two fine new vessels were launched here; one ....; the other, by Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, called the AIMWELL, built for Captain Bouch.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 02 February 1839]:
The Aimwell, Wilson, of Whitehaven, from St. Jago de Cuba for Swansea, was totally lost on Crooked Island, on the 6th December, crew saved.

Wooden brig Tobago, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1813, 268 tons. Owned Brocklebank, then by 1816 owned Hartley. Sold to London 1818. For sale 1824 at London. Owned Hopper. Voyage Pugwash to London, traped in ice and driven ashore on Amity Island [Anticosti?], 24 May 1939, condemned.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 October 1813]:
Thursday last, a fine new vessel, called the Tobabgo, was launched here by Messrs T and J Brocklebank.

[from The News (London) - Monday 04 January 1830]:
Whitstable, Dec.24. The ship which was on shore on the Spaniard Sand yesterday, proves to be the Tobago, Reed, from Gaspee. She was assisted off with the loss of an anchor and cable, and proceeds to-morrow for London.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Saturday 15 June 1839]:
Pugwash. May 3. The Tobago. Porrett, sailed hence 12th ult., for London, became entangled in ice, in the Gulf, 24th was driven on shore on Amity Island, and has been condemned and sold. Cargo saved.

Wooden brig Westmoreland (also Westmorland), built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1814, 195 tons. Owned Brocklebank. Then owned Owen, Porthmadoc by 1857. ON25791. In MNL to 1870, 189 tons. For sale March 1869 at Borth.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 19 March 1814]:
A fine new vessel, called the Westmorland, was lately launched from the building-yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, of Whitehaven.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 02 March 1869]:
Sale ... at Borth, Portmadoc. The Copper-fastened, Brig WESTMORELAND, of Portmadoc, now lying at Borth for Inspection, register tonnage 188, and carrying 300 tons dead weight. All her materials are in good condition, and the vessel can be made ready for sea at a trifling expense. ... [probably broken up]

Wooden brig Triton, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1814, Not in Brocklebank fleet list. Not found LR. Perhaps name changed on sale.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 October 1814]:
Friday last, a fine new vessel was launched here by Messrs T and J Brocklebank, called the Triton.

Wooden ship Antigua Packet, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1815, 272 tons. Owned Dawson. Registered Whitehaven 34/1838, 272 tons. ON9364. Later registered Liverpool, from 1860, barque, in MNL to 1864. Voyage Demerara to Workington, with timber, aground on Dumroof Bank, 18 October 1863, crew saved, Captainn Coleman presumed lost.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 04 November 1815]:
Launched from the building-yard of Thomas and John Brocklebank, of Whitehaven, a fine ship called the ANTIGUA PACKET, Captain Dawson, for Antigua.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 24 October 1863]:
Dumries, Oct, 19. The Antigua Packet, Coleman, of Liverpool, from Demerara for Workington, (greenheart), struck on Drumroof Bank, yesterday morning at half past eight o'clock. The captain mistook Maryport for Workington, and standing his ship across for the purpose of getting back to what he considered Workington, and not being being aware of his position, being early on the tide and blowing a gale, she struck. The crew landed at Southerness on the Scotch side, about ten o'clock, all being saved except the captain who refused to leave the vessel until he got all his things with him, and as the vessel was beginning to break up, crew would not wait. They took to the long boat, and endeavoured to induce the captain to accompany them, but he refused, saying he wished to save all his things. While the crew were waiting in the boat under the lee of the vessel, the rudder and sternpost of the latter were knocked to pieces, and her back stays began to give way; the masts threatened to come down, and, in fact, the vessel appeared as if about to part. The crew again sung out to the master to come along, but he would not comply, and at length they were obliged for their own salety to leave. There was a small boat left with the ship, but whether the captain took to her after the crew left has not been ascertained. The vessel could not be seen from Southerness this morning, so it is feared she has become wrack. The Antigua Packet belonged to Messrs Gatcliff and Co. of Liverpool, and it is stated that she was not insured. The value of the cargo would be something like £6000, and from the great weight of the timber there is no chance of its recovery; it would sink with rapidity in the sands of the Solway.

Wooden ship Princess Charlotte, built T & J Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1815, or their own use, for trade to India. 515 tons, one of the largest vessels built at Whitehaven. Registered Liverpool. In LR to 1841. For sale 1847. Registered Scarborough 15/1847, later as a barque. Voyage West Indies to Britain, with mahogany, abandoned on Newfoundland Banks, 20 January 1854. Crew of 19 saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 09 September 1815]:
On Wednesday was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Thomas and John Brocklebank, of Whitehaven, amidst the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed, the fine ship, PRINCESS CHARLOTTE, burden about 900 tons. Her upper and lower deck beams have iron knees; most of them 4 cwt. a piece, weighing between 5 and 6 tons. The day was fine, and the launch beautiful. She received her name from J. Hodson, Esq. Captain and Adjutant of the Whitehaven Local Artillery; late of Carlisle.

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.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 22 March 1847]:
The fine British-built and copper-fastened Ship PRINCESS CHARLOTTE, of Liverpool, 514, OM.. per register; built at Whitehaven by Messrs. Brocklebanks and Co., for their own especial trade. She has a flush deck, and between decks laid, and is strongly fastened with iron knees. The old register tonnage is small when compared with the new, and she carries one of the largest cargoes, in proportion to her tonnage, of any vessel out of this port. She is now in good condition, being well found, and has an extra supply of sails, and could be sent to sea at a small expense. She underwent a thorough repair, last August, by Messrs. White and Son, of Waterford, at a cost of £1,500, having been refastened and doubled with 2.5-inch elm, and sheathed with patent galvanized iron over patent felt. This vessel will be found very desirable for the Cotton or Timber Trade. She has just returned from Mobile, is perfectly tight, and is now lying in the Albert Dock, Liverpool.

[from North British Daily Mail - Thursday 09 February 1854]:
Arrived at Troon, on Monday morning, the ship Helen Thomson, of Ayr, Captain Brown, from St John's, N.B. Sailed on the 9th ult., had very stormy weather during the passage. On the 20th ult., she fell in with the barque Princess Charlotte, of Scarborough, on the banks of Newfoundland, bound to London, with mahogany from the Mosquito shore, making water, rudder gone and disabled. Took off the captain, officers, and crew, nineteen in number, and landed them safely at Troon. The Helen Thomson came by the North Channel.

Wooden brig Jamaica, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1815, 215 tons. Launched February 1815. Sold 1815 to Fisher, bought back by Brocklebank 1824, Voyage Gotherburg to Liverpool, ashore at Brouwershaven Gut, before 19 January 1854, crew of 13 saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 24 January 1854]:
Sirs. I, the undersigned, George Fletcher, Commander of tha brig Jamaica, belonging to the port of Liverpool, being on my voyage from Gottenburg to Liverpool, stranded with my vessel, on the Dutch coast, or Oosterbank, near the entrance of Brouwershaven Gut, would most probably, with the entire crew, consisting of thirteen, have perished, if we had not been courageously rescued in a most noble and praiseworthv manner by the Schokker, belonging to the South Holland Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, established in Rotterdam. We were most kindly treated, and rendered every assistance our perilous situation demanded after being brought safe on shore at Brouwershaven, for which, to God and man, I feel myself so uncommonly obliged and thankful that I consider it my duty to acknowledge this openly and beg you'll have the goodness to assist me through the medium of the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette. ... GEORGE FLETCHER, Captain of the brig Jamaica, Brouwershaven, Jan. 19. 1854

Wooden brig Prince Leopold, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1816, 111 tons. Launched April 1816. Owned Brocklebank for trade to Brazil. Sold 1839. Registered Waterford 3/1839, 101 tons. ON14206. In MNL to 1868, owned Power, Waterford, 100 tons. Voyage Cardiff to Waterford, with coal, ashore St Patrick's Bay, 21 December 1867, crew saved.

[from Waterford Chronicle - Friday 27 December 1867]:
Wreck of a Waterford Vessel. Saturday night, during fog, the brig Prince Leopold, for Waterford, from Cardiff, coal laden, went ashore in St. Patrick's Bay, on the sea coast of the county Wexford; crew saved.

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 Dryad, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1816, 231 tons. Owned Brocklebank. Voyage Quebec to Whitehaven, foundered in Atlantic, 25 September 1830, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 05 November 1816]:
Yesterday was launched from the building yard of T. and J. Brocklebank, a fine new copper bottomed vessel, called the DRYAD.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 05 November 1829]:
For PERNAMBUCCO, The very fine Brig DRYAD, David Power, Master; Burthen per register 231 tons, sails fast, and is in all respects a desirable conveyance. For freight or passage, apply to T. and J. BROCKLEBANK

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 October 1830]:
Kilrush 1 Oct. The Dryad, Power, from Quebec to Whitehaven, upset during a gale on the 25th ultimo, and the crew were picked up on the 28th, by the Edward, Atcheson, arrived here from St. John's, N.B.

Wooden brig Constellation, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1817, 187 tons. In LR1819uw. Owned Brocklebank. Voyage Whitehaven to St John's, lost Nova Scotia, with 140 passengers - all saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 06 April 1819]:
PASSAGE to AMERICA. for St. John's, New Brunswick, The remarkably-fast-sailing Coppered Brig CONSTELLATION. [Thomas Fell. Master] A Commodious and Roomy Vessel, not Two Years and as she will fitted up with convenient Births, PASSENGERS will find the Conveyance most desirable. She will sail from Hence the latter End of APRIL. Apply in the mean Time, on Board the Vessel, or T. and J. BROCKLEBANK, Bransty. Whitehaven, 15 March, 1819.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 24 July 1819]:
The Constellation, Fell, of Whitehaven, with 140 passengers, is lost off the coast of Nova Scotia; passengers saved.

Wooden brig Doris, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1818, 133 tons. Owned Jefferson. Voyage St Domingo to Falmouth, lost in Gulf of Florida, before 24 May 1825, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 27 June 1818]:
Yesterday week, a fine new vessel, called the Doris, burden 134 tons per register, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. T and J. Brocklebank of Whitehaven

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 May 1825]:
The Doris, White, from Aux Cays (St Domingo) for Falmouth and Antwerp, is lost in the Gulf of Florida, Crew saved.

Wooden ship Perseverance, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1819, owned Brocklebank. In LR to 1828, 512 tons, master Brown, trading Liverpool to Calcutta. Ashore near Narsapur Point, Bay of Bengal, 28 February, 1829, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 25 September 1819]:
Yesterday morning was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Thomas and John Brocklebank, a fine new vessel, called the Perseverance, copper bottomed, with two decks, admeasuring per register 512 tons, built for East India trade, and is supposed will carry one thousand tons. She is the longest keel of any ship ever built in Cumberland ...

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 16 October 1829]:
The ship Perseverance, of this port, was on shore on the 28th of February, at Bandarmalankar, lat. 16 30 N. Bay of Bengal. On the 23d of March she had 11 feet water in her hold, and was thumping heavily on the sand. Captain and crew safe, but little hopes of saving the cargo. [master Brown, Liverpool to Calcutta, lost Narsapoor Point]

Wooden sloop West Indian, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1819, for inter-island trade. 44 tons, wrecked 1839 in West Indies.

Wooden brig Ariel, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1820, 154 tons, sold 1845, owned Liverpool. Probably vessel registered Liverpool 44/1844 142 tons. Voyage Rio de Janeiro to Bremen, stranded Langeoog 13 February 1849, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 22 February 1849]:
NORDEN Feb. 14. The brig Ariel, Griffiths, from Rio de Janeiro for Bremen, was stranded on the outer grounds off the island of Langeroog, 13th inst.; crew saved.

Wooden brig Candidate, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1820, 225 tons. Voyage Cape Verde to Buenos Ayres, with salt, aground near Punta Indio and Banco Ortiz, and abandoned, 12 June 1823.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Monday 15 September 1823]:
Buenos Ayres, June 18. On the 12th inst. the brig Candidate, Bacon, from the Cape Verdes, with a cargo of salt, took the ground in the mid channel, between Pont del Indio, and the Ortes Bank, bilged, and was abandoned by the master and crew, who arrived here yesterday.

Wooden barque Crown, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1821, 297 tons, owned Brocklebank, for sale 1848. Registered Liverpool 149/1826, 293 tons, Lengthened and nearly rebuilt 1848-9. In MNL ON1964, 430 tons, registered Liverpool 11/1849. Voyage to Cameroon River, aground, got off, leaky, condemned, 11 June 1859.

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 04 July 1848]:
The Barque CROWN, she now lies in the Canning Graving Dock, No. 1 ; 292 83-94 tons per register, and following length, 97 feet, breadth 26 feet 9 inches, height between decks 6 feet. Built at Whitehaven, by Messrs Brocklebank, of the best materials. The frame of the vessel is now exposed to view, the ceiling under the holds having been entirely removed. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. T. and J. BROCKLEBANK,

[from Glasgow Saturday Post - Saturday 16 July 1859]:
Cape Coast, June 11. The barque Crown, in approaching the river Cameroons, struck on the Dog Heads; got off the next day, after throwing all her salt overboard, but making so much water that she could scarcely be kept afloat, and was put on shore on the banks ot the river. The principal portion of the dry goods were saved. The ship will be hove down. [condemned]

Wooden brig Swallow, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1822, 141 tons, owned Brocklebank. Voyage to St. Johns (Newfoundland) from Liverpool, departed 16 March, 1837, missing, bodies and long boat ashore, April 1837, at Fresh Water, south of Renews, Newfoundland. All 9 crew lost.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 04 January 1823]:
A fine new brig, called the Swallow, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, yesterday week.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 27 May 1837]:
The following heart-rending particulars are contained in a letter dated on the 8th of April last, addressed by Mr. Goodridge, of Renews, Newfoundland, to Messrs. M'Bride and Kerr, of St. John's. The ill-fated vessel alluded to belonged to Whitehaven, and two of her unfortunate crew, John Clucas and a man named Thompson, are natives of the county. The former, a very promising young man, was carpenter on board, and son of Mr. Clucas, ship carpenter, of Whitehaven. Thompson, we understand, belongs to Workington. As the whole of the Swallow's crew are supposed to have perished, the way in which the disaster occurred, or the nature and extent of the sufferings on board previous to the final unhappy event, will in all probability, never be ascertained. Mr. Goodridge, who saw the dead bodies of the sufferers, thus writes to his friends: "I lament to communicate the melancholy fate of nine unfortunate men, supposed to be lost on Tuesday night, at a place called Fresh Water, about six miles south of this. Nine dead bodies discovered on Wednesday last, as also the wreck of a large clinker-built long-boat. It appears they must have abandoned their vessel for some time, as they were prepared for a long voyage in their boat. They must have fallen in with the land in their boat during the fog on Tuesday night, and run on shore in hopes to escape with their lives. The cove being full of ice, with a tremendous sea running on the shore, it would be impossible for any of them to land. The news only reached this a few hours before. Some of their clothes were marked 'A. M. Kean.' There seems no reason to doubt that the above ill-fated vessel was the brig Swallow, Captain Alexander M'Kean, which sailed from Liverpool on the 16th of March last, for St. John's, Newfoundland. She was the property of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, and had a very valuable cargo on board.

Wooden brig Globe, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1822, 212 tons. Armed. Voyage Liverpool to Bahia, wrecked near Bahia, 8 February 1835, crew saved.

[from Manchester Mercury - Tuesday 01 October 1822]:
Intended to sail the 1st November, for Valparaiso and Lima. The fine new and armed Brig, GLOBE. Joseph Pinder, Master. Burthen per register 212 tons, built of the best materials, and particularly constructed for fast sailing, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and is in all respects most desirable conveyance. For freight or passage apply to T. and J. BROCKLEBANK.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Monday 20 April 1835]:
Liverpool, April 10. The Globe, Mann, hence to Bahia, was wrecked near the latter port 8th Feb. 80 packages dry goods, a few boxes of soap and firkins of butter, saved; the vessel is reported to have gone to pieces previous to 14th Feb., and it is feared nothing more will be saved from her.

Wooden schooner Telegraph, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1823, 111 tons. Owned Brocklebank. Voyage from Alvarado, lost off Havana, reported 21 April 1825.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 15 September 1823]:
The new schooner Telegraph, Dixon, sailed hence for Liverpool on Wednesday.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 26 April 1825]:
Liverpool. 21 April. The Telegraph, Dixon, from Alvarado, lost near the Havana.

Wooden brig Andes, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1823, Registered Liverpool 8/1824, 217 tons. Owned Brocklebank. Voyage Bahia to Hamburg, wrecked Terschelling, 21 October 1852, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 01 November 1823]:
A beautiful vessel was launched on the morning of the 21st ult. from the building yard of Messrs. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, called the Andes, burthen per register 215 tons; she sailed on the 25th for Liverpool.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 30 October 1852]:
TEXEL Oct. 27 The brig Andes, Barnes, from Bahia for Hamburg, was on shore on the outer grounds near Terschelling, 21th Oct.; crew saved, vessel expected to be a wreck.

Wooden brig Whitehaven, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1824, 203 tons. Initially owned Brocklebank. By 1830 owned Sim & Co., 156 tons. Registered Whitehaven 1842, 150 tons. ON9234. By 1869, owned Burnyeat, Whitehaven, 142 tons. Voyage Whitehaven to Dublin, put back, 4 November 1869, wrecked in Whitehaven harbour approach, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 08 May 1824]:
Monday morning, a very handsome vessel, burthen 203 tons, per register, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, called the Whitehaven, intended for the South American trade.

[from Soulby's Ulverston Advertiser and General Intelligencer - Thursday 11 November 1869]:
...Thursday severe gale ... In the afternoon another vessel was seen in distress, and trying to make the harbour. She turned out to be the brig Whitehaven, which sailed from Whitehaven for Dublin on Wednesday, but had been obliged to put back, and was now unmanageable. She struck the ground between the west and north piers, the tide being then about half way out, and settled down close to the end of the north pier. The crew were saved by means of a rope thrown to them from the pier, upon which hundreds of people had assembled. The vessel is a total wreck.

Wooden brig Bolivar, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1824, 204 tons, for sale 1826. Registered London 564/1836, 405/1847, 266/1851, all 212 tons. For sale September 1848. Remains in LR to 1853, registered London. In August 1850, there was a court case over payments between master (King) and owner (Greathead), concerning a voyage to St Vincent. Voyage Demerara to London, with rum and sugar, foundered, 28 November 1853, near Barbados.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 09 August 1826]:
THE very superior brig BOLIVAR, A 1, 204 22-94 tons per register, copper-fastened and coppered, built for private use, under particular inspection, and of the best materials, by Messrs. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, in 1824, sails remarkably fast, carries a large cargo, and may be sent to sea with little expence beyond provisions. Her dimensions are, length 90 feet 2; breadth 22 feet 9; depth in hold 15 feet 1. ...

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 05 May 1852]:
Entered outwards, May 4. St Vincent, Bolivar, Berryman, B 212 WID Scrutton.

[from Barbadian - Saturday 03 December 1853]:
The Brig "Bolivar," of and for London, from Demerara, laden with Rum and Sugar, foundered on the night of the 28th November. Captain Berryman, wife, and crew of eight men, were taken off by the Lady of the Lake, after using every exertion to get her to Barbados.

Wooden brig Manchester, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1824. Sold to Armstrong, Workington: by 1852, registered Workington, 7/1852, then 9/1854, 150 tons. ON1535. In MNL to 1874, brigantine. Voyage Liverpool to Dublin, 25 June 1873, ashore then beached at Egremont (Mersey).

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 27 November 1824]:
On Saturday last was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, a handsome new copper-bottomed brig, of about 160 tons register, called the Manchester, and intended for the South American trade.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 27 June 1873]:
Liverpool. June 26. The Manchester, Armstrong, hence for Dublin, reported yesterday as beached at Egremont after being ashore, has since filled.

Wooden schooner Bransty, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1824. 130 tons. Launched 30 November 1824, for S America trade. Voyage Tampico to Liverpool, wrecked on Alacranes reef, 2 April 1830, crew saved. Another vessel named Bransty was built 1832.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 June 1830]:
Tampico, April 25. The Bransty, Dixon, from Liverpool for Tampico, was cast away on the Alacranes (the coast of Yucatan), on the 2d inst. at about two o'clock in the morning. The crew left the vessel without saving any thing, and, fortunately, met with a Mexican schooner, which tooh them to Campeache, where the captain made an engagement with the owner of the island, that the half of the saved goods should be delivered to him free of all expences at Campeache, and then returned with some of his men to the Alacranes.

Wooden brig Affleck, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1825, 237 tons, owned J Fell. Traded to Tobago. Registered Whitehaven. In LR1841 marked "lost". Voyage Savanilla to Liverpool, wrecked on Tortugas, 30 April 1841, crew saved.

[from Sun (London) - Monday 01 October 1838]:
Falmouth Sept. 28. The brig Affleck, of Whitehaven, Charter, Master, from London, for Demerara, went on shore in a fog this morning, at five o'clock, between the Blackhead and Coverack Pier, but was hove off with the assistance of a pilot and others, and proceeded, supposed without damage. [master Chester in another report]

November 1840, Loading Liverpool for Santa Martha, master Chester [sic, Banks]

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 19 June 1841]:
The Affleck, Banks, from Savanilla for Liverpool was wrecked on the Tortugas on the 30th April, crew and part of the materials saved.

Wooden brig Grecian, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1825. Launched 22 February 1825, for Capt L Bouch, for foreign trade, 235 tons. 13 February 1828, sailed from Liverpool for Monte Video; Grecian, Bouch, not then found, in LR to 1832, master Bouch.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 January 1828]:
For MONTE VIDEO & BUENOS AYRES (Should the latter Port be open). The remarkably fine Brig, GRECIAN, Lancelot Bouch, Master; 235 tons per register, A 1 at Lloyd's, being nearly a new vessel, sails fast, and in every respect a superior conveyance. ...

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 brig Gazelle, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1826, 241 tons. Owned Captain Benn, for S American trade. Registered Liverpool 91/1826, 242 tons. Later traded to Australia. Voyage Sydney to London, wreckage picked up off Kent, 26 November 1850.

[from Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 18 March 1826]:
A handsome vessel of 242 tons register, called the Gazelle, was launched on Saturday morning from the building yard of T. and J. Brocklebank, Whitehaven; she was built for Capt. T. Benn, and intended for the South American trade.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 27 November 1850]:
Ramsgate Nov 26. About nine or 10 tons of tallow were this morning landed here from the smack Prosperity, of this port, which were picked yesterday between the Kentish Knock and Long Sand. The casks are iron-hooped, and the marks as follows: "Tattalia. Beef Tallow. Ravensworth. An anchor, S. R. & C. B. & C. B. (underneath)" Also, the Sydney Morning Herald, July 6, 1850, addressed, Mr. J. Thomson, Faylow, Bungendore and, very indistinctly, "John Brown, Bowness, Cumberland, A man figure-bead was also seen, but not picked up.
This Day, 2 45 p.m. Some papers relating to the Gazelle have been picked up among tallow landing here, also her boat, bottom upwards [The Gazelle, Ramsey, sailed from Sydney in the month of July for London - Ed.]

Wooden schooner Courier, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1826, 142 tons, Launched 24 July 1826, schooner, for S American trade. Sold 1845 to London. Not then in LR. A new vessel named Courier was launched in 1845.

Wooden barque Helvellyn, (launched as Meteor), built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1826, 240 tons. Owned William Boadle. Registered Whitehaven 162/1826, 241 tons, sold 1853, owned Harker, registered London 38/1855. ON26926. In MNL to 1864. Voyage Cardiff to London, struck bank off Dover, 9 January 1857, 1 man lost, 9 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 September 1826]:
A beautiful vessel was launched on Friday afternoon last from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, of 210 tons register, called the METEOR, built for Capt. William Boadle, and intended for the foreign trade.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Monday 12 January 1857]:
DOVER, Jan. 10. The Empress (mail steamer), from Calais to this port, which arrived here this morning at 10.20, picked up in a boat, the master, and eight men of the barque Helvellyn, of London, from Cardiff, which had struck on the Ridge, but afterwards drew into deep water, and sank: one man drowned. [cargo coal, lost previous night]

Wooden brig Lady Shaw Stewart, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1827, registered Whitehaven 10/1827, 182 tons, then 2/1845. Not owned by the Brocklebanks. Was at San Francisco, master Roper, on 14 August 1850; in Liverpool graving dock to 20 February 1851. In LR1850, not LR1851.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 24 February 1827]:
On Friday last, a handsome new brig of 181 tons register, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, called the Lady Shaw Stewart, built for Messrs. Henry Jefferson and Sons, and intended for the Antigua trade.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 20 February 1851]:
Graving Dock. Brunswick. No. 1. Lady Shaw Stewart 90 Storm.

Wooden brig Oberon, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1827. Launched Friday 23 November 1827. Registered Liverpool 29/1828, 150 tons, 34/1845. Sold 1845. Voyage Sierra Leone to Liverpool, departing 20 November 1846, missing.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 20 March 1847]:
The Oberon, Tasker, sailed from Sierra Leone for Liverpool, November 20, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden sloop Gleaner , built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1828. Launched 31 March 1828. Wrecked near Ardwell Bay, south of Portpatrick, 23 February 1835, crew presumed lost.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 10 March 1835]:
.. night of 22nd ... On the following day, the sloop Gleaner of Whitehaven, was driven upon the rocks near to Ardwell Bay, about ten miles to the south of Port Patrick, with the loss of her spars, rigging, and sails. It is just possible that the crew may have escaped in the small boat; but as the vessel was on her beam ends when discovered, the worst fears are entertained for their fate,

Wooden schooner Dash, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1828. Launched 13 June 1828, 77 tons. Sold 1845. Registered Liverpool 1847, 77 tons, ON1403. Voyage Liverpool to Cork, ashore West Hoyle, 18 October 1855, crew saved.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 22 October 1855]:
The schooner Dash, hence for Cork, laden with Indian corn, is aground on West Hoyle: crew saved by the lifeboat. [30 October, reported as went to pieces]

Wooden barque Herculean, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 128, registered Liverpool 2/1844, 317 tons, 329/1853. Launched 29 April 1828, for Calcutta trade. Returning from Akyab, put in to Mauritius leaky, 22 May 1855, and remained there. New vessel named Herculean built by Brocklebanks in 1856.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 17 July 1855]:
Mauritius. Arrived. Herculean, from Akyab, for Liverpool, had heavy gales 27th April in 5 S, 87 E and sprung a leak. [master Penny]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 26 October 1855]:
Akyab, Herculean, Penny, (March 24) Queenstown, at Mauritius May 22. Leaky. [also reported to February 1856 - so presumably being repaired, or condemned]

Wooden barque Irt, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1828. Launched 27 May 1828. Registered Liverpool 45/1844, Whitehaven 16/1849, 215 tons. ON25036, registered Sunderland by 1870. In MNL to 1884, brig 221 tons [listed as built Sunderland!].

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Wednesday 22 October 1884]:
Sunderland. The brig Irt, of Sunderland, passed Southend on Monday.

Wooden Schooner Buoyant, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1828. Launched 20 September 1828, as a ketch, for the South American trade. 130 tons. Sold 1838. Voyage Kirkcaldy to Londonderry, with coal, strunk a rock (named as Skeirgeritich, near Glash Light, Lewis), 28 October 1843, crew and 2 passengers saved. [possibly Sgeir Griadach, near Eilean Glas LH]

[from Northern Whig - Tuesday 31 October 1843]:
Arrived in our Lough [Belfast], yesterday afternoon, the brig Hammond, of Belfast, Rainey, from St Petersburg to Liverpool. On Saturday, Captain Rainey picked up the crew of the schooner Buoyant, of Whitehaven, the schooner struck on a rock, near the Isle of Skye, and was abandoned by the crew, who, with the Captain's wife and child, had taken to the long-boat, and must inevitably have all perished, had not the Hammond fallen in with them, as, very shortly after, the severe gale of Saturday came on, which threw the Hammond on her beam-ends, and obliged both her topsails to be cut sway, before she righted, and will cause her to remain here, till she gets new sails.

Wooden barque Esk, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1828. Launched 27 October 1828, for South American trade. Registered Liverpool 168/1828, 217 tons, ON25790. For sale 1855. Sold foreign 1855. 29 December 1855 Esk left Liverpool for Para, master Logenes. Last voyage found, at Riga 2 September 1857.

Wooden barque Maypo, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1829. Registered Liverpool 83/1835, 174 tons, 224/1846, 51/1849, later London 77/1853, then Melbourne 157/1854. Launched 17 June 1829. First voyage August 1829 to Valapraiso, etc. Voyage Melbourne to Calcutta, wrecked King's Island, 28 May 1855, 4 crew lost.

[from Glasgow Courier - Tuesday 04 September 1855]:
Melbourne, June 15. The Maypo, from Melbourne for Calcutta, was wrecked on King's Island, 28th May. The master and three men were drowned.

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 Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 September 1830]:
The Tampico, Sproule, sailed hence for Liverpool the 12th inst. This vessel was launched on the 7th inst. from the building-yard of Messrs. Thos, and John Brocklebank, and registers 129 50-94 tons.

[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. 23 tons. 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. More history.

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]

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 06 July 1847]:
... 51 vessels built at our yard since February 1827 to March 1847, only 3 not for Messrs Brocklebanks own use.

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.

Wooden barque Petchelee, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1850, 393 tons, ON13560. Registered Liverpool, in MNL to 1882. Probably sold to Norway. Voyage Troon to Christiana, with coal, strandedMore history.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 03 August 1850]:
The new barque Petchelee, Carr, hence at Liverpool on the 27th ultimo, and entered loading for Calcutta on the 29th.

[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Friday 21 March 1884]:
About seven o'clock yesterday morning, the barque Petchelee, bound from Troon to Christiana with coal, drifted on to the rocks in Ardneil Bay, and the tide being very high the time, there will be great difficulty in getting her off by the Ardrossan rocket apparatus. [crew saved]

Wooden ship Arachne, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1851, 654 tons, ON26039. Voyage Calcutta to Liverpool, with a valuable cargo, leaky and put in to St Helena, continued on 26 October, but abandoned 12 November 1866, near Cape Verde. Crew saved.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 06 September 1851]:
Launch of an East Indiaman. On Saturday last being remarkably fine and mild, with a smooth transparent sea, and the tide on that day being the highest, except one, for the month of August, viz., 20 feet 4 inches, it was determined by the managers of the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, of this port, to launch one of the largest vessels yet built by that firm, on the occasion ..... She was moulded and constructed by Mr. William Huddart, foreman of the yard, .... She is 654 tons new and 600 tons old measurement; is copper-fastened throughout; and will be commanded by Capt. Alexander Adamson, late of the Princess Royal.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Thursday 29 November 1866]:
St. Helena, Oct. 27th. The Arachne (ship), Kenworthy, from Calcutta for Liverpool, arrived here on the 16th making, it is said, nine inches of water per hour. She obtained a pair of pumps here, and proceeded on the 26th ultimo.

[from Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 16 December 1866]:
HEAVY LOSS AT SEA. Telegrams from Falmouth report the arrival there, on Friday, of the Keldhead, having on board the officers and crew of the ship Arachne, which foundered on the 12th of last month. She was homeward bound from Calcutta with the following cargo: One hundred tons of saltpetre, 335 cwt, of silk, 570 bales of jute, 161 cwt. of shellac, 9,735 hides, etc., 200 tons of linseed, 170 tons of rapeseed and other articles. Insurances to the extent of £125,000 were effected upon the ship and cargo in the City.

Wooden ship Martaban, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1852, 852 tons, ON25946. Registered Liverpool. In MNL to 1873. On sale September 1873. Future voyages not found.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 October 1852]:
SHIP LAUNCH AT WHITEHAVEN, Friday last the noblest vessel ever built at this port was launched from the yard of Messrs. Brocklebank. ... the name she now bears, Martaban, was gone through, and the mighty mass glided gracefully into the element in which, we trust, she is destined to achieve signal success, amid the heart-stirring cheers of the assembled multitude. The dimensions of the Martaban are 827 tons, O.M., and 852 tons, N.M. She is not only the largest ship ever built in Whitehaven, but the longest in proportion of length to beam; her length for measurement being 171 feet 2 inches, and her extreme breadth 32 feet.

[from Cork Examiner - Friday 09 September 1853]:
An Emigrant Ship Ashore. Intelligence has reached Liverpool of the emigrant ship Martaban, Captain M'Kerbie, having gone ashore on Arklow Bank, coast of Ireland. The Martaban sailed {rom Liverpool on Tuesday morning last for Melbourne, with 105 passengers and a full cargo. She proceeded on her voyage, although encountering rough weather, until Thursday morning, about eleven o'clock, shen she went ashore as above stated. After beating about until nine p.m. she got off. Some of the passengers got on shore and proceeded by the Crescent brig to Waterford, where several came to Liverpool by the steamer Mars, and the remainder went to Dublin. ,,,

Wooden ship Aracan, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1854, 788 tons, ON1080. Voyage London to Hong Kong, collision off Portland, 8 March 1874, sank, crew saved. More history

[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.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 10 March 1874]:
Southampton, 9th Mar., 2.17 p.m. The American (s), towing the Syria (s), arrived from the Cape of Good Hope, was in collision at 10 20 p.m., yesterday, off Portland, with the Aracan, bound down Channel; the latter vessel sunk in an hour; crew all saved by the Syria, except one man crushed; the American received considerable damage port side amidships.
[Another telegram] 9th Mar., 2.50 p.m. The AMERICAN (s), Baynton, with the Syria (s), Diver, in tow, has arrived here, and reports that between 10 and 11 last night, 16 miles off Portland, she was fouled on the port side by the Aracan (ship), of Liverpool, carrying away all her boats, bulwarks, and running gear on that side, and staving some of her iron plates; the Aracan sunk shortly afterwards; crew on board the Syria (s). [The Aracan, of Liverpool, from London to Hong Kong, was off Shanklin, I.W., 7 th Mar.]

Wooden ship Comorin, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1855, 803 tons, ON2347. Registered Liverpool. In MNL to 1883. More history

[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.

Wooden ship Herculean, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1856, 530 tons, ON16183. Voyage Whampoa to London, wrecked 12 January 1861, Gaspar Straits, [Selat Gaspar] all 27 crew saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 06 June 1856]:
Ship Launch. On Tuesday morning a fine new ship of 530 tons register was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, of Whitehaven. The vessel is clipper built, and is pronounced by competent judges in marine matters to be a beautiful specimen of naval architecture. ... The vessel is named the Herculean, and is intended for the East India or China trade. The Herculean will class A 1 at Lloyds' for as many years as any vessel ever constructed, with the exception of vessels built under cover, which are allowed a year more than those constructed in the open air, and will be commanded by Captain Joseph Bell, late of the Crisis.

[from Western Daily Press - Tuesday 29 January 1861]:
Intelligence has also reached the Underwriters' Association of the loss the Liverpool ship Herculean, Captain Bell, belonging to the well-known firm of Brocklebank. The Herculean sailed with valuable cargo on the 16th November, and on the 30th took the ground in Gaspar Straits, and became a total wreck. The crew were taken off by a Dutch ship, and landed safely at Batavia. [also described as at St Paul's Head]

Wooden brigantine Eskett, built Brocklebank, Whitehaven 1857, 115 tons, ON18083. In LR1877, built Whitehaven 1857, no builder specified. Registered Whitehaven 1857, 123 tons. Shares for sale 1871. In MNL to 1878, owned Lowden Liverpool, brig, 115 tons. Voyage Whitehaven to Newport, with iron ore, departing 26 October 1877, missing, all 6 crew lost. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 May 1857]:
On Saturday last was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank, at this port, a beautiful brig called the ESKATT [sic, Eskett]. She will be commanded by Captain Lowden, and is intended for the iron ore trade.

[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 20 November 1877]:
SUPPOSED LOSS OF A WHITEHAVEN SHIP AND ALL HANDS. The brigantine Eskett, of Whitehaven, Captain Enwright, is supposed to be lost. The Eskett left Whitehaven with a cargo of iron ore for Newport, on the 26th of October, with a crew of six hands, and no tidings whatever bave been received of her. The Eskett was a fine brigantine, and thoroughly equipped, and in good sea-going condition. The following are the names of the crew: Daniel Enwright, master, leaves a wife and one child; James Callan[?], mate, leaves a wife and two children; Patrick King, able seaman, leaves a wife and two children; Roger Barker, able seaman, married, leaves a wife; the other two were ordinary seamen, and were, we believe, unmarried. The Eskett was owned by Captain Lowden of Whitehaven.

Wooden ship Rajmahal, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1858, 1301 tons, ON21495. Registered Liverpool. Damaged and towed to Liverpool 1883. For sale, as she lies, at Liverpool, February 1883. Later with captain Roberts to Bombay, reported left Holyhead 19 August and spoken off Cape Verde 13 Sept 1883, then further south. Posted missing. In MNL to 1884.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 24 April 1858]:
Whitehaven. There was launched on Friday from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, the largest, and in point of material, model and finish, certainly one of the finest and most valuable vessels ever built in Cumberland. In dimensions she is 1301 tons register, 1466 tons builders measurement, and 2,000 tons burthen; length on deck, 228 feet, breadth of beam, 37 feet, depth of hold 23 feet 9 inches. She comprises the latest improvements, and no skill or expense has been spared in her construction. The launch was a beautiful one, and as the ship left the ways she was christened the Rajmahal, .... for Calcutta trade ...

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 01 February 1883]:
A DISABLED LIVERPOOL SHIP. The Liverpool ship Rajmahal, from Calcutta for Liverpool, passed the Lizard yesterday disabled. She was in tow of a steamer, and had lost her main and mizzen masts.
A telegram received yesterday afternoon reports that the steamer's tow rope broke and had not then been replaced. The steamer was still in attendance, and the disabled vessel is about ten miles west of the Lizard signal station, with head seawards. The last signal made was "N F" - Do not abandon me. [for sale, partially dismasted, at Liverpool February 1883]

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 27 March 1884]:
The Committee will be glad of any information regarding the following vessel: RAJMAHAL, Roberts, which sailed from Liverpool, for Bombay, on Aug. 11 last, and was spoken on Oct 28, in lat. 39 S, long 10 W.

Wooden barque Sumatra, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1858, 774 tons, ON26181. Registered Liverpool. 1876 sold to IoM, 1885 named Clara B of Montevideo; Norwegian Clara from 1887. Stranded and wrecked 22/01/1901 at Horns Reef, Denmark whilst on a voyage from London to Moss in ballast. More history.

[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.

Wooden barque Juanpore, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1859, 460 tons, ON27652. Voyage Orkney to Santos, with coal, departed 24 October 1891, missing, all 12 hands lost. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 10 May 1859]:
There was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. 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, and 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.

[from Dundee Advertiser - Thursday 31 March 1892]:
DUNDEE BARQUE MISSING. Yesterday the Dundee barque Juanpore was posted at Lloyds as missing. The Juanpore, under the command of Captain Macgregor, left Sunderland on 23d September last bound for Santos with a cargo of coals. Stress of weather caused the vessel to put into Longhope, where she lay at anchor until 24th October. A few days after she had left Orkney a series of gales were experienced in the vicinity of the British Isles, and it is feared that in one of these the Juanpore had gone down with all hands. The passage to Santos is usually made in about 60 days but as 158 days have elapsed since Juanpore was last heard of, no hope of her safety is now entertained,
She had twelve seamen on board:
Peter M'Gregor, 13 Park Avenue, Dundee, master;
Alexander Scott, 19 St Matthew Street, Dundee, first mate;
Robert R. Gibson, 56 Lilybank Road, Dundee, second mate;
Charles Croll, 45 High Street, Laurencekirk, cook and steward;
Anel Norbeck, c/o Petersen, West Holborn, South Shields, A.B.;
Albert Masterton, c/o Petersen, West Holborn, South Shields, A.B.;
Anton B Freiberg, c/o Petersen, West Holborn, South Shields, A.B.;
Ole Lauritz Anton Olsen, c/o Sutherland, West Holborn, South Shields, A.B.;
Muts Frederick Hansen, c/o Sutherland, West Holborn, South Shields, O.S.;
George Lindsay, 138 Murraygate, Dundee, O.S.;
William Grant, 1 Northumberland Street, Sunderland, O.S.;
John Foster, 16 Malrigs Rqy, Sunderland, boy.
The Juanpore was built of wood at Whitehaven in 1859, and was purchased by Mr Robert Ferguson about two years ago, before which she was owned in London.

Wooden barque Veronica , built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1860, 333 tons, ON28192, yd.146, registered Liverpool, then 1874 London, then 1879 Aberdeen. LR1886 gives owned Robertson, London. In MNL to 1886, 344 tons. Voyage Cape Town to Swansea, loading copper ore at Port Nolloth, in collision, 8 February 1886, and foundered. More history.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 23 January 1860]:
LAUNCHES. Whitehaven. Jan. 13. A new vessel was launched from the building yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank to-day, to register 332 tons n.m., and classed A 1 for 14 years.

[from Manchester Courier - Tuesday 16 February 1886]:
A BARQUE SUNK BY COLLISION. A special cable message received from Lloyd's yesterday states that the barque Veronica, of Swansea, 355 tons register, whilst loading a cargo of ore at Port Nolloth, South Africa, dragged her anchors and came into collision with the barque Marquis of Worcester, also loading her outward cargo. The Veronica sank a few minutes after the collision with 521 tons of cargo on board, the crew being rescued by the boats of the other ship.

[from South Wales Echo - Thursday 18 March 1886]:
THE LOSS OF A SWANSEA BARQUE. The Cape Times, which is just to hand, contains a report of the Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the Veronica, a barque which has been trading with Swansea for many years past, and which was manned principally by Swansea men. The inquiry was held at Port Nolloth, on Wednesday, February 17tb, before Mr J. M. Crossby, with Captain Penfold, of the firm of Donald Currio and Co., as nautical assessor. The Veronica, as we reported on Wednesday, came into collision with the Marquis of Worcester, another Swansea vessel, and foundered almost immediately. No lives were lost. The court came to the conclusion that the foundering of the vessel was due to the accident, in colliding with the Marquis of Worcester, and not to any fault of the master or mate.

Wooden ship Cambay, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1861, yd.147, ON29628, 1000 tons. Registered Liverpool, in MNL to 1884. In LR 1885 owned Sorensen, Kragero, Norway, renamed Arvilla, as a barque. Broken up 1909. More history.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 28 February 1861[:
Ship Launch at Whitehaven. A very fine modelled ship was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Brocklebank, Whitehaven, on Monday, which will class A 1 at Lloyd's for 14 years. By builder's measurement 1,114 tons, will register 1,000 33-100 tons. The vessel was christened (after a province in Hindostan) Cambay by Capt. M. Walker, of Whitehaven.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 17 February 1909}:
Christiania Feb. 12. The barque Arvilla of Kragero has been sold to be broken up.

Wooden ship Tenasserim, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1861, 1000 tons. Registered Liverpool, 263/1861, ON44139. In MNL to 1865. Voyage Liverpool to Calcutta, driven on Arklow Bank, 25 December 1865, crew saved.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 15 August 1861]: Launch of the Tenasserim at Whitehaven. Another fine vessel was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, Saturday last, a large number persons having assembled to witness the interesting proceeding. She was christened the Tenasserim by Miss Brocklebank, daughter of one of the firm; her name being derived from a province in the East Indies, she being destined for the East India trade. The Tenasserim is the twin sister the Cambay, whose admirable proportions were so much admired on her launching on the 25th of February last.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 04 January 1866]:
Report of Captain John Howson, late Master of the Ship Tenasserim, of and from Liverpool, 1,002 tons, for Calcutta (general), wrecked on the Arklow Bank (as announced in the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette of the 27th).
Left Liverpool Dec. 23, weather cloudy, wind moderate from S.S.W., in tow the tug Cruiser. At 4 30 p.m. discharged the Pilot. At 4 20 a.m. of the 24th, wind S.S.W., 6 A.M., weather overcast, South Stack Light bore about N.E. by compaas, eight miles, the tow rope broke. Wore ship to westward. Set fore and aft canvas. Signalled the tug to come and take us in tow, which he declined do. Made sail to second reefs. At 7 30 a.m. South Stack Light about N.E. by E. 0.5 E. by compass, and distant about miles. Worked down Channel about 20 miles, weather squally and unsettled, wind from S. to S.W. 6 to 8 p.m. sail carried required, log kept going, lead hove at four and two hours intervals, soundings satisfactory, but not remembered, log and charts being all lost. At Noon of 25th wind about S., blowing hard, weather thick and unsettled, position by d.r. about 52 45 N., and near 5 meridian W., soundings still satisfactory. At 0 30 p.m. wore ship, wind increasing to hard gale, weather very thick at times, sea rising, reduced and reefed sails, vessel's head reaching 1.5 knots, wind S. to S.W. by S. At 8 p.m. a heavy gale, weather thick and rainy, sounded 42.5 fathoms. At 9 P.M., thick and squally, wind S.S.W., a violent gale, heading about W. by N., light was reported on port bow, and was taken as ship's light. At 10 p.m., ship's head, still W. by N., breakers reported to leeward, and almost instantly struck. The helm was put hard up, mizen taken in, and every endeavour made to wear her round, but she fixed almost immediately, with her stem to wind and sea; boats cleared, and distress signals shown; the sea breaking fearfully over the ship, sweeping the decks. About 11 P.M. ordered all hands to take to the foremast, the last resource to save life. Soon after taking to the rigging, the Arklow and Wicklow lights were seen and recognised. By midnight the decks were broken up, and cargo washing out, and vessel settling down. We remained in the rigging until about 3 p.m. of 26th. when the Arklow lifeboat took us off. Logs, charts, every thing belonging to the Crew were lost. We were also assisted in landing bv the ship's lifeboat. The ship was totally immersed, and the main and maintopmasts gone. The casualty was caused by stress of weather, and the cast of the lead at 8 P.M. leading us to believe vessel was in a safe position, and also of the insufficiency of the lighting of that part of the channel.

Wooden ship Burdwan, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1862, 803 tons, registered Liverpool 313/1862, ON45394. In MNL to 1885. Voyage Anyer to Manilla, lost, crew saved, 1885. More history.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 30 August 1862]:
On Wednesday last a new ship, 803 tons new and 900 tons old measurement, was launched from the building yard of Messrs Brocklebankat this port. Her length between perpendiculars is 192 feet, breadth of beam 32 feet, and depth of hold 21, and will have two of Cunningham's patent topsails, main and fore. She is sister ship to the Comorin and Arracan, the latter of which made the passage to Calcutta in 84 days. ... named Burdwan ....

[from Liverpool Evening Express - Saturday 29 August 1885]:
Messrs T and R Brocklebank of Liverpool, the owners of the ship Burdwan, received information of the total loss of that vessel. The captain and crew had safely arrived at Singapore. The vessel left the Mersey on the 23d April under the command of Capt Woodward for Angera for orders, and was going from Anger [sic Anjer, now Anyer] to Manilla when she was lost. [lost Gaspar or Macclesfield Straits, - reported by French SS Suez]

Wooden schooner Ariel, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1862, 124 tons, ON44227. Registered Whitehaven 2/1863. Owned Thomas Kelly, Whitehaven. Latterly described as a brigantine, owned Tyrrell, Arklow, 97 tons. In MNL to 1900. Coasting voyages, master Tyrrell, found to November 1899. More history,

[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 25 November 1862]:
Friday there was launched from Messrs. Brocklebank's shipbuilding yard a new clipper schooner, which was named Ariel, to class A 1, 12 years, 130 tons register;

Wooden ship Everest, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1863, 571 tons, registered Liverpool 1854, ON48768. In MNL to 1875 Voyage Hong Kong to Cork, with hemp and sugar, wrecked on North Danger Shoal, 5 September 1873, crew saved.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 15 October 1863]L
Ship-launch at Whitehaven. Yesterday there launched from the ship-building yard of Messrs. Brocklebank and Co., a fine Vessel intended for the China trade. The following are the dimensions of the vessel; Length of keel for tonnage, 171 feet; length of deck, 175 feet; length over all, 188 feet; register new tonnage, 571 tons; builder's tonnage, 724 tons per register. The vessel is named the Everest, and the Messrs. Brocklebank and Co. have had the vessel built for their own use.

[from London and China Telegraph - Monday 27 October 1873]:
By the s.s. Colombo, which arrived on Sept. 18th from Hong Kong, we learn of the loss of the British ship Everest, Captain Jones, from Manila for Cork, with a cargo of hemp and sugar, on the evening of Sept. 5th, on the North Danger Shoal in the China Sea. The crew had been six days in the boats, endeavouring to make their way to Hong Kong, when they were picked up by the Colombo.

Wooden ship Bowfell, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1864, 1002 tons, registered Liverpool 423/1864, ON50496. In MNL to 1886. Voyage Manilla to Liverpool, lost on Discovery Shoals, after 3 April 1886, crew (21) saved. More history.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 21 July 1864]:
Ship Launch at Whitehaven, Yesterday. A splendid new clipper ship, intended for the East India trade, was launched yesterday from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. T. and J. Brocklebank at Whitehaven. She was christened the Bowfell by Captain Bennett. Her dimensions: length, 196.2 feet; breadth, 35.2 feet; depth, 22.9 feet; and she admeasures 1,002 tons register, and 1,126 tons builder's measurement. The vessel has been built in Messrs. Brocklebank's usual manner, coppered and copper-fastened, and is intended to class A 1 at Lloyd's for 14 years.

[from Shields Daily News - Friday 21 May 1886]:
WRECK OF A BRITISH SHIP. THE CAPTAIN AND FIVE MEN RESCUED. A Lloyd's telegram dated Batavia, Friday, 11 15 am announces that the steamer Tambora, belonging to the Netherland India Steam Navigation Co., has picked up a boat containing captain and five hands from the wreck of the British ship Boyfell (? Bowfell), which struck on Discovery Shoals, E.N.E. of Billiton [sic Belitung]. It was reported that two boats containing 16 hands were missing. The British ship Bowfell left Manilla on April 3rd last for Liverpool.
A Lloyd's telegram from Batavia says the missing boats of the Bowfel have arrived here. The ship is totally lost.

Wooden ship Mahanada, built Thomas and John Brocklebank, Whitehaven, 1865, 1003 tons, registered Liverpool 201/1865, ON29901. In MNL to 1883. Sold to Norway, as Sigrid, barque. in LR1890. Voyage Trondheim to Mobile, foundered 10 April 1904, north of Westray, crew saved

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 29 April 1865]:
LAUNCH OF THE LAST OF MESSRS T AND J. BROCKLEBANK'S WHITEHAVEN BUILT SHIPS. On Wednesday last, shortly after 11 o'clock am, the clipper ship Mahanada was launched from the building yard, on the North Sands at this port; occupied by princely Liverpool house of Messrs T and J Brocklebank, The Mahanada is the fourth vessel the Messrs Brocklcbank have built on the same model, a remarkably fine one, combining great carrying capacity with strength, durability, and rapid sailing qualities. Her register tonnage is 1003 tons, and her class A 1 at Lloyds' for 14 years. Her length is 195.2 feet; breadth, 35.3 feet; and depth, 22.9 feet. She is intended for the East India trade, and will be commanded by Captain Clement Mossop, late of the Rajmahal. Her name was given her, as she moved easily and steadily from the ways, by Miss Robinson, daughter of Ms Jos. H Robinson. The sunny beauty and genial temperature of the morning, and the interest occasioned by the idea which prevails that the Mahanada is, in all probability, the last of the noble fleet of merchantmen built here, and owned, by the Messrs Brocklebank, ... 153 ships built at yard ...

[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 12 April 1904]:
FOUNDERING OF NORWEGIAN BARQUE. A Kirkwall correspondent, telegraphing yesterday, states that the Norwegian barque Sigrid, from Drontheim for Mobile, in ballast, foundered six miles north of Nouphead, Westray, Orkney, yesterday morning. The crew were rescued by the trawler St Clair, of Hull, and landed at Longbope last night.

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William Bowes, Whitehaven. William Bowes, Snr, died 1817. His shipyard was for sale, after the death of William Bowes, Jr, in December 1831.

Atlas Bn 1799
Elizabeth S 1803
Trelawney S 1808
Prince Regent S 1811
Harmony Bg 1812
Scipio Sr 1812
Ceres Bg 1812
Vittoria Bg 1813
True Briton 1813
Ann Bg 1813
Foyle S 1814
Wilkinson Bg 1814
Ann Bg 1815
Jane Sr 1816
Cumbrian Bg 1816
Betty 1816
Matilda Bg 1818
Zephyr Bg 170t 1818
Nimble Sr 98t 1819
Diana Bg 1819

Cherub Br 1823.
Express 1827.
Amethyst Br 1830.
Eclipse Sr 1832

Wooden brigantine Atlas, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1799, 244 tons. owned Whiteside. Voyage from West Indies to Whitehaven, wrecked while waiting to enter Whitehaven, 25 October, 1806, 12 crew and 6 dockers, only 1 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 22 October 1799]:
A fine new vessel called the ATLAS was launched here on Tuesday by Messrs William Bowes & Co, built for Captain Whiteside.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 08 November 1806]:
Some time in the night of Saturday the 25th ult. the ship Atlas, Capt. Joseph Stockdale, was totally wrecked in the Solway Frith, (supposed to have struck upon Dumrief Sands) and all on board perished, except one man, who was picked up by a boat the next morning, (near Blackshaw, in the neighbourhood of Annan) sitting upon a piece of wreck, in a state of insensibility, from which he has since been recovered. The number of persons, on board this ill-faved ship, was eighteen; six of whom had gone on board (to assist the crew) on the Saturday morning, whilst she was off Whitehaven harbour. Her cargo consisted of rum, sugar, pepper, logwood, fustic, &c, Several rum puncheons have been thrown upon the Blackshaw Sands, and at other places; and also a box, containing the ship's papers,

Wooden ship Elizabeth, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1803, 300 tb.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 15 February 1803]:
On Monday the 7th indst. a fine new ship was launched here, upwards of three hundred tons burthen; built by Mr. Bowes, for Messrs. William Bowes & Co; She is called the ELIZABETH, the name of the Hon Miss Lowther, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Lowther.

Wooden ship Trelawney (also Trelawny), built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1808, 236 tons. Owned Whiteside, Whitehaven. This 276 ton ship-rigged vessel was launched by William Bowes, shipbuilder, of Whitehaven on 26th February 1808. Armed (18 guns). She was lost in Montego Bay, Jamaica, 11 April 1822, on a passge to London. Image.

[from Commercial Chronicle (London) - Thursday 02 May 1822]:
The Trelawney, M'Iver, of Whitehaven bound to London, was totally wrecked at Montego-bay, Jamaica, during a severe gale on the 11th ultimo.

Wooden ship Prince Regent, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1811, 435 tons. Last voyage found with master Burt was arriving Liverpool, from Quebec, September 1837. Then sailed to Demerara where captain Catley and many crew were killed by disease. Then, with master Sterling, sailed for Honduras, where wrecked in Rio Ulua, 12 February 1839. In LR to 1839. Note another barque Prince Regent (of Newport) was also lost 1839.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Saturday 14 September 1811]:
FOR SALE, WHITEHAVEN, THE Ship PRINCE REGENT, burthen per register 435 tons measurement, just launched, copper bolted, and copper sheathed, now rigging, and may be sent to sea directly. For further Particulars apply WM. BOWES Co. Ship-builders, Whitehaven.
Who have also for Sale a VESSEL of 235 tons; and one of 160 tons, now on the stacks, both copper-fastened.

[from Caledonian Mercury - Saturday 08 December 1838]:
The barque Prince Regent, of Liverpool, has been very unfortunate, having had buried, since her arrival at Demerara, two captains, the mate, and ten of her crew. [Captain W H Catley]

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 18 April 1839]:
Honduras 25 Feb. The Prince Regent, Sterling, bound to Cork, was wrecked 12th instant at Ullua Bar, during gale at North; Crew saved.

Wooden brig Harmony, built Bowes, Whitehaven 1812. 241 tons. ON3598. By 1870, owned Sunderland. Voyage Sunderland to Nieuwe Diep, with coal, lost 14 September 1870, under Egmond, crew of 9 lost. More history.

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Friday 16 September 1870]:
LOSS OF A SUNDERLAND BRIG AND ALL HANDS. A telegram was received yesterday by Mr K. Grant, butcher, of North Shields, from Lloyd's agent at Amsterdam, stating that the brig Harmony, of Newcastle, had gone to pieces under Egmond. on the 14th inst., and that the crew were lost. The brig was sold by Mr Grant to Mr Smurthwaite, wharfinger, of Sunderland, from which port she sailed last week, coal laden, for Nieu Dieppe, with crew of eight hands on board, exclusive of the captain. The vessel had been a number of years in the coal trade. She was built at Whitehaven in 1812, and carried 227 tons; and was for many years owned by Mr Tully, of South Shields, by whom she was sold to Mr Grant, who again sold her about seven months ago. Some doubt, however, is thrown upon the matter from the fact of there being two vessels called the Harmony. The second vessel belonged to the late Mr Ralph Morton, butcher, of North Shields. She sailed on Tuesday last, coal laden, for Rotterdam, with strong and fair wind; and had time sufficient to lie in the locality where the Harmony has gone to pieces. It is understood that the Harmony owned Mr Smurthwaite, of Sunderland, is uninsured. Captains trading between here and the opposite coast state that they never experienced such tremendous seas as have lately been breaking on the north-west coast of the Continent.

Wooden brig Ceres, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1812, ON8682. Registered Whitehaven 23/1839, 154 tons. Crew list to 1874. Voyage Dublin to Whitehaven, driven on shore in Luce Bay, 22 September 1875, condemned, crew saved.
More history

[from Carlisle Journal, 2 May 1812]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: On Saturday last a vessel called Ceres of 200 tons was launched from the yard of William Bowes & Co. for Mr Cowen.

[from Workington Free Press and Solway Pilot - Saturday 09 October 1875]:
TWO WHITEHAVEN VESSELS WRECKED. The Ceres, of Whitehaven, a brig of 123 tons, has been wrecked in Luce Bay. From the statement of the master, John Mayes, it appears that the Ceres left Dublin for Whitehaven on the 20th ult., with 30 tons of ballast and seventeen casks of porter. On the 22nd, when the vessel was abreast the Bahama lightship, the weather became thick with a drizzling rain, and a strong breeze which necessitated a shortening of sail. At 8 30 a.m. on the 24th, up to which time the weather had continued thick, the brig was unable to round the Mull of Galloway, owing to the heavy sea and strong south wind. She was then run up Luce Bay with the object of anchoring, but the sea being too heavy and the gale too strong, she was run on shore at Logan Mills. All hands landed in the boat, without saving anything, as the vessel filled with water. Captain Bragg. of Whitehaven, the managing owner, has since inspected the brig. with the result that the vessel has been condemned and will be sold.

Wooden brig Scipio, built Bowes, Whitehaven 1812. 187 tb. For sale 1871 at Whitehaven. In MNL to 1872, owned Burnyeat, Whitehaven, 179 tons, ON1396. Voyage Maryport to Dublin, with coal, abandoned in Ramsey Bay, 22 January 1872, crew of 7 saved.

[from Carlisle Journal 20 June 1812]: Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: On Wednesday last a vessel called Scipio of 180 tons was launched from the yard of William Bowes & Co. for Captain Madders.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 12 November 1821]:
Sale... The good Brig, or Vessel, called the SCIPIO, of WHITEHAVEN, (Anthony Madders, deceased, late Master) as she now lies in this Harbour; Burthen per Register One Hundred and Eighty Seven Tons; built Messrs. William Bowes and Co. Whitehaven, under the particular Inspection of the late Master, in the Year 1812.

[from Isle of Man Times - Saturday 27 January 1872]:
Whitehaven Brig Foundered. The Scipio, Johnson, master, struck on the Bahama Bank on Tuesday last, and drove across into deep water. On sounding seven and a half feet of water were found in the hold. Shortly afterwards she refused to answer her helm; consequently the crew launched their boat and landed near the point of Ayr. Brig and cargo, 300 tons of coals, are insured.

Wooden SV True Briton, built W Bowes, Whitehaven, 1813. Not found in LR. Possibly renamed when sold. Note: a new Canadian-built vessel called True Briton was for sale at Liverpool, October 1813.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 28 September 1813]:
Wednesday last, a fine new vessel called the TRUE BRITON, was launched here, by Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. - and on Saturday, a new schooner was also launched here, called the ANN.

Wooden brig Ann, built W Bowes, Whitehaven, 1813. 72 tons, owned master, Grayham. Trade Liverpool to Mediterranean. In LR1821 with master and owner Huxtable. Voyage Waterford to Glasgow, with wheat, missing, presumed lost Isle of Man, December 1821.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 17 December 1821]:
A boat belonging to the Ann, Huxtable, of this port, has been cast on shore near Peel, in the Isle of Man. The Ann sailed at the same time with the William, Boadle, from Waterford, bound to Greenock, with a cargo of wheat, and has not since been heard of.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Sunday 23 December 1821]:
It is supposed that the Ann, Huxtable, from Waterford for Glasgow, was lately lost on the Isle of Man.

Wooden brig Vittoria, built W Bowes, Whitehaven, 1813. 242 tons, also described as a snow. Armed (2 4-pounders), owned Bowes. For sale 1820, owned Cohen & Co. Voyage Lisbon to Liverpool, with lead ore, leaky and abandoned, November 1825, crew of 6 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 31 August 1813]:
Thursday last, two fine new vessels were launched here; one by Messrs. W Bowes & Co. called the VITTORIA; ...

[from Dublin Morning Register - Wednesday 23 November 1825]:
Portsmouth Nov.18. This day part of the crew of the brig Vittoria, Holland master, were landed here, having been picked up at sea. The brig was bound from Lisbon to Liverpool, with a cargo of lead ore. When in lat. 43 20 N. long. 14 W., she spring a leak, and every exertion of the crew to keep the water under being ineffectual, they took to the boat when it had reached the deck. After beating about for five days, during three of which they had no water, in a heavy gale and most tremendous sea, they were providentially picked up by the Dutch galliot Balthazar, from Cadiz to Hamburgh, about 300 miles from the situation of the wreck; but provisions growing short on the galliot, and having fallen in with another vessel, the crew were divided, and of the six originally on board, three have safely landed here.

Wooden ship Foyle, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1814, 257 tons. Voyage from New York, driven ashore at Jamaica, around 17th October 1815, 13 lost, 3 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 07 June 1814]:
On Thursday was launched at hugh water from the building-yard of Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. a fine new ship. (coppered) called the FOYLE.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Monday 18 December 1815]:
The ship Foyle, Watson, of Londonderry from New York, bound to this port, with 1100 barrels of flour, staves, and shingle, was driven ashore at 12 o'clock at the night, at Blue Hole, about five miles to windward of Port Antonio, and went to pieces, cargo lost. Captain Watson, Mr. Osborne, supercargo, and 11 seamen were drowned; Mr. Adams, the mate, and 2 seamen, were saved by the exertions of Mr. Passley and his negroes.

[from Royal Gazette of Jamaica - Saturday 04 November 1815]:
Sale .. from the Wreck of the Ship Foyle., Capt. Watson, from New-York. viz. 37 Barrels of Flour, damaged by salt-water,... Also, the remainder of the hull of the late Ship Foyle, as it now lies, wrecked in the late Hurricane: ... James Adams, mate of the Foyle.

Wooden brig Wilkinson, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1814, 217 tons. Registered Whitehaven 15/1842, 216 tons, then 4/1849. ON9245. For sale 1855 at Whitehaven. Voyage Quebec to Holyhead, damaged by storm in Atlantic and abandoned 29th October 1858, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 29 November 1814]:
Saturday last, a fine new vessel was launched here by Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. called the WILKINSON.

[from York Herald - Saturday 04 December 1858]:
LOSS OF EIGHT HOMEWARD-BOUND SHIPS IN THE ATLANTIC. Within the last two or three days no fewer than eight Quebec homeward-bound ships have been posted at Lloyd's as lost during the late heavy gales in the Atlantic. The weather is described to have been terrific, and the circumstances connected with several of the wrecks were of the most harrowing nature. .... The ship Rankin, Capt. M'Intyre, loaded with timber, bound to London from Quebec; and the brig Wilkinson, Captain Ditchburn, also from Quebec to Holyhead, became water-logged during the gales, and were abandoned by the crews.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 04 December 1858]:
lt is painful to my feelings to have to inform you of the loss of the Wilkinson. We left Quebec on the evening of the 16th October, and had a successful run out of the gulf of St. Lawrence, only six days till we were clear of the land. The wind continued from the westward until the 24th; it then backed to the eastward, and began to blow. We had to shorten sail at that time, as there was a heavy swell from eastward. At midnight we had to close-reef the topsails, and stow the courses, the wind and sea still increasing. At 2 p.m. on the 25th we had to take in the fore-topsail, the ship at that time lying very low, and making a deal of water - in fact the pumps could not be left. At midnight the gale increased, and the ship continued to lie very low - all hands employed pumping and no signs of getting her to suck. At daylight it blew a perfect hurricane, and the ship was on her beam ends. We were obliged to cut away the foretopmast; and in doing so, the foremast head being rotten took it away, also maintopmast and mainmast head; and were obliged to cut all away, the sea at that time making a clean breach over the ship. After the masts went the ship righted, and a staysail halved was set to keep her head to sea, all hands still pumping to keep the water out of her. The same night she shipped a sea, carrying away bowsprit, bulwarks, rails, and stancheons, splitting covering board, taking cabin skylight away, nearly sweeping the decks, and causing the ship to make more water - in fact the water was gaining on the pumps. At daylight on the 28th still blowing a gale of wind from E.N.E. Found the treenails started out four inches, also topsides started on the port side, and the fore chains working out altogether. Being disabled, we had nothing but the foreyard left. I still encouraged the men to pump, and told them I would steer for St. John's, Newfoundland, as soon as the wind would change, (the wind was still blowing from the N.E. and driving us away south.) Sounded the pump, and found five feet of water after pumping three days and three nights. On the morning of the 29th, barque Ajax, of Bristol, from Limerick, bound to this port, hove in sight, saw that we were disabled, and ran down to us. The crew came to me entirely exhausted with pumping, and finding that the water was gaining upon them, they insisted on leaving the ship. I told them that I would not leave the ship but would try to get her into the first port; but they could not pump any longer. I am of opinion that if we had not abandoned her, we would never have got her into any port, and very probably would all have perished. If I could have got the men to pump so long as we had provisions I would have stuck to her, but it would have been of no use, as the vessel was working to pieces. We left her in lat. 42deg. 3min., north, lon. 54deg. 30min. W. At the time we were taken off, the Ajax was under two close-reefed topsails, with a heavy sea running. I never expected a boat would live, but we all got on board safe, and were treated very kindly. It was the heaviest breeze I ever experienced. If the hull of the Wilkinson had been good, I would have brought her home under jury masts, but it was not. I have lost about £20 worth of things, but if you have only got her insured I don't care about my own loss. There are a great many losses. Two crews were brought into this port on the same day as we arrived, belonging to two large ships of Gilmour's, which sailed from Quebec the same day as we did. I am afraid there will be bad accounts after it. If all had gone well we would have been nearly home now. After arriving here I voted and extended a protest and I enclose you a copy. I thought it better, as all the crew was here. I will also send Quebec accounts, and account of crew's wages. I am coming home in a St. John's ship to Liverpool, and will leave on the 17th inst, I will bring with me two boys. .. Wilfred Ditchburn.

Wooden brig Ann, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1815, 149 tons, owned Barker. Voyage Hull to Vyborg, wrecked on Bornholm, 15 July 1832, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 23 May 1815]:
Yesterday a fine new vessel was launched from the building yard of Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. called the ANN.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 07 August 1832]:
The Ann, Atcheson, from Hull to Wyburg, was totally wrecked on Bornholm, on the 15th ult.; the crew and a small part of the materials saved.

Wooden brig Jane, built Bowes, Whitehaven 1816. 175 tons. Shares for sale 1847, master Barwise. ON9324. Voyage Liverpool to St. John's, Newfoundland, with salt, damaged by ice and abandoned, 6 May 1861, crew of 9 rescued.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 March 1826]:
All that good Brig, or Vessel, called the Jane, Joseph Russell, Master, 178 Tons Register, with all her Materials as she arrived from Sea, and at present lies in this Harbour. She was built at Whitehaven by Messrs. Bowes and Co. and launched 1816; is well coppered, and in every respect a most desirable Vessel.

[from Roscommon Herald - Saturday 18 May 1861]:
RESCUE OF A SHIP'S CREW BY THE COLUMBIA. It will be seen by the latest news brought by the Columbia, that the crew of an English brig were picked up by her at sea. We now give the particulars as stated to us by the Captain of the lost vessel. The brig Jane of Whitehaven, 170 tons register, Captain John Pierce, left Liverpool for St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 12th of April last with a cargo of salt. On the 6th instant. when about 370 miles off St. John's in long. 46.30 W, lat, 47.19 N, strong breezes and thick foggy weather prevailing, a heavy ice-roller struck the ship, stove in her lower port and port bow and caused her almost immediately to fill. This occurred at 10 a.m.. At one o'clock, the Captain and crew (nine altogether) took to one of the boats in which they stowed away some provisions, and at 2.20 pm. when half a mile away, they saw the Jane settle down and sink. In their small boat, the night was spent tossing about in the midst of field ice, the men becoming weary and exhausted from cold and fatigue, and doubtful if they would be spared to see the light. Providentially, however, the next morning the boat, which had a small sail set was, sighted by the Royal Mail Steamer Columbia which immediately stopped and took the men on board where Captain Leitch and his officers paid them every attention that their condition required. A boy belonging to the brig was in a most exhausted state, and it was some time before he was revived. The captain and crew landed in Galway yesterday and were placed in charge of the Rev Mr Lewis who is agent of The Shipwrecked Mariners Association ...

Wooden brig Cumbrian, built William Bowes, Whitehaven, 1816, 172 tons. ON8698. In 1874 owned Burnyeat, Whitehaven, 148 tons. Voyage Solway to Dublin, with coal, took shelter in Strangford Lough, and lost near Portaferry, 3 July 1874, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 20 November 1832]: Sale.... All that good Brig, or Vessel, called the CUMBRIAN, of Harrington, Ed. Grayson, Master, Burthen per Register 172 Tons. The Cumbrian carries a large Cargo at an easy Draught of Water, having discharged 257 Loads of Timber this Season, from Quebec; takes 120 Waggons of Coals; is in every respect well found, and may be sent Sea at a trifling expense. The Vessel was built the late Mr. Bowes, Whitehaven, and is daily expected arrive at this Port, ...

[from Liverpool Mercury - Monday 06 July 1874]:
LOSS OF THE BRIG CUMBRIAN, OF WHITEHAVEN. The brig Cumbrian, of Whitehaven, Captain John Kennedy, was lost on Friday afternoon at Portaferry, at the entrance of Strangfond, about 30 miles south of Belfast Lough. The Cumbrian sailed Sunday for Dublin, laden with 270 tons coal, and, it is supposed, that a strong breeze from S.W. had compelled the captain to make for Strangford for safety. [crew saved, built 1816 at Whitehaven by William Bowes for John Roper, trading to West Indies]

Wooden SV Betty, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1816. Not found in LR.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 January 1816]:
Tuesday last, a fine new vessel was launched here by Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. called the BETTY ...

Wooden brig Matilda, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1818. 148 tons. Mainly traded Liverpool to West Indies. In LR to 1835. Voyage to St Domingo City, lost off the port, 5 August 1835, 3 crew lost.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 10 February 1818]:
A fine new vessel, called the MATILDA, was launched on Thursday last from the building yard of Messrs. William Bowes & Co. She is intended to be a constant trader between this port and Miramichi

[from Chester Chronicle - Friday 19 March 1824]:
Carnarvon, Wednesday. We have just heard that the brig Matilda of Liverpool bound from Jamaica to Liverpool laden with Rum Sugar &c came on shore last night at Maltraeth within this Port; crew saved; and, if the weather should prove moderate, it is expected the cargo will be landed in good condition

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 February 1835]:
The Matilda, Bowen, from St. Domingo parted from moorings at Nassau, 8th ult. and received damage, supposed to have been occasioned by swinging over the anchor of another vessel bound to Cork. [arrived Cork with temporary rudder]
[reported August 1835, arrived St Thomas from Liverpool, master Bowen]

[from Cork Constitution - Saturday 26 September 1835]:
The brig Matilda of Liverpool, was lost on the outer roads of St. Domingo City, 5th August, mate and two of the crew lost, Part of the cargo saved.

Wooden brig Zephyr, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1818, 170 tons. Listed as registered Whitehaven in 1840. Share for sale 1842 at Whitehaven. In LR to 1843, with change of ownership from Bell to Carruthers. Not found in MNL.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 October 1818]:
Last week, a beautiful new vessel, called the ZEPHYR, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. W. Bowes and Co.

Wooden schooner Nimble, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1819, 98 tons, ON13161. Registered Whitehaven. Latterly 67 tons. Voyage Newport to Dublin, with coal, departing 10 October 1870, missing, wreckage at Hell's Mouth, all 4 crew lost.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 03 April 1819]:
On Monday, a handsome new schooner was launched from the building yard Messrs. W Bowes and Co. Whitehaven, called the Nimble, and intended for a Liverpool trader.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 20 October 1870]:
SUPPOSED LOSS OF THE NIMBLE, OF WHITEHAVEN. The schooner Nimble, of this port, Fitzsimons master, which left Newport on the 10th inst. for Dublin, with a cargo of coals, has, it is feared, gone down with all hands. No tidings have been heard of her since she sailed, but on Monday last a piece of board was washed up on the Welsh coast, near a place called Hell's Mouth, with the words, "Nim- Whitehaven". The latter part of the first word is broken off, but it is feared that it is the vessel alluded to. The master is a married man living in Whitehaven, without family; and the mate, who is named M'Guire, leaves a wife and five small children.

Wooden brig Diana, built Bowes, Whitehaven, 1819, 172 tons, ON9276 Registered Whitehaven 1849, 180 tons, crew list to 1867, when owned Burnyeat 168 tons. In LR 1868 marked missing. Voyage Liverpool to Harbor Grace (Newfoundland), departing 15 April 1868, missing.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 26 October 1819]:
FOR BARBADOES AND ANTIGUA. The remarkably Fine New Brig. Now ready for Launching, Hundred and Eighty Tons per Register, Coppered and Copper Fastened, intended to leave this on or about the 20th of November. For FREIGHT or PASSAGE .. apply to THOMAS TWENTYMAN, Master, on board, or to WILLIAM BOWES CO, Whitehaven [Diana, Twentyman in 1821 to Antigua]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 11 September 1848]:
Cork. Sept. 8. The Diana, Mossop, from Cape Breton, arrived here to day, with loss of bowsprit, head. &c., having been run foul of by an American ship, lin at. 49, long. 30.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 15 February 1868]:
Strangford. Feb 9. Put in - the Diana, Irving, for Newport hence.

[from Shields Daily Gazette - Friday 09 October 1868]:
MISSING SHIPS. The Diana, Irvine, sailed from Liverpool for Harbor Grace (N.F.) April 15, and has not since been heard of.

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]:
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.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Monday 01 December 1834]:
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; ..]

Wooden schooner Express, built Bowes, Whitehaven 1827. 127 tons, owned Hammond. Registered Whitehaven 49/1836, 103 tons, then Maryport 5/1847. For sale February 1858 at Liverpool, of Maryport, apply Capt Robert Welsh, sold to Dumfries. ON21304. Voyage Redbay to Workington, with iron ore, ashore near Red Bay, Co. Antrim, 16 January 1880. crew of 4 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 23 January 1827]:
On Thnrwlay last, a handsome new schooner of 123 tons register, was launched from the building-yard Messrs. W. Bowes anil Co. called the EXPRESS, the last the three vessels recently built here and intended for regular traders between this port and London,

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 November 1826]:
On Wednesday last ..... These are two of the vessels, alluded to in our last number, which are intended for regular traders between this port and London; the third is building by Mr. Bowes, and is within a few weeks of being ready for leaving the stocks.

[from Belfast Morning News - Wednesday 21 January 1880]:
Wreck of schooner on the County Antrim Coast. On Friday evening, the schooner Express, of Dumfries, while leaving Redbay for Workington, had her sails blown away, and was ashore near the entrance to the harbour, where she is likely to become a total wreek. The crew, four in number, were saved, and have since been engaged in endeavouring to save the spars and rigging of the vessel. The Express was commanded and owned by Captain M'Millan of Dumfries. She was 95 tons register, and, at the time of the mishap, had in a cargo of about 150 tons of iron ore.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 March 1829]:
New vessel for sale ... burthen 195 tons per register, now on stocks,... Apply Mr Bowes, ship-builder, Whitehaven. [possibly Amethyst]

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]:
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.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 14 June 1838]:
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.

[from Morning Advertiser - Wednesday 03 November 1847]:
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]

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 22 September 1831]:
Sale. A New VESSEL. Now on the Stocks, in the building-yard of the late Mr. Bowes, in Whitehaven. Length of keel per measurement, 70 ft. 4 in.; beam, 20 ft. 11.5 in.; depth of hold, 12 ft.; measures 133 48-94 tons. She is built of the very best materials, copper-fastened, and may be launched in a few days. [possibly Eclipse]

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]:
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;

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 24 January 1857]:
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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Built W Wilson, (also Wilson & Walker), Whitehaven.

Susan 97t Sr 1805
David Shaw 340t 1805
Chillam Castle 410t 1806

Aurora Bg 1813
Rambler Bg 1814
Alliance Bg 1815
Tolson Bg 1815
Supply Sr 1816
Thetis Bg 1817
Rosehill Sn 1818
Lavinia Bg 1818
Despatch Sr 1819

Cumberland S 1820
Atalanta Bg 1822
Emerald Bg 1823
Pacific Bg 1824
Enterprize Sr 1826
Magnet Bk 1828
Diamond 1828
Camilla Bg 1829

Intrepid Bg 1831
Perseverance Bk 1832
Vanguard Bg 1833
Mercury Sr 1834
Mary Bg 1834
Cumberland S 1835
Volunteer Bk 1836

Wooden schooner Susan, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1805. 97 tons, owned Hayes. Made two triangular (slave) voyages 83649, 83650 in 1805-7. Armed (8 6-pounders). Last voyage found, arriving Liverpool from Quebec, master White, December 1816. Last LR entry 1816, owned Hipper.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 28 September 1805]:
On Tuesday afternoon, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Wilson, of Whitehaven, a remarkably handsome new schooner, called the Susan, intended for the West Indies.

Wooden brig Aurora, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1813, 166 tons. Owned Steward. Presumed all 4 crew lost in storm of 19 February 1833, during voyage Whitehaven to Dublin, with coal.

[from Carlisle Journal 9 October 1813]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven. On Friday sennight a vessel called Aurora of 166 tons was launched from the yard of Wilson, Walker & Co.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 05 March 1833]:
No accounts yet of the following vessels which sailed from this port, about a fortnight ago: The Union, Beeby; Aurora, Cannon; Despatch, Irving, for Dublin; and the Mite, M'Mullin, for Cardiff. The boat of the Union has been washed on shore at Skerries.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 April 1833]:
On the 19th of February last, the Sarah, Agnew; the Despatch, Irving; the Aurora, Cannon; the Union, Beeby; and the Mite, M'Mullen, all sailed from Whitehaven. The Sarah was totally lost on the Isle of Man, and the following persons (leaving families) perished,
John Stagg, leaving a widow and 2 children.
William Laidlaw, do 4 do.
William Fox, Do.
James Hannay, Do.
[Captain Agnew and crewman George Jeffrey survived, ashore Port Vubbon]
The other vessels have never been heard of - it is certain, therefore, that all the four Crews have perished also. In the Despatch, were
John Irving, leaving a widow, pregnant, and 3 children.
John Christopher, Do. 3 Do.
Hugh Thompson , Do. 2 Do.
Michael Shortwell, leaving orphans 3.
In the Aurora, were
Edward Cannon, leaving a widow and family.
John Oldfield, Do. 6 Do.
Henry Fletcher Do. 1 Do.
And a lad, Carr, with a widowed mother and large family.
In the Union, were
James Robertson, leaving a widow
William Todd, Do. 2 children.
Barney Moor, Do.
And in the Mite, were
James M'Mullen, leaving a widow and 4 children.
Robert Currie, Do. 6 Do.
Andrew Minnock, Do. 6 Do.

Wooden brig Rambler, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1814, 256 tons. Owned, master, Carruthers. In July 1825 left Liverpool for New Brunswick, master Carruthers,

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 15 November 1814]:
Wednesday last was launched here from the building-yard Messrs. Wilson, Walker and Co. a fine new coppered vessel, called the RAMBLER, burthen per register 256 tons.

Wooden brig Alliance, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1815, 225 tons. LR1819so has typo "built Workington". Owned Bell. Voyage Campeachy to London, ashore on Florida Reef, 17 November, 1828, condemned, sold, voyaged to Marseilles 1829.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 26 August 1815]:
On Saturday last, a fine new vessel, 225 tons burden, and coppered, was launched at Whitehaven, by Messrs. Wilson, Walker, and Co. called the Alliance, built for Capt. Bell, of Maryport.

[from Morning Advertiser Friday 07 August 1829]:
The Alliance, Griffiths, from Campeachy to London, which ran on shore on Florida Reef the 17th November, and was condemned and sold at Key West, arrived at Marseilles the 3d ult.

Wooden brig Tolson, built Wilson, Walker, Whitehaven, 1815, 158 tons. Owned Tolson, later owned Scott. Registered Workington, voyage Dublin to Solway, wrecked St Bees, 25th February 1830, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 01 July 1815]:
On Saturday last, was launched from Whitehaven harbour, by Messrs Wilson, Walker & Co., a fine new vessel called the Tolson.

[from Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1830]:
The same night [25 February] the Tolson, Robinson, belonging to Workington, was driven on shore on St. Bees beach, and has since gone to places. The crew, with the exception of two boys, (on their second voyage only) took to the boat as soon the vessel struck, and succeeded in reaching the shore in safety. The two youths were left upon the wreck, and, though they could be seen from the shore, the rough state of the sea in the early part of the day rendered it impossible to afford them any assistance, but fortunately during the ebb tide in the afternoon, they were rescued from their perilous situation.

Wooden schooner Supply, built Wilson, Walker, Whitehaven, 1816, 98 tons, owned Barker. Voyage Whitehaven to Liverpool, with 30 passengers, ashore south of St Bees Head, 11 May 1823, crew and male passengers saved, 12 women and children lost.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 January 1816]:
Tuesday last, a fine new vessel was launched here by Messrs. W. Bowes and Co. called the BETTY and on Wednesday another fine new Vessel was launched by Messrs Wilson, Walker, and Co. called the SUPPLY.

[from Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 21 May 1823]:
MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK. Whitehaven, May 12. The schooner Supply, a constant trader from hence to Liverpool, sailed on Saturday with a valuable cargo, and about 30 passengers. All day yesterday she experienced a heavy gale from S.W. with thick hazy weather. An express reached here this morning, which states that the Supply ran on shore about nine, P.M. at a place called Drigg Scar, abour three leagues south of St. Bee's Head; that after striking some time she filled with water; &the crew and men passengers were all saved, but, I am sorry to add, the women and children, about thirteen in number, with the exception of one, were all drowned; the bodies have been found. The cargo will be got out in a damaged state.

Wooden brig Thetis, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1817, 161 tons, owned Wilson. Voyage to Sierra Leone, master Hewitt, 1837. Voyage London to Antigua, master Harper, foundered 16 May 1837, 2 passengers and 2 crew lost, 9 saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 29 March 1817]:
On the 26th inst, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Wilson, Whitehaven, a fine copper-fastened brig, register 161 tons, called the Thetis, for Quebec.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 24 June 1837]:
Malaga, 7th June. The Thetis, Harper, from London, for Antigua, foundered at sea, 16th ult.; a woman and child drowned; two men died in the boat; the master and seven men arrived here in the Invincible, from the Havana.

excerpt [from Brighton Patriot - Tuesday 25 July 1837]: On the 16th, at 3 30 a.m., in lat. 39 52N, long. 14 36W, just as the moon had set, something struck a violent blow forward. I was awakened in my bed by the force of the shock, which was so great that I thought some ship had come in contact with us. I jumped out and ran on deck, when, to my surprise, one of the people was running aft, calling out "the ship is going down - the bowsprit is stove in". I immediately got a light, when the second mate and myself went down to ascertain the extent of the damage. Having removed the scuttle, we discovered that it was too true that the vessel was in a sinking state. We commenced immediately to cut and clear away the long-boat, put the helm a starboard, and brought the ship by the lee, letting all the haulyards run fore and aft. We had some difficulty in getting the boat clear of the stanchions. She felt so light, that the instant she cleared the brig she fell on her starboard beam-ends, which was the melancholy cause of Mrs. Dean and her child, and a man named John Black, not getting into the boat, all of whom were unfortunately drowned. The captain gained the boat bv swimming. The vessel went down so suddenly, that we floated off the deck, and by the time we got the boat clear of the rigging, her royal yards were in the water. Unfortunately the boat got stove, and in less than five minutes the brig entirely disappeared. This melancholy accident was not the work of more than fifteen or twenty minutes. In the boat there were myself, eight of the crew, and Mr. Lennard, a passenger. ... cook died 24th ... reached brig Invincible of Barcelona on 24th. .. after 8 days in the boat.

Wooden snow Rosehill, built William Wilson, Whitehaven, 1818, 254 tons. Registered London 325/1833, 253 tons. By 1837, owned Newcastle. Voyage Newcastle to London, lost off Southwold, 24 February 1837, crew saved. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 24 February 1818]:
Yeterday was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker and Co., a beautiful new brig, called the ROSEHILL, of the burthen of 253 tons.

[from Lloyd's List - Tuesday 28 February 1837]:
Dover 26th Feb. The Rosehill, Nicholson; and the Lord Wellington, Brown, both from Newcastle to London, foundered off Southwold 24th inst.; Crews saved.

Wooden brig Lavinia, built Wilson, Walker & Co, Whitehaven, 1818. 157 tons, owned Herring for trade to West Indies from Belfast. Leaky and condemned at Bermuda 1828.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 28 July 1818]:
Wednesday last, a fine new vessel was launched here, from the building-yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker, and Co. called the LAVINIA, burthen 158 tons per register.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Tuesday 05 August 1828]:
The Lavinia, Cochran, from Trinidad to Belfast, which put into Bermuda very leaky, has been condemned.

Wooden schooner Dispatch (also Despatch), built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1819, 99 tons, for Barker for Whitehaven to Liverpool trade. Last voyage found with master Gill: leaving Belfast for Whitehaven, 20 November 1829. Probably, with master Irving, one of the 4 vessels reported lost in the storm of February 1833.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 28 August 1819]:
Saturday last, a fine new schooner, called the Despatch, was launched from the building yard Messrs Wilson, Walker, Co. Whitehaven, for Messrs Barker, a constant trader between that port and Liverpool.

Wooden ship Cumberland, built Wilson, Watson, Whitehaven, 1820, 402 tons, owned Hartley. In LR to 1843, master Power, but voyages continue with master Power to late 1848, when put in to Cobh, leaky. Several Whitehaven-built vessels had this name: built 1800, 1810, 1820, 1835

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 28 August 1820]:
On Friday last, a fine new ship was launched from the building yard of Messrs Wilson, Walker, and Co. called the CUMBERLAND, of 402 tons register; built for T. and M. Hartley, Esqrs. and intended for the West India trade.

[from Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1830]:
The Cumberland, Pew, sailed hence for Jamaica on Tuesday last, in company with several colliers, but the winding proving adverse she was unable to make much progress; and on Wednesday night during a gale and thick weather, she unfortunately came in collision off Douglas, Isle of Man, whilst running in different tacks, with the Scipio, Roper, coal laden, and bound to Dublin. The latter vessel had her bowsprit and foremast carried away, and was otherwise so much injured that she was rendered perfectly unmanageable. The Cumberland took her in tow for the purpose, we understand, of returning to this port, but in the course of the night, owing to the boisterous state of the weather and the density of the fog which prevailed, both vessels were put on shore nearly opposite Braystones, about eight miles from this place. The Scipio has become total wreck, and the Cumberland is so high upon the beach as to preclude the possibility of her being got off until the springs at the latter end the present month. No lives were lost; and the cargo and materials of the Scipio have been secured. [refloated]

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 01 January 1849]:
Cumberland, Power, from Liverpool at Cove for Apalachicola, leaky.

Wooden brig Atalanta, built Wilson & Walker, Whitehaven, 1822, 185 tons. Repaired 1847 and advertised for sale. ON 18081. Registered Liverpool 1853, Whitby by 1860, Sunderland by 1870. In MNL to 1876, owned Dix, 184 tons. Voyage Sunderland to Karlskrona departing about 21 August 1876, missing, all 6 crew lost. More history

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 01 April 1822]:
Wednesday a fine new vessel was launched from the building yard Messrs. Wilson, Walker, and Co. called the ATALANTA.

[from Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 26 September 1876]:
SUNDERLAND VESSEL MISSING. Fears are entertained in Sunderland for the safety of the brig Atalanta, of this port, no tidings having been received from the time she left port, about five weeks ago. The Atalanta is a brig of 184 tons register, belonging Mr. Dix, managing owner, and partners. The vessel, was built at Whitehaven in 1822, sailed from Sunderland for Carlscrona on the 21st of August, a voyage which is generally accomplished in 14 to 16 days, and has not since been heard of, though twice that time has elapsed. The crew signed articles on the 18th of August, and consisted the following: William Dobson, master, Nicholson-street, Sunderland; John Dowell (57) mate, Sunderland; William Dobson (32), coook and steward, and AB., son of the master; Joseph Blakelock (36), carpenter and A.B., Sunderland; George Beaumont (25), A.B., Harwich; Henry Williams (19), Russia, ordinary seaman.

Wooden brig Emerald, built Wilson, Whitehaven, 1823, 193 tons. Owned Hamilton trading Dublin to Demerara. Registered Sunderland 45/1842, 189 tons. In LR to 1850, owned Reynolds. In April 1850, in Yarmouth Roads, master Robinson. Not later voyages found.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 09 October 1823]:
Sale. A Fine New Brig. just launched at Whitehaven; built of the best materials burthen about 193 tons. Length on deck 81 0; Extreme length of keel 80 3; Breadth of beam 23 5; Depth of hold 15 3.5; Apply to WILSON, WALKER and Co. Whitehaven.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 13 October 1823]:
On Wednesday last, a very fine brig named the EMERALD, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker and Co. of this town.

Wooden brig Pacific, built William Wilson, Whitehaven, 1824, 180 tons, Owned Walker, Whitehaven. Voyage to Montego Bay (where master Thomas Burnell died], then to St Andrews (N.B.), wrecked near Eastport, Maine, 29 November, 1829, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 22 March 1824]:
On Tuesday was launched from the building yard of Messrs Wilson, Walker, and Co. a fine new brig called the PACIFIC, burthen per register 180 tons.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 25 January 1830]:
The British brig Pacific, from Montego Bay, was lost 29th Nov. near Eastport; crew saved [for St Andrews N. B.; lost at Little River Head; the quarter deck drifted ashore with the crew]

Wooden schooner Enterprize (newspapers have Enterprise), built Wilson, Watson, Whitehaven, 1826, 123 tons, for trade Whitehaven to London. Owned Hammond 1831, master J Duck. In LR to 1859, master and owner Gibbsa. Last voyage found Fflint to Holyhead arriving 10 December 1857.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 November 1826]:
On Wednesday last a beautiful schooner of 123 tons register, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker, & Co. called the ENTERPRISE; and on the following day another handsome schooner of the same register tonnage, was launched from the building-yard Messrs. Whiteside and Scott, called the ALERT. The former was launched at full sea, and the latter at low water: they both left their berths in grand stile, in the presence unusually large number of spectators. These are two of the vessels, alluded to in our last number, which are intended for regular traders between this port and London; the third is building by Mr. Bowes, and is within a few weeks of being ready for leaving the stocks.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 December 1826]:
The schooner Enterprise, Duck, (one of our new London traders) from this port at London 10th inst.; 5 days passage to the Downs.

Wooden barque Magnet, built Wilson, Watson, Whitehaven, 1828, 272 tons, in 1831 owned Affleck for trade to West Indies, master M'Nairn. For sale 1849-50 at Liverpool. Registered Glasgow 10/1850. LR1850 has Magnet, Bk, master Miller, owned Stephens, Glasgow, marked "condemned". Sailed September 1850 for Patagonia from Glasgow. Struck rocks in Sea-Bear Bay, 23 December 1850, and damaged - condemned.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 26 January 1828]:
On Friday, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Wilson, Walker, & Co., Whitehaven, a handsome new vessel of 277 tons register, called the Magnet, intended for the foreign trade.

[from Glasgow Chronicle - Wednesday 02 April 1851]:
The Magnet, late Miller, of and from Glasgow, struck in entering Sea-Bear Bay, Patagonia, 23d December, unshipped her rudder, drifted on some sunken rocks, and bilged. The hull, etc., has been saved.

Wooden brig Diamond, built Wilson, Watson, Whitehaven, 1828, circa 210 tons. In 1831 brig, owned Wilson & Co., master T Connell, 211 tons. Registered Whitehaven 6/1846, 211 tons, then Belfast 50/1850. ON 14061. In MNL to 1870, owned Simey, Sunderland.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 June 1828]:
For SALE, In the Building Yard of Wilson, Walker and Co, Whitehaven, A new BRIG, Nearly ready for launching, built of the best materials and copper-fastened to the bends, of the following dimensions, viz. Length of keel for measurement 64ft 2.5in; Breadth of beam 23ft 9.5in; Depth of hold 15ft 7.5in; And admeasures about 210 tons. ...

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 25 November 1828]:
NEW VESSEL FOR SALE, by Private Contract, the New Brig DIAMOND, as she now lies in this Port, just arrived off her first Voyage from Quebec. The above Vessel is faithfully built of the best materials, has a Billet head, is Copper-fastened to the Bends, and of the following Dimensions, Length of Keel for Measurement 84 7; Breadth of Beam 23 9.5; Depth of Hold 15 7. And Admeasures 211 63-94 Tons. For further Particulars apply to WILSON, WALKER, & Co. Ship Builders, Whitehaven.

[from Shields Daily News - Friday 07 January 1870]:
The barque Saxon, Pomery, of and from Shields for Odessa, nine days, and the brig Diamond, of and from Sunderland for London, were off Aldlborough the 5th inst.

Wooden brig Camilla, built Wilson & Co, Whitehaven, 1829. 165 tons. Registered Whitehaven 21/1841, 165 tons. For sale 1851. ON9268. In MNL to 1859. 12 April 1859 sailed from Liverpool for Newfoundland, arriving St John's 16 May 1859, master Quirk. Shipping register reports: Lost near Cape Ray, Newfoundland, 18 June 1859.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 July 1829]:
A handsome new brig, 166 tons register, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Wilson and Co. of this port, on Saturday the 4th inst. and named the CAMILLA.

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.
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[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 April 1831]:
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.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 November 1831]:
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.

Wooden barque Perseverance, built W Wilson & Co, Whitehaven, 1832, 237 tons. Registered Whitehaven 2/1832, 238 tons. Also 1840. Then registered London 11/1847 and 651/1854. ON18413. In MNL to 1857. In LR1857, as a brig, owned by her master, J. Skerry. Sailed Shields to Lisbon, arriving 25 October 1857, then wrecked near Sines, 7 December 1857.

[from Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 10 January 1832]:
A fine new coppered barque was launched, on the 5th inst. from the building yard of Messrs. William Wilson and Co., called the PERSEVERANCE, burthen, per register, 237 tons, and intended for the foreign trade.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 25 August 1853]:
For CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Has nearly all her cargo engaged, and on, and will be sailing in a few days, The fine Whitehaven-built Barque PERSEVERANCE, Captain Thompson; AE 1 in red, 238 tons register, and well known in the trade in for delivering her cargoes in order. ...

[from Morning Post - Friday 18 December 1857]:
St Ubes [now Setubal], Dec 7. Perseverance (brig), Skerry, of London, hence Nov. 27, for Villa Nova de Portimao, was driven on shore 3 miles S. of Sines, and wrecked; crew saved.

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]:
SHIPPING. A handsome brig, 237.5 tons register, called the Vanguard, built for Captain Musgrave Walker, was launched from the building yard Messrs. Wilson & Co. She sailed for Liverpool the 12th inst.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 22 March 1850]:
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.

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]:
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.

Wooden brig Mary, built Wilson, Walker & Co. Whitehaven, 1834. 204 tons. Owned H Birkett. In LR to 1839, master Birkett, but last voyage found is leaving Montreal for Liverpool December 1834.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 28 June 1834]:
A handsome brig, the Mary, 204 tons register, coppered and copper fastened, was launched on the 20th inst., from the building-yard of Messrs. W. Wilson and Co., Whitehaven, for Capt. Birkett, and intended for the South American trade.

[from Liverpool Albion - Tuesday 02 December 1834]:
Mary, Birkett, cleared at Montreal, for this port, on the 18th October. [sailed 3 November, in company with Hercules, Maxwell, which arrived 6 December]

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]:
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.

[from Glasgow Courier - Saturday 19 March 1853]:
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.

Wooden barque Volunteer, built W Wilson & Co., Whitehaven, 1836, 242 tons. Registered Whitehaven in 1840. For sale at Whitehaven 1841. Registered London 62/1846, 242 tons, and 232/1848. Built for Captain Barwise. For sale again 1847. Owned by her master, Charles Humphrey, sailed London to Sydney. At Sydney 6 January 1849, loading for London, then no later voyages found. In LR to 1851.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 08 March 1836]:
A beautiful barque, called the VOLUNTEER, 242 tons register, coppered and copper-fastened, was launched from the building-yard of W. Wilson, & Co., for Capt. Barwise, and intended for the South American trade.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 23 June 1836]:
For PENANG and SINGAPORE, The fine new Barque VOLUNTEER, John Barwise, Commander; 242 tons register coppered and copper-fastened; built at Whitehaven; now on her first voyage, and is expected to sail remarkably fast.

[from North British Daily Mail - Saturday 03 June 1848]:
FOR SYDNEY, DIRECT, THE fine British-built Barque VOLUNTEER, A 1, 11 years, coppered and copper-fastened, 350 tons burthen. Charles Humphreys, Commander. Loading at the Jetty, London Docks. This fine Vessel has excellent aocommodation for a few Cabin Passengers, at moderate rates.
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Built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven [he is decscribed as "late" in 1853]:
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
Penelope Bg 1836
Wasdale Bg 1837
Diadem Sr 1839
Star Bg 1839
Elizabeth Bg 1840
Vicar of Bray Bk 1841
Hyperion Bg 1844
Remark Bg 1852

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]:
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.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 February 1844]:
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.

Wooden sloop Unknown, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1832. 45 tons.

[from Northern Whig - Thursday 21 June 1832]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 03 October 1855]:
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.

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]:
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.

Wooden brig Penelope, built Robert hardy, Whitehaven 1836, 125/100 tons, ON9277. Registered Whitehaven 1844, 141 tons. In MNL b 1835, in LR b 1836. 1840 owned John Thompson at Whitehaven. Registered Belfast from 1881, 100 tons, in MNL to 1892, owned Kingsberry, Belfast. Damaged by collision at Belfast 2 September 1889. In LR to 1893. More history

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 22 March 1836]:
A brig, called the PENELOPE, 141 7-94ths tons register, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Robert Hardy, purchased by Capt. Thompson and others, and intended for the coal and coasting trade.

[from Dublin Daily Express - Wednesday 04 September 1889]:
Collision at Belfast. Yesterday a collision occurred between the brig Penelope, belonging to James Kingsberry, coal merchant, and the tugboat Vivid at Queen's quay, Belfast, while the tugboat was entering its berth. Little injury was sustained by the tug. [considerable damage to stern of brig, no lives lost]

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]:
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.

[from Liverpool Mercury - Friday 08 January 1869]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 17 October 1883]:
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]

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]:
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.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 03 September 1844]:
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.

Relevant? [from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Saturday 18 March 1854]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 27 October 1881]:
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]

Wooden barque Vicar of Bray, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1841. ON25349.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 27 April 1841]:
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. ...

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]:
[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]

Wooden brig Remark, built Robert Hardy, Whitehaven, 1852. Registered Dundee 4/1853, 231 tons. ON7218, in MNL to 1865. Voyage Vaparaiso to Dunedin, foundered 11 July 1865, off Tahiti, 10 crew saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 04 September 1852]:
SHIP LAUNCH. There was launched from the building yard of Mr. Robert Hardy, at Whitehaven, on Tuesday last, a handsome and prettily modelled new vessel called the "Remark"; she is 233 tons register, is sheathed with Muntz's patent metal, and stands A 1 at Lloyd's for nine years. She is to be commanded by Capt. Gregory, late of the "Hannah" of that port, unless disposed of by the builder.

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 13 November 1865]:
MELBOURNE, Sept. 25. Captain Howie and nine of the crew of the brig REMARK, of Dundee, that foundered on the 11th of July, 300 miles southeast of Tahiti, have been brought on here by the barque Rapide. She was bound from Valparaiso for Dunedin.

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Sailing vessels built Whiteside & Scott, Whitehaven.

Mary & Isabella Bg 142 1806

Greenhow Bg 1811
Ocean 1812
Minerva Bg 1812
Peteral Sl 1813
Martha Brae Bg 1813
Ann Bg 1814
Waller Bg 1815
Eleanor Bg 1815
Brown Bg 1815
Lady Gordon S 1817
Atlantic Bg 1818
Mary S 1819

Hero S 1820
Fortescue S 1822
Defiance Bg 1823
Irton Bg 1826
Alert Sr 1826
Portenia Bg 1829
Margaret Sl 1829

Ruby Sr 1831
Ino S 1833
Evergreen S 1833
Watkins Bg 1834
Gunga Bk 1834
John Scott Bn 1835
Seymour Sr 1836
Elizabeth Buckham Bg 1837
Sarah Rawes Bg 1838
Sirius Sr 1839
Woodville Bg 1839

Wooden brig Greenhow, built John Scott, Whitehaven, 1811. 230 tons. Owned Wilson. For sale 1819. Master Hossack (Arrived St Andrews NB from Belfast, rep 27 Nov 1821). Lengthened 1837. Registered London 182/1841, 291 tons. Owned R Bews. Oct 7 1844 sailed for Sierra Leone, master Bews; returned to Cobh April 1845, then to Pembroke. In LR to 1845. May 7 1845, master Frasier, sailed Milford to Quebec. Shown wrecked on S side of Anticosti Island in chart. Wrecked June 1845 on Anticosti Island.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 30 April 1811]:
Tuesday last, a fine new vessel, 240 tons burthen, was launched here called the GREENHOW, built by Mr. John Scott.

Wooden brig Minerva, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1812, 154 tons. Voyage Liverpool to Wyborg, ashore near Fair Head, 28 August 1829, 8 lost, 3 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 22 September 1812]:
FOR Sale, a fine new BRIG, Launched this Day, 154 Tons Register measurement, Length of Keel, 67 feet; Depth in the Hold, 14 Feet; Breadth 22 Feet 4 Inches; and is expected to carry One Hundred Waggons of Coals, at Eleven Feet of Water. Apply to R. WHITESIDE and Co. Whitehaven. 9 Sept.

[from Carlisle Journal 10 September 1812]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: On Wednesday sennight a vessel called Minerva was launched from the yard of Mr. Scott.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 12 September 1829]:
Ballycastle Aug 28. The Minerva, Sawden, from Liverpool to Wyborg, was totally wrecked early this morning near Fair Head; the master and seven of the crew drowned. [mate and two men saved]

Wooden sloop Peteral, built Scott, Whitehaven, 1813, 53 tons, owned Stockdale, coasting.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 May 1813]:
Tuesday last, a fine new sloop called the PETERAL, was launched here by Mr. Scott.

Wooden brig Martha Brae, built Scott, Whitehaven, 1813, 240 tons. Built for Captain Farish for trade to West Indies. Voyage Jamaica to Whitehaven, ashore at Key Biscayne, on coast of Florida, 6 June 1816, all except 2 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 December 1813]:
Tuesday last, a fine new copper-bottomed vessel was launched here, called the MARTHA BRAE built by Mr Scott, for Capt. Farish.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 17 August 1816]:
We last week announced the loss of the Martha Brae, Farish, on the passage from Jamaica to Whitehaven. It happened in the Gulf of Florida on the 7th of June, in a dreadful gale of wind, which continued for three days. All the people of the Martha Brae were saved, except a passenger, and a boy belonging to the ship. The following account is given in the Royal Nassau Gazette of the 22nd of June last: "The brig Martha Brae, of Whitehaven, William Farish, master, sailed from Jamaica on the 18th of May, bound to Whitehaven, and on the 6th instant, in a severe gale, was driven on shore near Indian River, on the coast of Florida, where she went to pieces in a few hours; part of the cargo, consisting of rum, drifted on the beach. Mr. Bowman, a passenger, and one of the crew were drowned. The master and the rest of the crew having fortunately reached the shore, remained there in great distress for seven days, during which they had nothing to subsist on but a cask of water, which they providentially found on the beach, a keg of tamarinds, and a few cocoa nuts, when they fell in with some of the inhabitants of Key Buskeen, who took them to their settlement and treated them with the greatest attention and hospitality. Capt. Farish and his surviving crew arrived here a few days ago, and take this opportunity of expressing their grateful thanks to the inhabitants of Key Buskeen, for their kindness.

Wooden brig Ann, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1814, 106 tons. Owned master Shillan. In LR to 1822, reported damaged at Pwllheli 1821, no later voyages found.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 20 September 1814]:
Friday last, a beautiful new brig was launched here, by Mr. Scott, called the ANN, burthen 106 tons; built for Capt. Shillon of Stranraer.

[from Bell's Weekly Messenger - Sunday 25 March 1821]:
The Ann, Shillan, from Greenock to Malta, put into Pwllhely on Wednesday, with loss of rudder, anchors and cables, and leaky, having been on shore on Studwell Island, and must discharge to repair.

Wooden brig Brown, built Scott, 1815, 120 tons. Owned Scott. By 1829 owned by her master, Campbell. Voyage Dublin to Liverpool, with cattle, ashore in Church Bay, reported 22 August 1829, captain Campbell drowned.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 13 May 1815]: On Monday, a fine new vessel, with her masts and rigging up, was launched from the building yard of Mr Scott, Whitehaven, called the BROWN, built for Captain J Wood, and intended for the Jamaica trade.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 22 August 1829]:
The Brown, Campbell, of Whitehaven, from Dublin for Liverpool, with cattle, ran on shore in Church Bay. Holyhead, on the East side. Crew and passengers saved, with the exception of Captain Campbell, who perished in his endeavours to save some valuables in the cabin.

Wooden brig Waller, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1815, 171 tons, built for Captain Hannay (Hannah). Ashore at Arranmore, 22 November 1825. Wreckers of whiskey punished.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 04 November 1815]:
Same time was launched from Whitesides, Scott, and Co. a fine brig, for Captain Hannay. .. first burden 350, and second 220 tons; both coppered and fortified.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 07 November 1815]:
Wednesday ... and the WALLER, burthen 166 tons, from the building yard ot Messrs. R Whiteside and Co. for Capt. Hannay.

[from Dublin Evening Mail - Wednesday 11 January 1826]:
Sale... the HULL of the Brig WALLER, 171 Tons Register, Coppered and Copper-fastened, as she lies stranded on the Beach of Arranmore.

[from Belfast News-Letter - Friday 14 April 1826]:
At Donegal Assizes, Charles O'Reilly, pilot of the brig Waller, was tried for plundering that vessel after it struck at Arranmore, of whiskey, which it was laden with from Browne and Co's distillery. He was convicted, and sentenced to be hanged at Arranmore on the 4th of April.

[from Star (London) - Monday 01 May 1826]:
The Waller, of Whiteheven, Taylor master, from Limerick to Liverpool, when off the island of Arranmore on the 22d of November last, took a pilot, named Charles Boyle, who carried the vessel a wrong passage, and was the cause of her being wrecked, when she was completely plundered by upwards of 100 people, and Boyle was as active as any of them in carrying off the cargo. He was tried at the late Donegal Assizes, with Owen Gallagher, charged with plundering the vessel, when Boyle received a sentence of death, but it has been commuted to transportation for life. Gallagher was acquitted.

Wooden Eleanor, built Whiteside & Co., Whitehaven, 1815, 107 tons, for Captain Stowell. Traded Whitehaven - Strangford until 1827, with master Stowell.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 07 November 1815]:
Wednesday ... and the WALLER, burthen 166 tons, from the building yard of Messrs. R Whiteside and Co. for Capt. Hannay.
On Saturday, another fine new vessel, from the last-mentioned yard, called the ELEANOR.

Eleanor, Stowell: Sailed 21 April 1827 from Whitehaven for Strangford. Arrived 24 August 1827 Whitehaven from Strangford.

?[from Freeman's Journal - Wednesday 11 September 1833]:
Inquiry about imporovements to the port of Dublin..... The Eleanor, of Whitehaven, broke her keel and kelson, and was otherwise damaged to the amount of £1,400, by getting on one of the banks of the river [Liffey].

Wooden ship Lady Gordon, built Scott, Whitehaven, 1817, 272 tons. For sale 1836 at Whitehaven. Registered Maryport 6/1842, 283 tons, then 1/1853. In MNL to 1868, owned Scurr, 301 tons. ON9323. Voyage from Brunswick, became leaky and abandoned, 26 December 1867. Crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 January 1817]:
Tuesday last, was launched from the building yard of Mr. Scott, a fine new copper bottomed ship (284 tons register) built for Captain Farish, and intended for the West India trade, called the LADY GORDON.

[from Maryport Advertiser - Friday 17 January 1868]:
TOTAL LOSS OF THE LADY GORDON. The Lady Gordon left Brunswick on the 29th November, had favourable weather till getting into the longitude of Bermuda, after which she experienced nothing but gales which she struggled with, and escaped all accidents and damage until the 26th of December, when a dreadful gale met her, and the crew not being able to run, they were in the act of rounding the ship to, when she was struck by a heavy sea, which started her abaft, and caused her to leak so much that they were not able to keep her afloat any longer. The crew was picked off the wreck by an American brig bound from New York to Havre, where they were all landed safe on the 13th inst.

Wooden brig Atlantic, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1818, 180 tons. By 1822 owned master, Brown. Registered Whitehaven. Voyage Kingston to St Lucia, lost on N side of Jamaica, reported January 1822.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 07 April 1818]:
The ATLANTIC, Bell, sailed from hence on Sunday, for Jamaica. This vessel was launched only the week before last, (for Messrs. R Whiteside and Co.) from the building yard of Mr. Scott.

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 25 January 1822]:
The Atlantic, Brown, from Liverpool and Kingston to St Lucea, is lost on the North side of Jamaica.

Wooden ship Mary, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1819, 300 tons, owned Whiteside. Last voyage found: arriving Liverpool from Paraiba, master Ware, 26 April 1830. Not in LR1831so.

Also described as built Henry Fisher [from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 11 December 1819]:
Monday, a fine new vessel was launched from the buiding yard of Messrs. Henry Fisher & Co. Whitehaven, called the Mary, 300 tons burden, coppered and copper-fastened, and intended for the West India trade.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 11 December 1819]:
A beautiful new vessel called the Mary, 300 tons burthen per register, copper bottomed and fastened, intended for the West India Trade, and built for Capt. Pew (at present master of the Lady Gordon), was launched on Monday morning from the building yard of Messrs. Whiteside & Co., Whitehaven.

[from Sun (London) - Wednesday 17 May 1826]:
Liverpool May 15. sailed the Mary, Quillan, for Bahia.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 16 July 1828]:
March 30. At Valparaiso Mary Quillon from Rio de Janeiro
Ap 26 1830 Mary, Ware arr Liv from Paraiba

Wooden ship Hero, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1820, 388 tons. Registered Liverpool 61/1840, 388 tons. Owned Brockbank in 1830. Not in LR every year from 1843-57, but in 1848, master Grant, owned Benn, Liverpool for trade to Africa. By 1854 [Marwood] owned Robert Benn, master Frances, Liverpool.
Hero, Frances, arrived Charleston from Liverpool, 3 April 1853, then not found.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 23 December 1820]:
On Monday morning, a fine new ship was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Whiteside and Co. Whitehaven, called the Hero, of 403 tons register, and intended for the Jamaica trade.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 11 February 1822]:
The very superior first Class SHIP HERO, Eight Months old, built at Whitehaven under particular Inspection for the East India Trade; has made One Voyage to Jamaica, which was at the Height of Summer, and her Materials have not been at all worn or injured thereby. This Ship cost the Owners Ten Thousand Pounds and will now be sold at a very low Price in Order to wind up a Concern ...

Also on the Stocks, and ready to launch, a New Ship, About Two Hundred and Fifty Five Tons per Register. Dimensions, length on Deck, 90 Feet; breadth, 25 Feet 8 Inches; Depth in Hold. 17 Feet 5 Inches. ... Apply to assignees of Richard Whiteside, Whitehaven.

Wooden ship Fortescue, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1822, Later barque rigged. Registered London 471/1840. For sale 1852. Registered Liverpool 8/1853, 305 tons, barque. Voyage Bombay to Melbourne, with 25 passengers, leaky, put in to Colombo, 11 February 1854, later condemned.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 26 October 1822]:
A new vessel, called the Fortescue, was launched last week from the building yard of Scott & Co. of Whitehaven.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 21 March 1854]:
Colombo. Feb 11. Put in, the Fortescue, Mackay, from Bombay for Melbourne, leaky.

[from Bombay Gazette - Monday 05 June 1854]:
The Fortescue left Bombay on the 14th January for Port Phillip with about 25 passengers and a valuable cargo on board. She was in such a leaky condition that the pumps were actually obliged to be worked before the pilot left her. Matters of course did not improve on the voayge, and after passing the gulf she made water so fast that the Captain was compelled to make for this port [Colombo], where he arrived on the 2nd February. After in vain endeavouring to raise money on a bottomry bond, and having sold part of the cargo to defray current expaenses, she left for Cochin on the 27th of March, commanded, however, by the chief officer Johnson, the Captain who brought her in, "Mackay", going as a passenger. The report from Cochin is, that she has been surveyed there and condemned, and that she was about to sail for Bombay there to be sold. ....

Wooden brig Defiance, built Scott, Whitehaven, 1823, 166 tons. By 1827 owned Clowston[sic], by 1828 owned Whiteside, trading Liverpool to Barcelona. Voyage St Domingo and Bermuda to Liverpool, with mahogany, ashore near Piel Island, then drifted up to near Bardsea, capsized, 1 February 1836, crew of 12 saved.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 27 December 1823]:
Friday was launched from Mr. Scott's building yard, Whitehaven, a beautiful coppered brig called the Defiance, intended for the West India Trade.

[from Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 06 February 1836]:
The brig Defiance, of Whitehaven, Kirk master, from St. Domingo and Bermuda, with cargo of Mahogany and Lignamvitae, for Liverpool, struck on Hilpsford, near Pile Foudrey, on the afternoon of Monday, the 1st inst. She afterwards drifted up the bay, and finally capsized on the middle bank, opposite Aldingham, about four miles from the shore. The crew, 12 in number, fortunately landed at Bardsea in two boats. On there [sic] first landing at Bardsea they were kindly received, and every attention paid to their present comforts, by Capt. James Bouskell, who evinced a sympathy for his brother tars which redounds highly to his credit; and there they have since resided, being supplied with house and every necessary conducive to comfort by that truly benevolent gentleman T. R. G. Braddyll, Esq. On Tuesday the vessel was visited, and her main yard appearing broken in the slings, it was advisable cut away her masts, which was done. The following tide she righted, and, should the weather prove favourable, the cargo will be saved; whether the vessel can be got off is more than problematical. All the materials which were to be got at have been landed and put into safe custody. The cargo of the Defiance per manifest is 174 logs of Mahogany, 17.5 tons of Lignumvitae, 12 barrels and two half barrels Gum Guiac, and a few trifling articles. The brig cleared in the port of St. George, Bermuda, on the 2nd ult.

Wooden brig Irton, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1826. 200 tons. Voyage Quebec to Liverpool, wrecked Straits of Belle-isle, 28 September 1835, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 September 1826]:
And in the course of few minutes afterwards, another handsome vessel of 200 tons register, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Whiteside and Scott, called the IRTON, built for Capt. William Gaitskell.

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 10 November 1835]:
The Irton, Little, from Quebec for this port, was totally wrecked 28th Sept. on a reef of rocks in the Straits of Belle isle, crew saved.

Wooden schooner Alert, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1826, 123 tons, for trade Whitehaven to London. Registered Whitehaven 87/1836, 124 tons, then 12/1841, 105 tons. Owned Hammond 1831, master Williams. ON26237. Shares for sale, at Whitehaven 1849, master Conning. Voyage Cardiff to Gibraltar, with coal, abandoned off Trevose Head, 26 November 1859, crew saved.

[from Glasgow Herald - Wednesday 30 November 1859]:
Padstow. Nov 26. The schooner Alert, of Whitehaven, Conning, from Cardiff to Gibraltar with a cargo of coals, foundered at sea; the crew took to their boats, and were picked up by the schooner Bessie Jane, Meal [sic, also Male], of this port, and landed them here this morning. [abandoned 15 miles NW of Trevose Head]

Wooden Unknown, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1828, 205 tons.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 March 1828]:
ON SALE, at Whitehaven, A Beautiful New VESSEL, nearly ready for launching, copper-fastened to the bends, and built of the very best English and African oak. This Vessel has stood in the frame two years, and is allowed by competent judges, to be admirably calculated, both for carrying a large cargo and sailing fast. The dimensions are as follow,
Length, 82 feet,
Breadth, 23 feet 10 inches,
Depth, 15 feet 3 inches,
admeasures about 205 tons, and has a short poop deck, and solid bulwarks forward. ... for further particulars apply to Messrs. Robert and Joseph Queen's Dock, Liverpool, or to WHITESIDE and SCOTT, Ship Builders, Whitehaven. [probably same vessel as below]

Wooden SV Unknown, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1829, 207 tons register, for Buenos Ayres trade.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 10 January 1829]:
A beautiful new vessel of 207 tons register, was launched from the building yard of Messrs Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, on Saturday last, intended for the Buenos Ayres trade. [probably Portenia]

Wooden brig Portenia [Portentia in newspapers], built Whitehaven, 1829, 207 tons, [probably by Whiteside & Scott], owned Tayleur, Liverpool. By 1839 owned by her master, Coming, but marked "timbers defective" in LR 1839-44. Voyages found with Coming to 1839 only. But seems to have been taken to Australia and New Zealand and based there. Sailed to Sandwich Islands, San Francisco, and Realejo, 1851.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 12 February 1829]:
For BUENOS AYRES, The fine new British-built Brig PORTENTIA, Thomas Louden, Master; Burthen 207 tons, a desirable conveyance for goods and passengers, and as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged, she will have prompt despatch. For freight or passage, apply on board, west side George's Dock; to Messrs. C. Tayleur, Son and Co, or ...

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 20 February 1839]:
Dartmouth, 18 Portenia, Coming, sailed for Cape Gd Hope. [continued to Kedgeree, then Sydney, then Port Nicholson, New Zrealand]

Wooden sloop Margaret, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1829. Possibly vessel registered Whitehaven 46/1836, 88 tons.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 14 April 1829]:
Wednesday last was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Scott and Whiteside, a beautiful litte sloop called the MARGARET, intended for the coal and coasting trade.

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]:
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]:
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;

[from Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1841]:
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]

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]:
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. ...

[from Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 10 October 1876]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 07 June 1834]:
Montevideo. 20 Jan. Evergreen, Corkhill, of Whitehaven, which was wrecked near Monte Video, has been condemned and sold. [voyage to Buenos Ayres]

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]:
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.

[from Cork Examiner - Wednesday 12 April 1848]:
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.

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]:
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,

[from Morning Post - Thursday 01 August 1850]:
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.

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]:
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 substantial vessel was built for Captain Rennie, and under his immediate superintendence. Her head is a full-length figure of Mr. Scott, by whoth she was built, carved by our talented townsman, Mr. George Bell (a native of Carlisle). The vessel is named after its builder, John Scott.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 04 February 1873]:
John Scott brig, of Whitehaven (iron ore), has gone ashore at Kilcoole, north Wicklow, and has broken up; one man saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 06 February 1873]:
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.

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]:
A very handsome new schooner, of 64 tons register measurement, was launched on the 8th 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.

[from Dublin Evening Mail - Monday 18 March 1844]:
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.

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]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Silurian - Saturday 22 January 1853]:
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]

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]:
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.

[from Galloway Gazette - Saturday 05 August 1876]:
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. ..

Wooden brig Woodville, built Whiteside and Scott, Whitehaven, 1839. 136 nrt, ON8683, from 1865 registered Dublin, reg closed 1895. More history

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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. His yard was prevously that of Whiteside & Scott. See a listing of vessels he built.

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 1839
Jane & Jessie Bn 1839

Warlock Bk 1840
Champion Bk 1840
Wilson Bg 1840 (yd.19)
Syren Bk 1840
Midge Sl 1840
[Prince Albert PS 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

Walton Muncaster Bk 1850
Eagle Bg 1850
Braganza BK 1851
Affghan Bk 1852
John Peile Bk 1852
Pudsey Dawson S 1852 (yd.41)
Pizarro S 1853
Miranda Bk 1854
John o'Gaunt S 1855
Valdivia Bk 1855
Orontes Bg 1856
Mallard Bk 1857
Bolivia Bk 1857 (yd.50)
Hannah Nicholson Bk 1858 (yd.55)
Star Sm 1859
Excel Bn 1859
Phaeton Bk 1859
James Bruce Sm 1859

Magellan S 1860 (yd.52)
Belem Bk 1860
Excelsior Bn 1860
Banda Bk 1861
Anne Lowther Bg 1862
Tanaro Sn 1862
Mary Nicholson Bk 1862
Tarragona Bg 1863 (yd.60)
Bertie Bk 1863
Ehen Bk 1863
Erato Bg 1864

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]:
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.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 16 November 1877]:
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.

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 22 November 1877]:
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]

Wooden barque Anne & Jane, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1836, 275 tons, ON31777. Launched July 1836. Registered Melbourne 1854, later to New Zealand, Dunedin, possibly as a coal hulk. Destroyed by fire at Wellington 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]:
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]

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 July 1841]:
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

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]:
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]

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 05 October 1839]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 25 March 1851]:
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.

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]:
The new brig Calder, Turner, sailed from Whitehaven, for Valparaiso, on the 1st inst.

[from Dundee Courier - Tuesday 30 August 1870]:
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. ....

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]:
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.

[from South Wales Echo - Saturday 15 August 1896]:
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.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 19 August 1896]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 05 January 1839]:
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]

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]:
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.

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]:
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. ....

[from Morning Post - Monday 27 May 1861]:
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.

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]:
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.

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]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Patriot - Monday 16 August 1841]:
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.

[from Daily News (London) - Wednesday 31 October 1860]:
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.

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 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]

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 19 May 1856]:
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.

[from Montrose Review - Friday 23 January 1857]:
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.

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]:
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]

Wooden barque Warlock, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven 1840, 291 tons, registered Whitehaven 8/1840, 331 tons. ON1949. In MNL to 1867, owned William Burnyeat, Whitehaven. Voyage Cardiff to Port Mahon, then Villanueva, with coal, driven ashore 2 December 1866, and wrecked, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 21 January 1840]:
Launch. A very handsome vessel of 330 tons new measurement, was yesterday launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., at this port, named the WARLOCK, built for M'Minn, of Lonsdale Place, near this town, and for the India trade under the command of Capt. John M'Minn. of the Grenada.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 13 December 1866]:
Barcelona, Dec. 3. The Warlock (barque), Neil, got badly aground yesterday at Villanueva, and is expected to become a total wreck.

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]:
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.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 October 1849]:
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.

[from Liverpool Mail - Saturday 13 September 1856]:
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.

[from Dundee, Perth, and Cupar Advertiser - Friday 22 March 1861]:
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.

[from Arbroath Guide - Saturday 19 October 1861]:
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.

[from Dundee Courier - Tuesday 14 February 1865]:
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.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Tuesday 14 February 1865]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Weymouth Telegram - Friday 03 April 1903]:
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.

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]:
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.

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]:
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.

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]:
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 ...

[from Guernsey Star - Thursday 04 January 1883]:
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 Jersey Express and Channel Islands Advertiser - Tuesday 28 November 1882]:
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.

[from Glasgow Weekly Herald - Saturday 03 March 1883]:
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]

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]:
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.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 03 November 1855]:
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.

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]:
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]

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]:
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.

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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]:
ON SALE. A fine New VESSEL. Length 93 feet 3 inches, breadth 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]

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]:
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].

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 April 1844]:
The new barque Inca, Field, sailed from Liverpool for Valparaiso on the 4th instant.

[from Morning Herald (London) - Saturday 20 February 1869]:
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.

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]:
The new brig Emblem, Whelan, sailed from Whitehaven for Liverpool on the 16th instant.

[from Monmouthshire Merlin - Saturday 02 May 1846]:
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.

Probably the New Margaret - see below:

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 20 April 1844]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Monday 01 April 1872]:
Hong Kong. Feb 23. ... The New Margaret Barque is reported sold for £1,800.

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]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 24 October 1871]:
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]

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Saturday 28 October 1871]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Friday 24 September 1847]:
The new ship Mary Spencer, Boadle, sailed from Whitehaven for Liverpool on the 14th instant, and arrived on following day.

[from Dundee Courier - Tuesday 04 May 1886]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 03 November 1873]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 10 August 1848]:
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 dimensions: 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.

[from Daily News (London) - Saturday 26 November 1859]:
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.

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]:
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]

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 30 September 1858]:
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]

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]:
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.

[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 17 November 1877]:
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]

Wooden barque Walton Muncaster, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1850. Registered Whitehaven 1850, 413 tons. ON4910. Voyage to west coast of S America, driven onto a reef near Caldera, late June 1857, and wrecked, 11 lost when ship's boat capsized, 4 lost in a rescue attempt.

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 28 June 1850]:
A fine vessel was launched from the building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., at Whitehaven, on Monday last. She is barque-rigged, copper-fastened throughout, and sheeted with Muntz's Patent metal, and stands A 1 at Lloyds, for 13 years. She is called The Walton Muncaster, and is to be commanded by Captain Steel, late of the Champion, of Whitehaven. She is 413 tons register, and is intended for the East India trade, ...

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 05 September 1857]:
LOSS OF A WHITEHAVEN SHIP. The British barque, Walton Muncaster, Mr. Mounsey, master, of Whitehaven, on leaving Caldera, on the coast of Chili, in the latter part of June, drifted upon a reef of rocks, in consequence of the wind failing and a heavy swell setting in upon the land. A boat was lowered to convey on shore the captain's wife, a custom-house officer, and ten seamen, which boat was capsized, and, with the exception of the officer, all on board perished. A boat from the British ship Dennis Brundrit with five on board, in attempting to rescue the master, mate, and three or four of the crew, who have since landed safe, was swamped, and four out of the five were drowned. All assistance in their power was rendered by the authorities, and it was impossible to send further aid. Another communication, received by the charterers of the ship, states that some of the passengers on board were drowned. The Walton Muncaster was built at 1850, by Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., and was insured.

Wooden brig Eagle, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1850. ON1157, 147 tons, registered Whitehaven, then Liverpool, then Swansea. In MNL to 1880, owned Evan David, Porthcawl, brigantine, 165 tons. In LR1880 marked missing. Note an SS Eagle of Swansea was lost in July 1879. Voyage Santander to Newport, depart 1 December 1879, missing, 6 lives lost. More history.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 06 June 1850]:
For SALE or CHARTER, A new clipper Brig named (pro tem.) EAGLE, Just launched from the building-yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co. at Whitehaven. This vessel stands A 1 at LLoyds thirteen years, is constructed to carry a fair cargo on a light draught of water for the attainment of great speed. Her dimensions are: Extreme length, 90 feet 3 inches; extreme beam, 21 feet 6.5 inches; Depth of hold 14 feet 2 inches. 244 tons om. 199 tons nm. For particulars apply to J. MONDEL.

Wooden ship Braganza, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1851. Registered Liverpool 1851, 398 tons. ON1439. For sale 1865. In MNL to 1870, owned J Shilston of Plymouth, as a barque. In LR to 1871. Voyages found to 1866. Loss reported 1870. Note. Steamer Brazanza of Liverpool, ON13588, was sunk off Anglesey in 1869.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 February 1851]:
SHIP LAUNCH WHITEHAVEN. On Saturday the 15th instant, a new and splendid clipper built ship was launched from the building yard Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., called the BRAGANZA, 400 tons burthen, and classed at Lloyd's A 1 for thirteen years. She was built for Messrs. Nicholson and M'Gill, of Liverpool, under the special inspection of Lloyd's Surveyor, will commanded Captain Cumming, and is intended for the Brazil trade.

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 17 August 1865]:
For BATAVIA and SINCAPORE, The celebrated Cumberland-built clipper Barque BRAGANZA, 400 tons register, A 1 at Lloyds for thirteen years, now restored A 1 for nine years, and newly coppered. ....

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 09 August 1866]:
Hong Kong. Arrived. June 22. Braganza, Shilston, from Sarawak

Wooden barque Affghan, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1852. 606 tons, ON26249. Registered Whitehaven. By 1873 registered Shields. Sailed from the Tyne, 19 November 1875 for Garrucha, with coal and coke, , and subsequently reported missing, all 14 crew lost. More history

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 05 August 1851]:
A new ship called the Affghan, 675 tons register, built for Capt. W. B. Boadle, of Liverpool, and friends, was launched on Tuesday last, from the building-yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy, and Co., at Bransty. Her principal dimensions are as follow: Length aloft, 141 feet, 8.5 inches; extreme breadth, 30 feet, 2 inches; depth of hold, 20 feet, 3 inches;

Wooden barque John Peile, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1852. 367 tons, ON1318. Registered Whitehaven. Near Teneriffe, abandoned, 15 November 1878, crew saved. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 10 February 1852]:
SHIP LAUNCH AT WHITEHAVEN. On Thursday last, one of the most beautifully modelled vessels ever built ay this port, was launched from the yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co. She is clipper-built barque of 357 tons, old register, and 400 tons new, and will class 1 at Lloyds for thirteen years. She will commanded by Captain T. P. Sawyers, who is also part owner. She carries for a figure head the bust of John Peile, Esq., J. P., executed Mr. Brooker, of Maryport; and is named the John Peile, after that gentleman.

Wooden ship Pudsey Dawson, (launched as Coringa) built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1852. 761 tons, ON12938. yd.41. Registered Liverpool, then Plymouth from 1876. In MNL to 1888, when owned Bristol. Reported as in use as a hulk at Bristol 1888. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 16 November 1852]:
A fine vessel was launched on Thursday last from the ship-building yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of this town. ... 693 tons, O.M., and 761 tons N..M. ... As she glided the stocks she was named, pro tem., CORINGA.

[from Lloyd's List - Saturday 11 February 1888]:
Mowe. Bristol, Feb. 10, 8 17 p.m. Transhipment of cargo (wood) from derelict barque Mowe, at Ilfracombe, has been completed into decked hulk Pudsey Dawson, Hull; gear, etc., of Mowe have been sold. Cargo, all of which was submerged every tide, has also been disposed of at a lump sum by me, acting on instructions of underwriters interested (Lloyd's agent).

Wooden ship Pizarro, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1853. Registered Liverpool 1853, 463 tons. ON1569. By 1872, owned Blyth. Voyage Boston to Liverpool, with grain, departing 6 December 1872, missing, with all 12 hands lost [RCUS].

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 27 May 1853]:
Ship Launch. There was launched from the building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co, at Whitehaven, on Monday last, a very prettily modelled ship called the Pizarro. She is 463 tons register, and stands A. 1. at Lloyd's for thirteen years. She is clipper built, has round stern, ... West Coast trade ... Commander captain Splatt ...

[from Morning Advertiser - Monday 17 March 1873]:
MISSING SHIP. The Pizarro, of Blyth, which sailed from Shields about twelve months ago for Alexandria and Smyrna, and thence to Boston U.S., and left the latter port on Dec. 6 for Liverpool, has not since been heard of.

Wooden barque Miranda, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1854. 336 tons ON25632. In MNL to 1875, registered Liverpool, then Brisbane. Voyage Brisbane to Brunswick River, to load cedar. driven ashore, 29 December 1874, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 03 February 1854]:
Ship Launch. On Monday the launch of a splendid barque took place from the ship-building yard of Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of Whitehaven. Fully rigged, and with sails bent (a circumstance not very usual) and gaily decorated with the flags of all nations, the new craft glided gently into the water, receiving at the same time, with the customary tribute, from Mrs Williams, (the wife of the intended captain,) the name of Miranda. The title is well chosen, for if Prospero's daughter be one of the finest conceptions of the mind of the Bard of Avon, assuredly the vessel, which received the same appelation on Monday last, is an equally beautiful specimen of naval architecture. The Miranda is a clipper-barque of about 350 tons, o.m., and is classed A 1 for thirteen years at Lloyd's. She is built for Messrs. C. T. Bowring and Co., of Liverpool, will be commanded by Captain Williams, and is intended for the Newfoundland and Brazil trade.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Friday 21 May 1875]:
Loss of the barque Miranda. ... ON 25632, barque of 314 tons register, Charles Lakie, master, sailed from Brisbane on the 16th December, to load cedar off the mouth of the Brunswick River. ...anchored off and threw ballast overboard ... 29th December, cable parted .. she was driven aground ... Crew landed at low tide, safely.

Wooden ship John o' Gaunt, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1855. 860 tons, ON24201, registered Liverpool. In MNL to 1877. Voyage Liverpool to Manilla, with coal, wrecked Island of Batag, 8 January 1877, crew of 24 all saved. More history

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 May 1855]:
Launch of a New Ship. On Wednesday morning large number of our townspeople assembled upon the North Pier, and on the beach at Bransty, to witness the launch of a splendid new ship from the yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co. The vessel, which was decorated for the occasion by a large number of flags, registers 936 tons, and will class 13 years Lloyd A 1. . Though not the longest on the keel, she is the greatest burden of any vessel ever built in Whitehaven. ... named John of Gaunt ....

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 10 May 1877]:
THE LOSS OF THE JOHN O'GAUNT. A despatch from Hong Kong of the 29th March states that the Spanish steamer Salvadore had arrived at that port with 24 men, the shipwrecked crew of the British ship John o' Gaunt, Please, which were wrecked on the Island of Batag, coast of Samar, on Jan. 8 last. The John o' Gaunt left Liverpool on Aug. 22 last, with a cargo of coal, and was bound for Manilla. All went well until nearing the Philippines, when a succession of heavy NE gales and adverse currents were experienced, with occasional severe squalls of wind and rain, and early on the morning of Jan. 8, she bumped heavily on a reef (not marked on the chart) about two miles east of Baccan [sic] Island. They managed, however, to clear this danger, but the current was setting then rapidly to the westward, the wind being about north at the time. All on board could now see that it was impossible to avoid going ashore, and that their only chance of safety was in getting clear of her before she grounded, as, owing to the nature of the coast, it would be almost impossible to do so later on. Two of the boats were lost in endeavouring to lower them, but the whole of the crew (24 in all) managed to get into the remaining boat and were safely landed on the Island of [Baag sic, Batag?], where they remained two months, and were very hospitably treated. They were brought thence by the schooner Triano. which had been sent by H.B.M. Consul to convey them to Manilla. The captain was badly injured by one of the boats, which struck him on the head and knocked him off his feet. All the crew have lost their clothing, and have nothing but what they are wearing. It was very fortunate that they got clear of the vessel in time, as so soon as she struck the reefs she turned over and sank immediately.

Wooden barque Valdivia, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1855. 356 tons, ON7042. Registered Liverpool 375/1855, then Bristol by 1870. In MNL to 1884. Voyage Old Calabar to Falmouth, with palm nut kernels, departing 26 November 1883, missing. More history

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 03 November 1855]:
LAUNCH. THE VALDIVIA. On Saturday last, about noon, was launched, a fine new clipper ship, whose handsome model and promise of good sailing qualities have attracted no little notice for some time back as she stood with her masts, &c., fitted in, on the stocks in the yard of her builders, Messrs. Lumley Kennedy and Co., of this town. She is named the Valdivia, is about 475 tons builder's measurement, and to class 13 years at Lloyds. She was built for Messrs Nicholson and McGill of Liverpool, and is intended for the West Coast trade.

[from Bristol Times and Mirror - Thursday 27 March 1884]:
SUPPOSED LOSS OF A BRISTOL BARQUE. There is grave reason to fear that the Bristol barque Valdivia has foundered with all hands. The barque. which was the property of Messrs. R. and W. King, sailed for the Coast about nineteen weeks ago, and has not since been heard of. She was considered to be one of the fastest sailors in Messrs. King's fleet.

[from Lloyd's List - Wednesday 09 April 1884]:
The Committee will be glad of any information regarding the following vessels: VALDIVIA, Roach, which sailed from Old Calabar, for Falmouth, on or about Nov. 26 last,...

Wooden brig Orontes, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1856. 126 tons, ON9380. Registered Whitehaven. Voyage Villa Real to Liverpool, with sulphur ore, missing, after 22 February 1870, all 6 crew lost [from RCUS].

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 04 October 1856]:
A handsome and well constructed new brig was launched from one of the building-yards of Messrs L. Kennedy and Co., at this port, on Wednesday last. She is 158 tons carpenter's measurement, and was named the Orontes.

[from Lloyd's List - Thursday 09 June 1870]:
The Orontes; of Whitehaven (Off. No. 9,380), Trohear, sailed from Villa Real, for Liverpool, with sulphur ore, 22nd Feb., and has not since been heard of.

Wooden barque Mallard, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1857, 604 tons, ON12864. Registered Liverpool, then Maryport, then Chatham, New Brunswick. Voyage Pensacola to Falmouth, with timber, partly capsized, 5 crew lost, 6 saved, abandoned, 30 April 1882, 300 miles off Scillies. Later hull picked up, derelict, and towed to Plymouth, where for sale. In MNL to 1888, with same owner. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 20 January 1857]:
Ship Launch at Whitehaven. A splendid new ship has been launched this day (Tuesday), from the building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., of this town, called the Mallard, measuring 622 tons, builders' measurement, and 635 tons register. She has a full poop and topgallant forecastle, and classes A 1 at Lloyd's for 13 years. She has been built for Joseph Mondel, Esq., of Liverpool, and will employed, believe, in the China trade. [third vessel built for Mondel]

[from Eastern Morning News - Saturday 20 May 1882]:
LOSS OF THE BARQUE MALLARD AND FIVE LIVES. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY IN HULL. Yesterday a Board of Trade inquiry was opened in Hall, before Mr E. C. Twiss, Stipendiary Magistrate, assisted by Captains Hight and Hyde, acting as nautical assessors, into the circumstances attending the loss of the British sailing ship Mallard of Chatham, N. B., which was abandoned about 280 miles off Scilly, on the 30th of April last, and were landed at Hull by the steamer Aberfoyle, of Aberdeen, on the 3rd inst. ....
the Mallard was built at Whitehaven in 1857, and in 1880 she was repaired and re-registered. Her length was 162ft 6in; her breadth 23 feet 5 inches, and her depth 19 feet 2 inches She was 603.93 registered tons burden, and she was owned by Mr W. Murray, of Chatham, N. B., her official number being 12,864. In the month of March last she was at Pensacola, and where she took in a cargo of about 850 tons of timber .... bound for Falmouth. ... gale, deck cargo shifted ... on beam ends, crew (except boy and cook) got in mizen chains. At daylight chief mate and one A.B. missing. Captain died of exposure. Remainder of crew rescued by SS Aberfoyle, 30 April.... Mallard picked up by Guernsey tug Rescue and taken to Plymouth, and beached.

Hull of barque Mallard, for sale, where she lies in the Cattewater, Plymouth, August 1882.

[from Express and Echo - Friday 05 May 1882]:
A DERELICT. The barque Mallard, of New Brunswick, found lying on her beam ends off the Lizard, abandoned, is being towed into Plymouth.

Wooden barque Bolivia, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1857, 378 tons, yd.50. ON4458. Reg Liverpool, then Bristol from 1872. Reg closed 1898. In LR1899, marked "Broken Up 7 98". More history

[from Liverpool Mercury - Monday 02 March 1857]:
LAUNCH. - On Thursday last, the beautiful new clipper ship Bolivia, 412 tons new register and 467 om., was launched from Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s shipbuilding yard, Whitehaven. The Bolivia is intended, like her sisters, the Valdivia and Braganza, both by the same builders, and all owned by Messrs. Nicholson and M'Gill. of Liverpool, for the West Coast trade.

A curiosity. [from Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 10 January 1898]:
A CHRISTMAS BOX AT SEA. At Southport, a wooden case, 4.5 feet long by 4 feet broad, bound by strong iron hoops, and marked "K-Bolivia B," has been discovered lying on the shore. The Receiver of Wrecks had it removed, and in answer to a telegram to the Board of Trade, instructions were received to open it. It was then found to contain a quantity seamen's biscuits, 16 tins of golden syrup, and others of condensed milk, and a smaller box. This was also opened, and in it was found a new suit of clothes, pair of new slippers, a Christmas plum-pudding in a basin, a Christmas card, and several other things, which were being sent to Captain Adams, of the barque Bolivia, Cape Lahou, West Africa. A letter was also enclosed from Mrs Adams to her husband, dated from Bristol on December 16, containing Christmas greeting to Captain Adams. Inquiries are now being made to ascertain if possible at what port the case was shipped, and by what means it was lost.

Wooden barque Hannah Nicholson, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1858. 252 tons, ON41488, yd.55. Registered Melbourne 1858, then Adelaide, then Sydney, then Dunedin. Reg closed 1926 - used as a hulk at Timaru. Image of figurehead. More history, even more.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 March 1858]:
Ship Launch. Yesterday (Monday) a beautiful highly finished clipper barque, of about 800 tons, O.M., was launched from the north building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., at this port. The vessel, which has been classed A 1 at Lloyds for thirteen years, is of splendid model and build, and is coppered; and altogether is a credit, not merely to the builder, but also the port. She has been named the "H. Nicholson," and was specially built for Wm. Nicholson, Esq. of Melbourne, a gentleman well known in this locality, and who intends her to trade between Melbourne and Ceylon.

Wooden smack Star, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1859, Registered Whitehaven 1859, ON21091, 21 tons. Owned Brockbank. Fishing vessel. Reg closed 1907. In MNL to 1906. Trawler Star of Whitehaven, no 16, went aground in Kirkcudbright Bay, 22 October 1906, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 March 1859]:
Launch. A fishing smack, built for Mrs. Brockbank, fishmonger, &c., King-street, was launched from the yard of Messrs. Kennedy and Co., shipbuilders, yesterday (Monday) afternoon. The smack named the Star, and will form an addition to the fishing fleet of this port. She will be equipped with the care and expedition usually shown by the Messrs. Kennedy, and will no doubt very shortly be ready for active operations.

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 22 October 1906]:
Star. Kirkcudbright. Oct. 22, 9 34 a.m. Trawler Star, No. 16, of Whitehaven, stranded against rocks Kirkcudbright Bay; expected to become total wreck; crew saved.

Wooden brigantine Excel, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1859. 100 tons, ON21092. Registered Whitehaven, latterly owned Portaferry. In MNL to 1892. Voyage Teignmouth to Liverpool, with clay, 15 February 1892, struck Harry Furlong Rocks, crew of 5 saved. More history

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 07 May 1859]:
On the following day a new vessel, called the Excel, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co. at the same port. She is 125 tons register, and 152 tons builder's measurement. She is intended for the iron ore trade, and has been purchased for Capt. Lister, late of the Jessey. This vessel is classed A 1 for nine years, ...

[from Manchester Evening News - Wednesday 17 February 1892]:
WRECK ON THE ANGLESEY COAST. The brigantine Excel, of Whitehaven, bound from Teignmouth to Liverpool, ran ashore on the Kemlyn rocks early on Monday evening, on the identical rock on which the Heathmoor, of Liverpool, grounded last August. A fresh easterly gale, with frequent showers of snow, and a strong ebb tide, rendered it necessary for the Excel when near the N.W. Lightship to return for refuge to Holyhead. Signals of distress were seen, and the Cemaes life-saving apparatus and the Cemaes Lifeboat, coxswain Mr. Parry, were summoned, and at once proceeded to the scene of the wreck. As the distance was about four miles, some time elapsed before their arrival. The crew, five in number, in the meantime dropped from the jiboom into the surf, and were washed ashore in a very prostrated condition. The Excel, Captain Curren, is vessel of 99 tons register, and carried a load of 214 tons of clay. The crew were housed and shown every kindness to by Edward Jones, coxswain of the Kemlyn Lifeboat. [sold on the Harry Furlong rocks for £27]

Wooden barque Phaeton, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1859. 416 tons, ON16265. To Dumfries 1860. Later, 1871, sold foreign as Elena, later named Phaeton again, registered London. In MNL to 1878. Driven ashore and wrecked, 21 June 1874, near Tellicherry [now Thalassery] and Mahe, India. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 14 October 1859]:
Ship Launch at Whitehaven. On Wednesday last, Messrs. Lumley Kennedy, and Co., ship-builders, launched from their building-yard, a splendid clipper ship named the Phaeton, and of the following dimension: length, 147 ft. 6 tenths; breadth 25.9; depth, 17.35. She is 416 tons register, and 470 tons O.M. She is copper-fastened, and classed at LLoyds for 13 years. This vessel has been finished and ready for launching for upwards of twelve months, but owing to the depressed state of shipping, the builders have not been able to meet with a purchaser, and should there not be one forthcoming now, they have decided on sailing her themselves.

[excerpts from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Tuesday 04 September 1877]:
WRECK OF THE PHAETON. Report of the Special Court of Inquiry held at Calicut, to inquire into the circumstances attending the wreck of the barque Phaeton, of London. Malabar Magistrates Court, Calicut, July 3, 1877. ...The circumstances under which the barque Phaeton, of London, 416 tons register, was wrecked near the French territory of Mahe, in the Keptayam Taluk of this district. ... The Phaeton. with a cargo of rice, arrived at Tellicherry from Dhumrah at 6 pm on the 17th ult. She anchored off Tellicherry in fathoms of water with 40 fathoms of chain onto port anchor with bearings as under: ... On the 19th, the Master, Thomas Isaac Brown, certificate number 7,142, dated Nov. 5 1856, Ipswich, went on shore ... On return to the beach the Master found that the wind was blowing hard from the westward and causing a very heavy surf to break on the beach. He wanted to go to the ship but was advised that could not be done. So he remained on shore that day. ... The Mate gives an account that differs considerably from the Masters account. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked, 21st June 1877 with the master not on board.

[from Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Saturday 02 November 1889]: A telegram was received yesterday advising that the barque Phaeton had been destroyed by fire Cocos Islands. The captain and crew are safe at Batavia. [? B Sunderland 1868]

Wooden smack James Bruce , built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1859. 25 tons, ON21093, owned Brockbank, registered Whitehaven, for fishing. Returned from trawling in a storm, 22 December 1894, foundered Saltom Bay, all 3 crew lost.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 03 November 1859]:
Carpenter's Tea Party. On the occasion of the launch of the smack James Bruce,, which took place on Monday, from Messrs. Kennedy's yard, Whitehaven, the apprentices in establishment on Tuesday evening held a tea-party, in the Forresters' Room, Fox Lane.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Thursday 27 December 1894]:
WHITEHAVEN TRAWLERS IN THE GALE. LOSS OF A VESSEL AND CREW. It was known that four Whitehaven trawlers had left the port on Thursday afternoon, and on Saturday morning the gravest fears were entertained as to their safety. In the course of the forenoon it transpired that one of them, the Mayflower, had gone ashore at Seascale, but that the crew - Robt. Tomlinson (skipper), John Tomlinson, Tom Cunningham, and T. Morney, were saved. Further joy was occasioned by the appearance about eleven o'clock forenoon of the Onward, which came gallantly through the boiling surf with all on deck. But from what we have been able to gather, they had had an awful time of it, and undoubtedly owed their lives to the excellent sea-going qualities of their craft and the stout-heartedness of the captain, Mr J Wignall, who directed the vessel with wonderful coolness and skill. The Onward, when the storm begin to rise on Friday night, at once put about and made for home. The James Bruce, another of the quartette, was astern of her, and about half past two, when off the Manx coast, both had nearly all their canvas blown away. They kept together till about half-past four, when the Onward lost sight of its companion and never afterwards came in view of it. The Onward continued on its course, but such was the fury of the storm that the men had given up all hopes of seeing Whitehaven again. Finding themselves under St. Bees Head inspired them with fresh courage, and responding to the call of the gallant skipper, they were able to keep the vessel afloat, and, as already stated, reached the harbour in safety.
About noon, the members of the Whitehaven Life Brigade who were on the look out for distressed vessels, sighted a craft from which all masts and rigging were gone, off Saltom Bay, a point between Whitehaven and St. Bees Head, where the coast is terribly dangerous. A gun was fired to summon the rocket brigade, but the vessel quickly drifted out of range, and then suddenly disappeared, as if she had foundered, and from her appearance, was feared that she was the trawler James Bruce, belonging to Mr. P. Hampson. Very shortly afterwards, this fear was confirmed by some wreckage which was washed up on the west beach, and was identified as belonging to the Bruce. All doubt, however, of the fate of the craft was unfortunately too surely dispelled on Sunday morning, when the broken hull of the boat was washed up by the tide on the north beach. The crew, who are lost, numbered three men, all of Whitehaven. They were John Rogan, master, a widower without family, who generally lived aboard the vessel; Thomas Curwen, married, no family, who lived at Taylor's Place, West Strand; and William Kyles, single, who resided at Littledale-lane. ...

Wooden ship Magellan, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1860. Registered Liverpool 17/1860, 613 tons. ON26810. In MNL to 1887, when owned Griffiths, Caernarfonshire, 614 tons, barque. There was a court case about payment due from the owner (Griffiths) to the Master (Ellis), 1886 - and the vessel was ordered to be sold. Sold to Norway (from LR), in LR to 1890, registered Norway.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 28 February 1860]:
Launch. On the morning of Wednesday last, a beautiful clipper ship was launched from the building yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., of this port. The ship, as she gracefully glided from the stocks into the sea, was named the Magellan, and we trust will justify the expectation formed of her capabilities, by being a fast sailer, &c. The Magellan is classed A 1 for 13 years at Lloyds; her tonnage is 622, builders measurement, and 613 tons register; and she is built with poops to the rail, and a top-gallant forecastle. ... purchased Messrs Nicholson & M'Gill of Liverpool .. West coast trade.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 04 March 1886]:
Magellan, Ellis, left Moulmein 18th September, passed Ascension 8th January.

Wooden barque Belem (launched as Rifleman), built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1860. Registered Liverpool 204/1860, 203 tons. ON29136. Registered Aberystwyth 1865-7. Crew list. Vessel dismasted and abandoned, 19 March 1867, off Ballycotton, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 10 July 1860]:
Launch. On Thursday last, a fine new clipper-built barque was launched from the inner yard of Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co., shipbuilders, this port, in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators, who, favoured the fine weather, assembled on the piers and other places commanding a view of the scene, for the purpose of witnessing the launch. On the signal been given, the supports were knocked away, and the vessel glided gracefully into the water, being christened, as soon as she began to move, the Rifleman, by Captain Bennett, who broke bottle of wine over her bows in the orthodox fashion. The Rifleman is of the burthen of 297 tons register, o.m., and will carry about 350 tons of cargo. The new vessel, which, as is usual with the firm, is well and substantially built, has not yet been disposed of; and Messrs. Kennedy intend, unless a purchaser be met with, to sail her on their own account. In that case, we believe, Captain Beeby, of this port, will take the command.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 09 August 1860]:
New barque for sale at Whitehaven. FOR SALE by Private Treaty, a new clipper BARQUE, built at Whitehaven, under special survey to class A 1 at Lloyd's for ten years; launched the 6th of July, 1860; named, The Rifleman (pro tem), and now ready for sea. Length and fore-rake, 105ft 11.5in; breadth outside, 21ft 11in.; depth. 13ft. 10in. About 237 7-94 tons O.M., and 203 74-100 tons register. Fitted with Cunningham's Patent Self-Reefing Apparatus on both topsails; sheathed with yellow metal, and all her through bolls are yellow metal. Has an ample outfit, including iron water-tank to contain about 1,200 gallons; and altogether a faithfully built and most desirable vessel for any trade her size may suit. Apply to the builders, L. KENNEDY AND CO., Whitehaven.

[from Liverpool Mercantile Gazette and Myers's Weekly Advertiser - Monday 03 September 1860]:
LINE of PACKETS for PERNAMBUCO. The very handsome new Clipper barque BELEM. Captain Gallis; 237 tons o.m. and 203 register. This beautiful vessel has just been launched from the yard of Messrs. Kennedy, Whitehaven, and she is expected fully to the maintain the reputation of those celebrated builders.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 22 March 1867]:
Captain Daniel Ross, of the steamer Genova, of Glasgow, arrived at this port, reports that on the 18th instant, in lat. 61 35N. 6 40 W [sic, 51 35N?], he saw the barque Belem, of Aberystwith, dismasted, and flying flags of distress. Bore down on her and found her in a sinking state. The sea was running very high, and breaking over the sinking ship at a fearful rate. The chief officer, Mr. Button, and four seamen volunteered to go in the boat to save the sufferers, but, in this instance without success, as the boat was stove while getting it over. Stopped by the Belem all night, and at five a.m.. on the 19th got the remaining lifeboat successfully launched, which was manned by Mr. Button and four seamen, and took on board the master, his wife, and seven seamen, and brought them safely to this port. [off Ballycotton; Master of Belem, David Thomas wrote a letter of thanks]

Wooden brigantine Excelsior, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1860. LR quotes built August 1860. Registered Whitehaven 9/1860, 126 tons, ON28402. In MNL to 1864. Voyage Villa Real to Liverpool, departing 31 March 1862, missing, all crew lost.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 26 November 1860]:
[In Liverpool Docks] Excelsior 126 Dean, W J Sweeney, Whitehaven

[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 17 June 1862]:
WHITEHAVEN, June 16. The brigantine Excelsior (of this port), Coulthard, sailed from Villa Real on the 31st March last, for Liverpool; was spoken April 3, off Lisbon, by the Vesper, and has not since been heard of.

Wooden barque Banda, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1861. 482 tons, registered Liverpool 21/1862, ON44658. Launched Nov 1861. By 1875 registered London. In MNL to 1878. Voyage Newcastle to Shanghai, with coal, wrecked Chesterfield Reef, 21 May 1877. More history

[from Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 08 June 1877]:
Brisbane. June 6. The Banda (barque) from Newcastle for Shanghai, has been wrecked on the Chesterfield reef. Part of crew landed at Bowen.

Wooden brig Anne Lowther, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1862. Launched March 1862. 136 tons, registered Whitehaven, ON44224, Huelva to Liverpool, with ore, departing 8 January 1868, missing, all 8 crew lost. More history

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 22 April 1867]:
ANNE LOWTHER, brig, of Whitehaven, and Champion, of Banff, has been in collision at Villa Real, on the 8th instant, and both sustained trifling damage.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Tuesday 25 February 1868]:
ANOTHER WHITEHAVEN BRIG WITH ALL HANDS MISSING, For some time past, considerable fears having been entertained for the safety of the brig, Anne Lowther, of Whitehaven. She left Huelva on the 8th of January last for Liverpool with a cargo of mineral ore, and has not since been heard of, although she was due at her port of discharge more than three weeks ago. The brig, Ituna, also of that port, left the same place sixteen days after the Anne Lowther, and arrived in Liverpool on the 14 th inst., so that, in all human probability, we fear the latter has gone down. The Anne Lowther was a brig of 240 tons burthen, and was one of the last built by Messrs Lumley Kennedy and Co., having been launched in March 1862 and christened by the lady whose well-known name she bears. The vessel was the property of Capt. Kelly and other owners of Whitehaven, and was partially covered by insurance. The crew, eight in number, are not all Whitehaven men. The Captain. Robert Dalrymple. belonged to the neighbourhood of Dumfries, and has left a widow and two children; John Dryden, the mate, belonged to Whitehaven, and has left a widow and two children; Johnston, seaman, not married, and James Swainson, apprentice, both belonged to Whitehaven; and another apprentice, Alexander Cromwell Lorimer, was a native of Dumfries. The three other hands were shipped at Cardiff, and the managing owner has not yet received their names.

Wooden snow Tanaro, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1862. 140 tons, ON44226, launched July 1862. Registered Whitehaven 13/1862, crew list to 1876, when brig, owned Cowman. Voyage Newport to Huelva, departing 16 November 1876, with coal and iron, missing, some wreckage came ashore near Huelva. More history

[from West Cumberland Times - Saturday 17 February 1]:
Loss of a Whitehaven brig. Information has been received at Whitehaven which confirms the total loss of the brig Tanaro, of that port, with all on board. Captain Cowman, the managing owner, received a letter stating that parts of the Tanaro, bearing her name, had cast up at Huelva. She was from Bristol Channel (with coals and iron), and was bound to Huelva. The vessel has been posted up missing. [left Newport 16th November]

Wooden barque Mary Nicholson (launched as Princess Alexandra), built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1862. 604 tons, ON45429, registered Liverpool. In MNL to 1870. Voyage Yokohama to Hong Kong, in ballast, abandoned 1 October 1869, one crew member lost. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 03 October 1862]:
Ship Launch. There was launched on Wednesday last, from Messrs. L. Kennedy and Co.'s shipbuilding yard, Whitehaven, a new clipper ship, intended for the China trade, named Princess Alexandra. She will class A 1, 13 years, registered 604 tons new measurement, and by old measurement 659 tons. This makes the third new vessel built and now fitting out at this port, their tonnages being 300 tons, 604 tons, and 804 tons respectively. Six other vessels are now building which are nearly ready for launching.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 25 November 1869]:
The Mary Nicholson, from Yokohama for Hong Kong, is reported by the Cable foundered. Crew (except one man), saved. The captain is at San Francisco.

[from London and China Express - Friday 14 January 1870]: THE BOARD OF TRADE have awarded a telescope to Captain Sokawa Nakaba, of the Japanese steamer Genkomarn in acknowledgment of his humanity and kindness to the survivors of the crew of the barque Mary Nicholson, whom he received on board his vessel on the 4th of October, 1869, their own vessel having become a total wreck on the 30th of September, about ninety miles south of the Ki Channel.

Wooden brig Tarragona, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1863. 45 tons, yd.60, ON44230. Launched August 1863. Registered Whitehaven 8/1863. By 1927 MV, registered Dublin. In MNL 1940, owned Tyrrell, Arklow. More history.

Wooden barque Bertie, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1863, 470 tons, ON44229. Launched June 1863. Later reg Jersey, then Aberystwyth in 1879. Reg closed 1894. Crew list to 1891, master Daniel. More history. Reported that captain Daniels and crew were stricken down with yellow fever in Brazil in 1891, subsequently vessel sold for use as a hulk at Santos.

Wooden barque Ehen, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1863, 301 tons, ON47782. Launched November 1863. Registered Whitehaven, in MNL to 1888, when sold to French owners at le Havre. Voyage Bremen to Bordeaux, with rice, wrecked Mutton Cove, Portland, 21 April 1890, crew saved. More history.

[from Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 22 April 1890]:
A Lloyd's telegram says the French barque Ehen, of Havre, Captain Pray, from Bremen for Bordeaux, laden with rice, went ashore at eight o'clock last evening on the west side of Portland Bill, between Blacknor and the Upper Lighthouse. She is well on the rocks, holed. The men and master's wife were saved. The vessel will probably be a total wreck.

[from Lloyd's List - Monday 19 May 1890]:
EHEN. Portland Bill, May 19, 8 45 a.m. Barque Ehen broke in two yesterday; after part floated away; other still on rocks.
Portland, May 19, 11 30 a.m. The French barque Ehen, which was wrecked near Portland Bill, has broken up, and part of the wreckage has been towed ashore on Chesil Beach.

Wooden brig Erato, built Lumley Kennedy, Whitehaven, 1864. 153 tons, ON47784, registered Whitehaven. Voyage Villa Real to Liverpool, departing 28 December 1865, missing, ship's boat ashore at Lizard. More history.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 21 May 1864]:
Sale. A new Brig, or Vessel, called the ERATO (pro tem), if not previously disposed of; burthen, per register, 153.07 tons, and 198 11-94 tons builder's measure, as she now lies in this harbour. This vessel was built by her present owners, Messrs L. Kennedy & Co., and launched in March, 1864, She is yellow metalled, was built under inspection, classed A 1 at Lloyd's for twelve years, and has an ample inventory. ....

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 02 March 1866]:
The Erato, of Whitehaven, sailed from Villa Real, December 28th, for Liverpool, and has not since been heard of. A boat, marked Erato, Whitehaven, was picked up on the 26th January, off the Lizard. [master Essery]

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Built H Williamson, Whitehaven [previously of Douglas]:

Hematite Bg 1858
Ebenezer Sr 1860
Whitehaven Lass Bk 1860
Lady Lilford Sr 1862
Adamatine Bk 1862
Eugenie Bn 1863
Christiana Davis Sr 1864
Island Maid Sr 1865
Ellen Ashcroft Bg 1866
John Ewing Sr 1867
Viola Sr 1868
Jane Williamson Bg 1870

Wooden brig Hematite, built H. Williamson, Whitehaven, 1858, 112/104 tons, ON18086, registered Whitehaven 1858, 112 tons, register closed to 1902, owned Tyrrell, Arklow, 85 tons. Variously described as a brigantine and a schooner. Voyage Arklow to Llanelly, with macadam, driven ashore at entrance to Arklow, 2 June 1902, 5 crew saved. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 15 January 1858]:
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.

[from Wicklow People - Saturday 07 June 1902]:
SHIPPING ACCIDENTS. The schooner Hematite got into a dangerous position on the bar while leaving Arklow port on Monday evening last. She was forced by ebb tide and strong north-east wind around the South Pier, and, casting on the rocks, got holed and filled rapidly with water. For several days, owing to heavy seas, there was no chance relieving her, and she was washed over and her bulwarks taken away, and everything else that could be loosened by the dash of the waves. At the time of the accident, she had been on her way to Llanelly, South Wales, with 162 tons of macadam from the Parnell Quarries, which has been insured, but the loss the vessel, it appears, is uncovered, and this may come up to £1,000. On Monday evening an effort was made to rescue her from her dangerous position, but without success and the pumps could give no effective service. The owners are Mr E Kearon and Mr Tyrrell. Mr Job Kearon was captain, and the crew consisted of Richard Kearon, Samuel Kearon and two others. ... For some time past, the Hematite was in port in Arklow undergoing repairs. A good deal of outlay was incurred upon her since she was purchased about seven years ago by the present owners.

Wooden schooner Ebenezer, built H. Williamson, Whitehaven, 1860, 76 tons, ON28403. Registered Whitehaven 14/1860, 89 tons, then Runcorn 1863-90. Voyage Mersey to Londonderry, with salt, driven ashore on Salthouse Bank, off St. Annes, 8 November 1890, crew of 4 saved. More history.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 September 1860]:
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 a 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.

[from Blackpool Gazette & Herald - Friday 14 November 1890]:
The most exciting and serious incident, however, was a wreck on the renowned Salthouse Bank, and a rescue by the St. Annes lifeboat on Friday night. Distress signals were observed to be flying a little after nine, and it was not long before the crew of "The Brothers" were pulling away to the wreck. The lifeboat replied at intervals to the signals of the wreck, but upon nearing the ill-fated vessel, the boat grounded about 2.5 miles from land, and within 40 yards of her. Having waited a while until the tide receded, the crew of the lifeboat walked to the vessel, which was then left dry, and returned with the crew. The vessel turned out to be the schooner Ebenezer, of Runcorn, and manned by her captain, James Ravenscroft, his son of the same name, and two youths of Irish and Scotch nationality. The Ebenezer left the Mersey on Thursday morning, laden with salt for Londonderry. They were overtaken by a southerly gale, and being close to the Isle of Man tried to put in at Ramsay bay. The wind unfortunately went round to the north-west, and despite all efforts to hold ground, all sail was torn away and the vessel began to drift. They were at the mercy of the waves, and towards the evening of Friday, they were alarmed to find themselves drifting on to the banks. A great quantity of water was constantly being shipped, and all hands were employed at the pumps, until ultimately they struck on the banks. ...

Wooden barque Whitehaven Lass, built H. Williamson, Whitehaven, 1860, ON28405, 244 tons, registered Whitehaven. Voyage Spain to Workington, towed into Whitehaven, but tow broke, ashore at Parton and wrecked, 29 January 1883. Crew saved. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Friday 02 November 1860]:
Launch at Whitehaven. On Tuesday a handsome clipper-built barque was launched from the building yard of Mr. H. Williamson, called the Whitehaven Lass, 261 tons register, and 311 tons burthen, she will class A 1 for 9 years, and is considered to be a very superior built vessel for her class. She has a full-length female figure head by Mr. Brooker, of Maryport, a well executed piece of workmanship. The Whitehaven Lass has been purchased by Mr. John Jackson and others, Whitehaven, and will be commanded by Captain Thomas Beeby.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 01 February 1883]:
WRECK OF A WHITEHAVEN BARQUE AT PARTON, During Sunday night and early on Monday morning, a violent storm raged along this coast, and we regret to record the wreck of a Whitehaven barque at Parton, though fortunately it was unattended by any loss of life. The vessel in question is the Whitehaven Lass, a barque of 244 tons register, commanded by Captain Henry Greaves, of this port. The Whitehaven Lass, a wooden vessel, was built in Williamson's yard here (which adjoined the old North Wall) in 1860, and was the property of Mr. John Williamson (Laurel-bank) and others, Mr. Williamson being the managing owner, She was classed at Lloyd's A red, and was a strong, serviceable, and well-found vessel. The Whitehaven Lass, with a crew of eight hands all told, left Poman, Spain, on the morning of the 3rd December, with 400 tons of iron-ore, consigned to order at Workington. She met with good weather up to the 21st ult. [sic, Dec], when she put into Gibraltar for stores, sailing again on the 30th. On the 15th ult, she put into Belfast Lough, to wait for water at Workington; and she sailed for that port on the 22nd. At eight o'clock on the morning of Wednesday the 24th, the barque shipped a heavy sea, which washed away and drowned John Carling, the boatswain, and also carried away part of the bulwarks and rails, and four stanchions. At eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the following day, the barque was off Workington, and ran up a signal for the steam tug. The weather was then fine, the tide at flood, with a slight breeze from W.S.W., The tug did not come out, however, till a quarter to one, and the master told Captain Greaves it was then too late to tow the barque in, as there was not sufficient water.
The vessel then stood to the westward, with the intention of making Workington next day. Stormy weather, however, set in, and the barque couldn't get back again. On Monday morning the captain decided to put into Whitehaven for the safety of the crew and ship. About two o'clock in the morning the vessel, which had her two lower topsails set, was taken in tow by a Whitehaven tug. The sea was then very rough and the wind blowing fresh from S.W.; and unfortunately the tow rope parted. The anchor was at once let go, and another tow-rope was paid out by the tug; but by some means or other it slipped, and the ship, now wholly unmanageable, drove on the rocks a little this side of Parton railway station, a total wreck, her bottom being knocked out. ... men aboard waited until low tide and walked ashore.

Wooden schooner Lady Lilford, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1862, 67 tons, ON45666. Registered Preston, then Barrow, then Greenock. Voyage Glasgow to Port Talbot, departing 24 July, with bricks, sunk by collision, off Copeland Islands, 26 July 1911, all 4 crew lost. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Tuesday 25 November 1862]:
... and yesterday there was launched from Mr. Hugh Williamson's shipbuilding yard a new schooner flat, register 67 tons.

[from County Down Spectator and Ulster Standard - Friday 11 August 1911]:
KILKEEL SCHOONER MISSING, It is now believed in shipping circles that the vessel which was lost with all hands in collision with the Heysham steamer Antrim off the Copeland Islands on 26th ult. was the Kilkeel schooner Lady Lilford, which left Glasgow last month for Port Talbot, South Wales, with a cargo of brick. In the ordinary course the schooner would have been in the vicinity of the Copelands on the night of the collision, and there has not been no trace of her since she left the Clyde, it is feared that her disappearance is due to the collision. The Lady Lilford was a schooner of 59 tons and was owned by Mr. Jas. M'Kee, coal merchant, Kilkeel. She was commanded by Capt. Wm. M'Kee, and the mate was named Thom. M'Kee. Both men were about 28 years of age, and were natives of KilkeeL The sailors on board were two in number, one named Bessant, being a native of the Channel Islands, and the other a Dubliner.

[from Newry Reporter - Saturday 30 December 1911]:
On the 26th of July, a collision took place off the Copeland Islands between the schooner Lady Lilford of Greenock, owned by Mr. James M'Kee, Kilkeel, and the Midland Railway Coy.'s steamer Antrim, whereby the former, with a crew of four hands, two of whom belonged to Kilkeel, was lost. A Board of Trade inquiry was held with reference to the occurrence, and the judgment, which was delivered at Liverpool on the 23rd of October, declared that there was no default on the part of the Antrim. [since lights on Lady Lilford were sub-standard]

Wooden barque Adamantine, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1862, 292 tons, ON45388. Voyage Liverpool to Buenos Ayres, stranded on English Bank, 3 February 1863, crew saved. More history

[from Lloyd's List - Friday 27 March 1863]:
MONTE VIDEO, 16th Feb. The ADAMANTINE (barque), Dickson, from Liverpool to Buenos Ayres, with a general cargo, which grounded on the English Bank, 3rd Feb., is a total wreck. A portion of the cargo was got out and brought here in good condition, but the vessel having since filled with water, a larger quantity, which has also been recovered, is entirely damaged.

Wooden brigantine Eugenie, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1863, 127 tons, ON45684. Registered Lancaster, then Barrow. By 1888 owned James Ashcroft, Barrow. Voyage Waterford to Garston, with scrap iron, sunk by collision, 30 August 1888, off Blackwater LV, 2 crew lost, 3 saved. More history

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Monday 03 September 1888]:
Three men, part of the crew of the schooner Eugenie, have been landed from the ship Erne, of London, which collided with and sank the Eugenie off Blackwater Lightship, on Thursday, at 10 30 pm.; two men were drowned. (Ballinacouthy, by tel. dated Dungarvan, Sept 1. 8 36 am.)

Wooden schooner Christiana Davis, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1864, 72 tons, ON51075. Registered Lancaster, then Barrow. 29 April 1918 shelled and sunk by U.105 when 8 miles SE by S from Tuskar Rock, on passage Newport for Duncannon with coal. More history

Wooden schooner Island Maid, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1865, 110 tons, ON47789. Reg closed 1911 Voyage Llanelly to Cherbourg, with coal, wrecked on Doom Bar, Padstow, 12 November 1911. More history

Wooden brig Ellen Ashcroft, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1866, 176 tons, ON53137. Registered Whitehaven, then Belfast. In MNL to 1891. In collision off Mew Island, Belfast Lough, 30 April 1891, crew saved. More history

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 06 May 1891]:
ELLEN ASHCROFT. The steamer Redcar arrived here from Belfast, and reports that when off Mew Island Lighthouse, County Down, on the 30th ult., she collided with and sank the brig Ellen Ashcroft; crew saved. The steamer had two stern plates bulged; it was foggy at the time of collision. (Newport, May 3.)
Mem.: The Ellen Ashcroft is a wooden brig of 176 tons, built at Whitehaven in 1866 by Williamson, and owned by Mr. H. M'Murty, of Belfast]

Wooden schooner John Ewing, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1867, 95 tons, ON56790. Registered London, then Aberystwyth, then Caernarfon, then Cardigan, reg closed 1926. Reported ashore at Moelfre, 20 October 1925. More history

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Wednesday 21 October 1925]:
JOHN EWING. Mersey Docks and Harbour Board advise: Moelfre reports: Schooner John Ewing, of Cardigan, managing owners Marwood and Co., Liverpool, ashore on the beach at Moelfre, and is likely to become a total wreck. (Liverpool, Oct. 20)

Wooden schooner Viola, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1868, 99 tons, ON58188. Registered Whitehaven, then Chester. Reg closed 1919. Aground and abandoned, with stone, on Kimmeridge Ledges, 4 May 1919. More history

[from Daily Express - Monday 05 May 1919]:
Weymouth. May 4. Schooner Viola of Chester, with stone, ashore Kimmeridge Ledges, crew landed Swanage. Vessel apparently abandoned.

Wooden brig Jane Williamson, built H Williamson, Whitehaven 1870, 163 tons, ON58191. Launched March 1870. Registered Whitehaven, then Belfast. 10 September 1917, sunk by gunfire from UC.51 when 20 miles NNE of St. Ives, Liverpool for Cherbourg with coal. At 4pm the crew was shelled in their boats, 4 dead including master. More history

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Whitehaven Ship Building Co. [steamers here] (List 1871-1889, all iron, unless marked steel).

Patterdale 1200t S yd.1 1871 ON65857 (1902 missing Newcastle N.S.W. for Iquique)
Jasper 188t Bn yd.2 1871 ON58196 (wrecked Morocco 1886)
Wasdale 1219t S yd.2 1872 ON65921 (collision Cape Horn 1877)
Eskdale 1188t S yd.7 1873 ON69238 (1904 to Norway named Eline, wrecked 1912 near Skjelanger)
Dunmail 1338t S yd.10 1873 ON69287 (lost Liv. Bay 1873)
Bootle 248t Bn yd.11 1873 ON69711 (wrecked Straits of Magellan 1898)
Irton 248t Bn yd.12 1873 ON69712 (wrecked Smalls 1883)
Greta 1115t Bk yd.13 1874 ON69335 (1905 to Norway as Formica, BU 1923)
Thirlmere 1625t S yd.14 1874 ON70841 (1905 Irmgard, Norway, 1910 wrecked at Corral, Chile)
Blencathra 899t Bk yd.15 1874 ON69716 (wrecked King Island 1875)
Angerona 1145t Bk yd.16 1874 ON70894 (to Norway 1904, 1917 as Hippen, BU 1925)
Rydalmere 1246t S yd.17 1875 ON70908 (1901 foundered Marseilles to Melbourne)
Cassiope 1559t S yd.18 1875 ON70979 (missing Rangoon to Liverpool 1884)
Routenbeck 851t Bk yd.19 1875 ON69717 (1898 Belas, 1922 Susanne, BU 1938)
Candida 1222t S yd.21 1875 ON70990 (wrecked Wardang Is 1898)
Silverhow 1247t Bk yd.22 1875 ON69719 (1904 Signi of Arendal, 1908 wrecked on Point des Monts)
Grassmere 1157t Bk yd.23 1875 ON74488 (1906 to Norway, 1914 Hamburg, 1914 hulked)
Eller Bank 1144t S yd.24 1876 ON74494 (abandoned Cape Horn 1883 )
Blengfell 1154t S yd.25 1876 ON74512 (1898 fire and explosion, sank Margate)
Wastwater 793t Bk yd.26 1876 ON74528 (fire 1880)
Parknook 755t Bk yd.27 1876 ON69720 (1898 to Norway, 1917 Celia M Dunlap, foundered 1931 off New Jersey)
Alneburgh 818t Bk yd.28 1876 ON72924 (missing 1879)
Amethyst 194 Bn yd.29 1876 ON74746 (named Barbara, Barbaray Luisa, Anne Charlotte, 1894 wrecked Brazil)
Ladstock 622t Bk yd.30 1876 ON74554 (1905 Ebenezer of Norway, Monte Grande, Porteno, 1921 Le Ripault, 1923 Eureka, 1917 MV, BU 1928)
Buttermere 942t Bk yd.31 1877 ON76414 (1889 Freia of Norway, 1917 Freya, 1920 Pax, BU 1828)
Loweswater 603t Bk yd.32 1877 ON76389 (Wrecked 1894 North of Anglesey)
Ardenee 610t Bk yd.33 1877 ON76385 (collision 1897)
Glaramara 678t Bk yd.34 1877 ON74748 (wrecked near Kinsale 1883)
Egremont Castle 814t Bk yd.35 1877 ON76480 (missing San Francisco to Cork 1878)
Iron Crag 827t Bk yd.36 1878 ON78736 (missing Ecuador to Hamburg 1894)
Crummock Water 987t Bk yd.37 1878 ON78777 (1898 Nostra Signora del Rosario, 1914 missing Cadiz to Montevideo)
Edderside yd.39 1879 ON78834 (to Norway 1903, converted MV 1917, 1919 sank after a collision off Cape Agulhas);
Avenger 1360t S yd.40 1879 ON81558 (1903 to Norway, 1904 John H Kirby of NY, sunk gunfire 1917)
Isabel 149t Sr yd.43 1880 ON74756 (possibly yacht - owned Burnyeat, reg closed 1901)
Devock Water 1027t Bk yd.47 1882 ON8418
Wasdale 1824t S yd.49 1881 ON84165 (1906 to Norway, 1917 sunk by U43)
Moresby 1217t S yd.53 1882 ON86208 (1895 wrecked Dungarvan Bay)
Ilala 1248t S yd.54 1882 ON86254 (1903 to Norway, 1917 abandoned west of Ireland)
Sherwood 1823t S yd.59 1883 ON87888 (1890 Louise of Bremen, missing 1899 Tampa to Yokohama)
Benica 1810t S yd.64 1884 ON87961 (1911 Manicia of Norway, abandoned 1921, later came ashore and BU 1922)
Hartfield 1815t S yd.64 1884 ON87961 (1907 missing from Valparaiso for Tacoma)
Dunboyne 1380t S yd.65 1888 ON95311 (1915 G. D. Kennedy; 1923 af Chapman, Museum at Stockholm)
Gilcruix 2108t S yd.67 1886 ON93695 (1895 Barmbek, 1915 Pacifique, collision, off IoW 1921); Havre)
Windermere steel 2630t S yd.69 1889 ON96579 (1889 Lord Rosebery - 1900 Reinbek)
Hopper yd.70 1889 (Hopper for Whitehaven harbour)
Galgate steel 2227t S yd.71 1888 ON93808 (1916 captured and shelled by U20 off Ushant)
Lord Shaftesbury steel 2273t S yd.72 1888 ON93830 (1911 Golden Gate, abandoned 1941)
Alice A Leigh steel 2817t S yd.75 1889 ON96349 (1921 Rewa, 1930 beached at Moturekareka Island as a breakwater)
Engelhorn steel 2374t S yd.76 1889 ON96388 (missing Valparaiso for Falmouth 1914)

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Other Whitehaven builders.

Spedding
James Shepherd
Thomas Kirk
William Stitt
Samuel Nicholson
Thomas Cowan
William Middleton
Robert Eilbeck
John Harrison
Andew Green
William Huddart
Shepherd & Leech.

Spedding

Castor S 342t 1782 (built for D Brocklebank)
Precedent 301t S 1780 (for D Brocklebank, wrecked Irish coast 1793)
Cyrus 166t Bn 1786 (for D Brocklebank, captured by French)

James Shepherd [died 1803]

Sunton 170t Bg 1793 (wrecked Skye 1818)
Eliza 204t Bg 1801 (wrecked off Folkestone 1845).

Thomas Kirk

Lady Cremorne 230t Sn 1797 (wrecked 1848 St Lawrence)
Alliance 221t 1801
Resolution 1804
Mariner 1804
Industry FV 1813

Wooden fishing smack Industry, built Thomas Kirk, 1813. 30 tons. Also another later in 1813.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 04 May 1813]:
Thursday last, a very handsome smack of the burthen of 30 tons was. launched here. She was named the INDUSTRY built by Mr. Thomas Cowan [sic, see below], and intended for the fishing-trade -- Another vessel for the same employ is nearly ready for launching

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 May 1813]:
The handsome fishing smack, The Industry, launched last week, was built by Mr. Thomas Kirk, not Mr. Cowan, as erroneously stated in our last

William Stitt:

Westmorland 310t S 1808
Earl of Lonsdale 503t S 1810
Cumberland 382t S 1810
Friends Bg 1811
Comet Bn 1811
Antigua 233t S 1811
Volunteer 398t S 1812
Acasta 229t Bg 1812
Alert Bg 1812

Wooden ship Westmorland, built William Stitt, Whitehaven 1808. 310 tons, owned Hartley, for trade to Jamaica. Armed (10 6-pounders). By 1823, owned Ogilvie, trading London to West Indies. Lost on West Caicos, 5 December 1822, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 22 November 1808]: Yesterday morning, a fine new ship was launched from the building yard of Messrs William Stitt and Co. called the Westmorland, of burthen upwards of three hundred tons, per register, built for Thos and Milman Hartley Esqs for the Jamaica trade.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Wednesday 26 February 1823]:
The Westmoreland, Majoribanks, from Quebec to Jamaica, was totally lost on the West Caicos, the 5th of December. The crew and small part of the materials saved.

Wooden ship Earl of Lonsdale, built Stitt, Whitehaven, 1810, 503 tons. Traded to Jamaica. Owned Stitt & co, then Faith. Armed (20, then 16, then 14 guns). Hurricane at Jamaica, 18-19 October 1815, driven ashore at Annotto Bay.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 10 February 1810]:
Thursday sennight, an extraordinary fine vessel was launched from the building-yard of Messieurs. William Stitt and Co. at Whitehaven. She is called the Earl of Lonsdale; is 503 tons, registered measurement; of greater burthen than any other vessel ever built there; pierced for 24 guns; intended for the West-India trade; and is the property of Messrs. Stitt, Hammond, and Co.

[from Commercial Chronicle (London) - Tuesday 19 December 1815]:
Dreadful Effects of the Hurricane at Jamaica. Kingston Oct 28. .... The ships William, Elliott; Earl Of Lonsdale, Fotheringham; Bayly, Selkrig; Alert, --; and Janet, Arnold; and brig Parrsborough, Forsyth; and sloops Sally; and Middlesex; were driven ashore at Annotto Bay. ... [on 18 and 19 October]

Wooden ship Cumberland, built Stitt, Whitehaven, 1810, 382 tons. Pierced for 22 guns. Registered Whitehaven, owned Hartley. Sold to Ashbridge when a new ship Cumberland was built for Hartley in 1820. Note some later LR entries quote built 1817 - a typo. By 1835 registered Maryport, wrecked St Lawrence, November 1835. Wreck sold and repaired at Quebec. Registered Shields 1848, 384 tons, ON2233, barque. In MNL to 1878. In LR1877 - broken up. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 10 November 1810]:
Thursday sennight, a fine new vessel (burthen 382 tons), was launched from the building yard of Messrs Stitt & Co., Whitehaven, for T & M Hartley, Esqs, pierced for 22 guns, she is called the Cumberland.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 09 January 1836]:
The Cumberland, Nicholl, from Quebec, for Liverpool, went on shore 12th Nov., near to the Ma?gan river. Crew saved. [at St Lawrence River]

Wooden brig Friends, built William Stitt, Whitehaven 1811. 169 tons, owned Captain Robinson. Sold to White. Voyage Waterford to Liverpool, with grain, ashore off Ribble, 4 December 1821, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 April 1811]:
Yesterday, a fine new vessel, called the FRIENDS, built for Captain Robinson, was launched here from the building yard of Messrs. William Stitt and Co.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 10 December 1821]:
The Friends, White, of this port, from Waterford for Liverpool, with a cargo of grain, went ashore near the entrance of the Ribble, on Tuesday night last. The crew took to the boat, in which they were exposed to a stormy night for upwards of six hours. The vessel is not likely to be got off.

Wooden barquentine Comet, built Stitt, Whitehaven, 1811, 96 tons, ON9322. Registered Whitehaven 73/1836, 105 tons, then 3/1847. Reg Milford 1882 - 1900 when register closed. More history

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 26 October 1811]:
.. and on Monday the Comet, intended for a Liverpool trader, and built Messrs. W. Stitt and Co. for Messrs. Barker and Sons, were launched at Whitehaven.

Wooden ship Antigua, built Stitt, Whitehaven, 1811, 233 tons. Registered Whitehaven, trading to Antigua. Armed (6 6-pounders). Captured by an American privateer late February 1815.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 30 November 1811]:
On Thursday se'nnight, a fine new vessel, of the burthen of 233 tons, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. W. Stitt, and Co. Whitehaven. She is called the Antigua; built for the West India trade.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 03 November 1812]:
For Antigua. The new Ship ANTIGUA, (A Constant Trader) will sail from hence about the 20th of next Month, to join the first convoy from Cork; has excellent Accommodation for Passengers. .... [later ad: Robert Dawson, master; armed with 6 6-pounders, 233 tons per register]

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 06 May 1815]:
Liverpool. May 4. The Antigua, Dawson, from Whitehaven for Antigua, with seven others, parted from the fleet 28th January, and had not arrived at Antigua 15th March.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 20 May 1815]:
The Antigua, Dawson, from Whitehaven for Antigua, has been taken by an American privateer. [captured end of February, arrived Portsmouth N.H. 23 March]

Wooden ship Volunteer, built William Stitt, Whitehaven 1812. 398 tons. Owned Hartley. by 1827 owned Davies, sailing from Cork Voyage Cork to Quebec with many passengers, lost Cape Breton Island, in fog, 30 May 1833, all aboard (approx 200) saved.

[from Carlisle Journal, 10 Sept 1812]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: Yesterday week a vessel called the Volunteer was launched from the yard of W Stitt & Co.

[from Dublin Morning Register - Thursday 18 July 1833]:
LOSS OF AN EMIGRANT VESSEL. We are sorry to have to announce the loss of the ship Volunteer, of this port [Cork], near Cape Breton, at the entrance of the gulf of St. Lawrence, in a fog on the 30th May. She was bound to Quebec from hence with emigrants, and had sailed on the 29th of last April; she had on board (including her own crew and the crew of a vessel she had picked up few days previously, which had foundered on the Banks of Newfoundland) 200 souls, all of whom, it gives us great satisfaction to be able to state to their friends, escaped a watery grave. She was the largest vessel belonging to Cork, and Captain Thompson, her commander, is a most experienced seaman. It is also pleasant to hear the vessel was insured.

Wooden brig Acasta, built William Stitt, Whitehaven 1812. 225 tons. Registered Whitehaven. Voyage Port-Maria to Liverpol, wrecked on Dry Tortugas, before 23 November 1818. Crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 29 September 1812]:
Tuesday morning, a fine new vessel was launched the building-yard of Messrs. Stitt and Co. called the ACASTA

[from Royal Gazette of Jamaica - Saturday 16 January 1819]:
The brig Acasta, Parkin, of Whitehaven, from Port-Maria bound to Liverpool, was lately away cast on the Dry Tortugas. The crew and great part of the cargo were saved by wrecking vessels belonging to New Providence. Three of them arrived here on the 23rd November in the sloop Lively, Sweeting.

Wooden brig Alert, built W Stitt, Whitehaven, 1812, 164 tons. Not found in LR - perhaps renamed.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 December 1812]:
Tuesday last, fine new vessel called the ALERT, burthen 164 tons, was launched here from the building yard of Messrs. W. Stitt and Co.

Built Samuel Nicholson.

Ann 200tb 1801
Ant 1804
Lightfoot 229t 1801
Eleanor 1802
Dwina 1804
Radcliff Bg 1811
James Bg 1812

Wooden brig Radcliff, built Nicolson, Whitehaven, 1811, 167 tons

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 21 December 1811]:
Saturday last, a fine new vessel was launched at Whitehaven, called the Radcliff, 167 tons; built by Mr. Nicholson, for Mr. Joseph Gibson.

Wooden brig James, built Nicolson, Whitehaven, 1812, 208 tons

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 10 March 1812]:
Whitehaven: Tuesday last a fine new vessel was launched here, called the JAMES, burthen 208 tons; built by Mr. Samuel Nicholson, for Capt. John Taylor.

Built Thomas Cowan.

Julius Caesar S 1811
Wellington Bg 1811
Nicholson Bg 1811
Hartley Bg 1811
Mary Sm 1812
Abbey Bg 1812
Millom Bg 1812
Henry Bg 1813
Bridget Sl 1813
Caesar FV 1813
Fame Sr 1813
Two Sisters FV 1814
Laurel Sr 1816

Wooden ship Julius Caesar, built Thomas Cowan, Whitehaven, 1811. 305 tons. Armed (10 9-pounder carronades). Owned Piries for trade to Surinam.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 29 January 1811]:
Thursday last, a fine new vessel was launched here, called the JULIUS CAESAR built by Mr. Cowen; for Messrs. Stitt, Hammond, and Co.

Wooden brig Wellington, built Thomas Cowan, 1811. 225 tons. Registered Bideford 1843, then London 1850. 225 tons. In LR to 1851, owned Dixon, London, master Lawson. Voyage Seaham to London, with coal, sank off Cromer, 3 October 1850, crew saved.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 08 June 1811]:
A fine new vessel, of 224 tons, called the Wellington, was yesterday launched from Mr. Cowan's yard, Whitehaven.

[from Arbroath Guide - Saturday 04 October 1851]:
The Wellington, Lawson, of and for London from Seaham, yesterday struck on Cromer Outer Knowl, during a very heavy gale, and shortly after sunk. The crew took to the boat, and were picked up by the sloop Sarah, Alderton, of Ipswich.

Wooden brig Nicholson, built Cowan, Whitehaven, 1811, 122 tons. ON12005. For sale 1831 at Harrington. BU 1876 when owned Hodgson, registered Workington. More history.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 26 October 1811]:
On Thursday se'nnight, the Nicholson, burthen 171 tons, (built by Mr. Cowen); and on Monday the Comet, intended for a Liverpool trader, and built Messrs. W. Stitt and Co. for Messrs. Barker and Sons, were launched at Whitehaven.

Wooden brig Hartley, built Thomas Cowan, Whitehaven, 1811.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 07 December 1811]:
Saturday last, a fine new vessel was launched by Mr. Cowen, of Whitehaven, called the Hartley, of the burthen of 261 tons; built for Messrs. A. Sibson and Co.

Wooden smack Mary , built T Cowan, Whitehaven, 1812. 1

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 May 1812]:
A few days ago, was launched here, by Mr. Cowan, a beautiful new smack, called the MARY, intended for the fishing trade.

Wooden brig Abbey (Abby in LR), built T Cowan, Whitehaven, 1812. 104 tons. Owned Field.

[from Carlisle Journal 29 August 1812]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: On Wednesday sennight a vessel called Abbey was launched from the yard of Mr Cowen for Captain Field.

Wooden brig Millom (Milham in LR), built T Cowan, Whitehaven, 1812. 182 tons. By 1818 owned Whiteside.

[from Carlisle Journal 5 September 1812]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: Last week a vessel called Millom was launched from the yard of Mr Cowen for Captain Tomlinson.

Wooden brig Henry (Henry Hastings in LR), built T Cowan, Whitehaven, 1813, 77 tons. Owned Hastings.

[from Carlisle Journal 6 February 1813]:
Shipbuilding at Whitehaven: On Saturday morning a vessel called Henry was launched from the yard of Mr Cowen (sic) for Captain Wheeler.

Wooden sloop Bridget, built Thomas Cowan, 1813.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 30 March 1813]:
Yesterday morning, a fine new sloop, called the BRIDGET, was launched here by Mr Cowan.

Wooden fishing smack Caesar, built Thomas Cowan, 1813. 30 tons.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 01 June 1813]:
On Saturday last, a new smack, intended for the fishery, (about 30 tons burthen) was launched here. She called the CAESAR; built by Mr Cowan

Wooden schooner Fame, built Thomas Cowan, 1813.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 June 1813]:
Tuesday last, a fine new schooner, called the FAME, was launched here; built Mr. Cowan.

Wooden smack Two Sisters, built Thomas Cowan, 1814. FV 50 tons.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 July 1814]:
Saturday last, was launched from the building yard of Mr Thomas Cowen, a new smack called the TWO SISTERS, nearly 50 tons burthen, to be employed in the fishing trade.

Wooden schooner Laurel, built Thomas Cowan, 1816. 77 tons

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 16 July 1816]:
Tuesday last, a fine new schooner, called the LAUREL, was launched from the building Yard of Mr Cowan.

Sailing vessel built Middleton, Whitehaven, This vessel was built on the beach north of the harbour, almost single-handed, by William Middleton.

Lowther Castle Sr 1833

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]:
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.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 30 October 1841]:
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]

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 27 August 1842]:
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.

Sailing vessels built Eilbeck, Whitehaven. Possibly he arranged for a shipwright to build some vessels for him.

Sarah Sr 1838
Elizabeth Sr 1839

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]:
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.

Possibly relevant [from Preston Guardian - Saturday 12 October 1850]:
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.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 09 September 1851]:
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.

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]:
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]:
The schooner Elizabeth, Adamson, which was driven on shore during the gale of the 17th instant, near St. Bees Head, was got off on Sunday morning and towed to Whitehaven by the Earl of Lonsdale steamer. The vessel has received little or no damage.

[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]

[from Workington Free Press and Solway Pilot - Saturday 09 October 1875]:
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.

Built John Harrison; also Younghusband and Harrison.

Transit Sn 1817
Jason Bg 1818
Union Sn 1819
Neptune Sn 1820
Triton Sr 1820

Wooden brig/snow Transit, built Harrison & Younghusband, Whitehaven, 1817. 220 tons. Owned Harrison. Registered Whitehaven 49/1825, 219 tons. ON9207. In MNL to 1864. In LR to 1863, marked LOST. Driven ashore near Parton, January 1863 - but sold and repaired. Voyage Quebec to Liverpool, with timber, ashore on N side of Magdalen Islands, 18 November 1863, 7 crew lost, 3 saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 18 March 1817]:
Yesterday a fine new vessel, called the TRANSIT, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Harrison and Younghusband. She is advertised to sail tor Quebec.

[from Cork Constitution - Tuesday 24 April 1832]:
The Brig Transit, of Whitehaven, sailed on Sunday the 15th from Warrenpoint, with one hundred passengers, emigrants, for Quebec, and put into Bangor, County Down, on the 16th inst.,for medical assistance, three of the passengers having died, with all the symptoms of cholera, and another passenger and the Captain being ill. The vessel remains in quarantine at Bangor.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 22 January 1863]:
Severe storm.... The first vessel that was seen in the morning to be making for the harbour, was the brig Transit, Captain Levison, of Whitehaven, which left Dublin with ballast. Mr. Nicholson, the harbour master, was standing upon the Old Quay at the time, and, the aid of his glass, saw that the vessel had lost her sails, and that she was being carried by the wind towards Lowca. Mr. Nicholson at once proceeded to the office on the North Wall, where he procured the rockets for the purpose of rendering assistance to the distressed vessel. He next proceeded to the railway station at Bransty, accompanied by a number of railway workmen, and a special train was kindly placed at his service. Mr. Henry Cook, secretary to the Whitehaven railways, and Mr. Monks, station master at Bransty, also accompanied the train, and rendered all the assistance in their power. By the time that Mr. Nicholson and his volunteers arrived at Lowca, the vessel had beached, and means were being adopted for the purpose of landing the crew. A rope had been passed from the vessel number of men employed at Lowca Ironworks, who were busily engaged in landing the men. While this was being done, the rope unfortunately broke, and one of the crew was precipitated into the water. There was, however, another rope attached to the man, and he was thus, with a little difficulty, landed safely on shore, though he was in a rery exhausted state. The crew were all safely landed, and the rockets were not required. The vessel has not received much damage, but it is difficult to say when she will be got off the beach. Great praise is due Mr. Nicholson and the men for their manful and timely exertions to relieve the crew, and also to the officials at the railway, for the promptitude with which they placed a special train at the disposal of Mr. Nicholson. [Lowca ironworks were about a mile or two up the coast from Whitehaven]

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 08 December 1863]:
LOSS THE BRIG TRANSIT AND SEVEN OF HER CREW. A great deal of painful excitement was created at Whitehaven yesterday, by the receipt of intelligence of the loss of the brig Transit, of this port, on the north side of the Magdalen Islands, the bad news being still more lamentable from the fact that the captain and six of his crew, were lost with the ship. A letter was received yesterday by Mr. Rothery, West Strand, the managing owner of the ill-fated vessel, and which is written by James Corkhill, the mate.
Dating Nova Scotia, Pictow, Nov. 26th, the mate says: I write this letter to let you know of the loss of the brig Transit, with the captain and six hands. It was very thick weather, with a gale of wind; we lost the brig on the north side of the Magdalen Islands, (Gulf of St. Lawrence), on the 10th of this month. I should have written sooner, the packet which brought us to Pictow is the first that left the Island since we got ashore; we came here this morning; the packet is the last one that will leave the Magdalen Islands this winter, and if we had not come with this one we should have had to stop until next June. There are only three of us left, so we are coming home to Liverpool in the Pathfinder, belonging to this port. The Transit is a total wreck.
... Next morning, the Captain and six of the crew took the boat to try to get on shore, but the surf was running so heavily that the boat was upset and they were all lost. We who were saved are: Joseph Corkhill, mate; James Routledge, cook and steward; John Atkinson, able seaman. The men who were lost were: Captain James Moat; Richard Groves, boatswain; John M'Quirk, able seaman, Joseph Brian, AB; James Colls, AB; Barnet Morgan, ordinary seaman; John Clark, boy. ...
The Transit, it will be remembered, lay a long time on shore at Parton, where she was purchased by her present owners and after undergoing repairs, she was dispatched to Quebec for timber, for Messrs. Jackson of this port. ...

Wooden brig Jason, built Harrison, Whitehaven, 1818. 159 tons. Initially owned Harrison. For sale 1821, advertised as a collier. In LR to 1827, owned Vance, master Boag/Poog, trading from Belfast.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 12 May 1818]:
We were misinformed last week, respecting the name of the vessel launched on Monday and bound for Montreal. She is called the JASON, (not Jessy) burthen 159 tons, and is fitted in a superior style, under the inspection of Capt. Brown, R. N. agent for Transports. [built Harrison]

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 16 November 1819]:
FOR SALE by Private Treaty, the brig Jason, now lying in the Port of Whitehaven, One Hundred and Fifty Nine Tons per Register; Coppered and Copper-fastened; only Sixteen Months old; is abundantly found in Stores, wanting Nothing but provisions to proceed on any Voyage. Apply to Messrs. John Harrison, and Co. at the Old Brewery Office.
Who have also for Sale, a NEW VESSEL, faithfully built, nearly ready to launch; Burthen about One Hundred and Seventy Tons per Register.[possibly Neptune]

Wooden snow Union, built Younghusband, 1819, 168 tons. Owned by her master, Wallace, for Whitehaven - Dublin trade. In LR1832uw, master Cowman for Liverpool - Newfoundland trade. Lost 1832 Red Island near Quebec.

[from Carlisle Journal - Saturday 09 January 1819]:
Last week, a fine new coppered vessel, of the burthen of 169 tons register, called the UNION, was launched at Whitehaven from the building yard of Messrs. Harrison & Co.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Tuesday 04 September 1832]:
The Union, Cowman, from Liverpool and Newfoundland, was totally lost on Red Island, near to Quebec. [arrived Newfoundland 30 May, having suffered some damage from ice]

Wooden snow Neptune, built Harrison & Co., Whitehaven, 1820. 174 tons. LR1825 gives owner Younghusband of Whitehaven. LR1830 Owned Gibson. Then master and owner John Saul, London, to 1837, when for sale. Not in LR1838. Possibly sold foreign.

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 01 April 1820]:
On Wednesday last, was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Harrison & Co. Whitehaven, a fine coppered brig, register 174 tons, called the Neptune.

[from Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser - Thursday 02 March 1837]:
SALE... The Brig NEPTUNE, built at Whitehaven in 1820, 174 tons old measurement, and stands AE 1; Is coppered and copper-fastened; carries a large cargo, and is well adapted for any trade her size may suit. John Saul, master. Lying In the West India Export Dock. For particulars apply Master, on board ...

Wooden schooner Triton, built Younghusband, Whitehaven, 1820, 62 tons. In 1828 registered Whitehaven, and listed as built Younghusband. Registered Maryport 14/1840. ON8736. In MNL built Whitehaven 1820. Foundered east of Great Orme, 4 July 1876, crew saved.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 02 May 1820]:
John Harrison & Co: who also have for sale, a vessel, building, about 150 tons measurement.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Monday 15 September 1823]:
The Coppered schooner Triton, Hinde, sailed hence the same day [Wednesday] for Liverpool.

[from Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 11 July 1876]:
The Triton, of Maryport, sprang a leak and sank on the 4th inst. in Landrillo Bay.

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 02 September 1876]:
A Board of Trade inquiry into the foundering at sea of the schooner Triton, of Maryport, has terminated in the court censuring Capt. Watkin Hughes, managing owner of the schooner, for proceeding on his voyage short-handed.

Built Andew Green, Whitehaven.

Margaret Sr 1825

Wooden schooner, Margaret, built Andrew Green, Whitehave, 1825. 50 tons

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 11 January 1825]:
On Thursday morning, a fine new schooner, built by Mr. Andrew Green, called the MARGARET of about 50 tons register, was launched at this port. She is intended for the coasting trade

William Huddart, Whitehaven.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 11 November 1865]:
WILLIAM HUDDART, Late Managing Builder for many years to Messrs. T. and J. BROCKLEBANK, at Whitehaven, who have now declined the Shipbuilding Business, he begs respectfully to intimate to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has taken and entered upon the Premises lately occupied by Messrs L. Kennedy and Co., where he intends carrying on SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING,

Trial Sr 1867
Florist Bn 1869
Maria FV 1870

Wooden schooner Trial, built William Huddart, Whitehaven, 1867. 93 tons, ON58181. Later registered Ramsey, then Newry. By 1920 named Mollusc of Newry, probably as a barge to be towed. Register closed 1939. More history

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 23 February 1867]:
On Saturday morning a launch took place from the ship building yard of Mr W. Huddart, near the North Wall. Mr Huddard's building yard adjoins that formerly occupied by Mr Brocklebank, of Liverpool, for which noted establishment, Mr Huddard was for 15 years a builder. The vessel launched on Saturday was a schooner named the Trial built by Mr Huddard for the general coasting trade. The dimensions are: Length, 76 feet, 6 inches; breadth, 19 feet, 1 inch; depth, 10 feet; registered tonnage, 104 12-100ths. She is built of high class material, and is classed A 1 at Lloyd's for 8 years.

Wooden brigantine Florist, built William Huddart, Whitehaven, 1869. 126 tons, ON58189. Owned Kelly, Whitehaven. Crew list to 1882. Voyage Swansea to Belfast, storm damaged, abandoned, 24 November 1882, in Cadigan Bay. 3 out of 6 crew lost [including Owen Michael]. More history.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 23 November 1882]
.... The Florist was built here in 1869 by Mr Huddart, and was a strong, well-found ship, she was not insured. Mr. W. E. Kelly was the managing owner,

Wooden smack Maria, built William Huddart, Whitehaven, 1870. 24 tons, ON67121. Registered Whitehaven. Wrecked 20 August 1926 at Harrington. More history

[from Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 23 August 1926]:
MARIA, sailing trawler, of Whitehaven, drifted ashore near Harrington during southwest gale yesterday evening; two of crew of three men were drowned while attempting to land in own boat. (Whitehaven, Aug. 21.)

Shepherd & Leech.

James Davidson Bkn 1865
Ann Humphreys Bkn 1865
Elizabeth Kelly Bn 1866
Ann Middleton Bg 1867
Pearl Sr 1867
Miriam Bn 1868
Chrysolite Sr 1869
Sea Mew Sm 1870
Beckermet Bn 1871

Wooden barquentine James Davidson, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1865, 198 tons, ON47790. Launched April 1865. Later barque rigged. For sale 1887, as a barquentine. In MNL to 1888, owned Brazilian Coal Co., Cardiff. Sailed Cardiff to Rio de Janeiro, arriving 25 December 1887. Possibly then used as a hulk. More history

Wooden barquentine Ann Humphreys, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1865. 160 tons ON53132. Launch November 1865. Reg closed 1900. Voyage from Ipswich to Plymouth, sunk by collision off South Coast, 2 August 1900. More history

[from Shields Daily News - Friday 03 August 1900]:
A SCHOONER SUNK. Safety of the crew. A Lloyd's Gravesend message says the Hispania, of Shields, from Llanelly, passed early this morning for Waddel's Wharf, with bulwarks damaged on the starboard side, having been in collision early yesterday morning between the Owers Light and Beachy Head with the schooner Ann Humphreys, of Whitehaven, for Plymouth. The schooner foundered. Crew aboard Hispania. [master Richard T Hall]

Wooden brigantine Elizabeth Kelly, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1866. 116 tons, ON53135. Registered Whitehaven, then Dublin. Voyage Treport to Drogheda, with phosphate, lost, 17 November 1893, off Cherbourg. More history

[from Dundalk Herald - Saturday 25 November 1893]:
LOSS OF A DROGHEDA BRIGANTINE. Drogheda, Wednesday. To-day intelligence reached here that the brigantine, Elizabeth Kelly (John Kieran, owner and master) had been lost in the storm of Friday last, while on her voyage to Drogheda from Treport, near Havre. The crew were saved. The vessel was 230 tons register [sic]. and laden with phosphate for the Drogheda Chemical Manure Company. She was lost off Cherbourg. The captain and crew, who were saved by rocket apparatus by the French coastguards, were afterwards very kindly treated by them, receiving also supplies of clothing and money. The vessel was uninsured.

Wooden brig Ann Middleton, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1867, 174 tons. ON53140. Registered Whitehaven. MNL to 1868. Voyage Agrigento to Ipswich, with sulphur, departing 20 January 1869, missing, all 8 crew lost.

[from Whitehaven Herald and Cumberland Advertiser - Saturday 15 May 1869]:
SUPPOSED LOSS OF A WHITEHAVEN BRIG AND ALL HANDS. There is too much reason to fear that the Whitehaven brig, Anne Middleton, has gone down with all hands. The Anne Middleton was 180 tons register, and Mr Thomas Middleton, of this town, was her managing owner. On the 20th January last she sailed from Girgenti, in Sicily, for Ipswich, with a cargo of sulphur, and has never been heard of since. For weeks those interested in the vessel or her crew have been almost, hoping against hope, but the vessel is now so long overdue that there can be little doubt as to her fate and that of her unfortunate crew. When she sailed from Girgenti she had on board a crew of eight, all told. The master (Captain Mossop), the mate (John Stevenson), and three apprentices belonging to Whitehaven. Captain Mossop leaves a widow and one child. Stevenson was just married before he went on his last voyage. The names of the apprentices are John Lancaster, Peter Street; John Johnston, Duke Street; and John Kelly. The vessel was partially insured. The Anne Middleton was built by Messrs. Shepherd and Co., of this town, and was launched in January, 1867.

Wooden schooner Pearl, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1867. 3-masted. 96 tons, ON58186. Registered Whiteaven, then Waterford, then Gloucester, owned Carrickfergus, then Cardiff. Reg closed 1927. Voyage, with coal, ashore near Old Head of Kinsale, 19 December 1927, all 4 crew lost. More history

[from Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 20 December 1927]:
The schooner, Pearl, of Colchester [sic, Gloucester] with a cargo of coal, went ashore, last night, at Garret's Strand, near the Old Head of Kinsale (Co. Cork), and it is feared all hands are lost. Cries of distress were heard from the vessel, and with the aid of a motor-lamp, she was seen ashore on the rock about a quarter of a mile from the shore. A number of the crew were seen clinging to the masts, and rockets were sent out, but the cries died away and no further response was made from the ship, soon broke up and sank.

[from Gloucester Citizen - Wednesday 28 December 1927]:
THE WRECK OF A GLOUCESTER SCHOONER. A third body has been washed ashore from the wreck the Gloucester schooner Pearl off the South Cork coast, and has been identified as that of a man named Richards. The only member of the crew now missing is Reginald Cook, 21, Olive-street, Runcorn. [2 bodies washed up earlier, presumed to be Captain Gordon, and an Oriental]

Wooden brigantine Miriam, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven, 1868, 126 tons, ON58187. Registered Whitehaven, owned Joseph Shepherd. Voyage Newcastle to Oporto, with coal, stranded entrance to Oporto, 11 November 1871, crew of 6 saved.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 07 December 1871]:
OPORTO Dec. 1: The Miriam, from Newcastle, which went on the rocks at the bar Nov. 11, has sunk close to the Castello da Foz. [rocks described as Felgueira Rocks]

Wooden schooner Chrysolite, built William Huddard, Whitehaven, 1869. 128 tons, ON58190. Registered Whitehaven, then Penzance, then Manchester. Reg closed 1918. Voyage Swansea to Treguier, with coal, departing 3 August 1918, sank by collision, in Bideford Bay, crew of 4 lost. More history

[from South Wales Daily News - Thursday 31 October 1918]:
Missing... The schooner Chrysolite, of Manchester, which sailed from Swansea for Treguier on August 3 with a cargo of coal, and is believed to have been run down in Bideford bay on August 6 last.

[from Cornishman - Wednesday 30 July 1919]:
THE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER CHRYSOLITE. PIECE OF SAIL THE SOLE CLUE. A local action produced a unique scene in the Central Hall, at the Law Courts, London, on Friday. This was the inspection on the tessellated pavement of the court, by Mr. Justice Horridge, in his red gown and two gold-braided Trinity Masters, of a piece of sail, the sole clue to a mystery of the sea - the loss without other trace, of a schooner and her crew. The owners of the schooner Chrysolite, of Penzance, brought the action against the owners of the steamship Gerent, alleging that in the darkness of August 6th last, in the Bristol Channel, the Gerent, while carrying her lights screened, ran down the schooner, of which with her crew, no word was ever again heard. The defendants admitted collision, but said that there was nothing to show it was with the Chrysolite. However, a torn piece of sail was found on the Gerent's stem, and the case was adjourned a day or two ago to enable the relic to be brought to the courts and examined by the judge and the Elder Brethren. [judge decided for the defendants, since Gerent kept a good look-out]

Wooden smack Sea Mew, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven 1870, launched November 1870. Registered Whitehaven 1870, 31 tons, ON58193. Registered Whiteaven. In 1866, owned Portaferry, 32 tons. Voyage Portaferry to Solway, with wheat, driven ashore on Galloway coast, 7 December 1886, all 3 crew lost.

[from Galloway Gazette - Saturday 11 December 1886]:
During the forenoon on Wednesday, portions of wreck, evidently belonging to some vessel, seamen's clothing &c., were washed on shore; and it was subsequently entertained that some vessel had struck and foundered early on that morning, or during the previous night. The following reliable particulars of the melancholy occurrence have been furnished by Mr J. Duff, Lloyd's representative for the district, who lost no time in proceeding to the wreck. The unfortunate vessel proved to be the smack, Sea Mew, of about 55 tons, formerly belonging to Whitehaven, but bought a few months ago into Portaferry, and presumably bound for some of the Cumberland ports, the cargo consisting of wheat. The vessel appears to have been on shore about low water, and from the fearful storm that was then raging along the coast, she very soon begin to break up. The small boat come on shore, and not a doubt is entertained, that the crew, probably three in number, have all perished.

[from Newtownards Chronicle & Co. Down Observer - Saturday 11 December 1886]:
A telegram has been received announcing the loss of the Seamew of Portaferry, owned by Mr James Elliott, of that town. It appears the vessel, which was on a voyage from Portaferry to Whitehaven with a cargo of wheat, was commanded by Capt Daniel M'Cullen, the seamen on board being Thomas M'Namara and Wm Coney (boy), all belonging to Portaferry.

Wooden brigantine Beckermet, built Shepherd & Leech, Whitehaven 1871, 223 tons, ON58194. Registered Whitehaven, owned Thomas Middleton, in MNL to 1883. Voyage Florida to Hartlepool, with timber, driven ashore at Sheringham, 1 October 1883, crew saved. More history.

[from Whitehaven News - Thursday 08 June 1871]:
LAUNCH OF THE BECKERMET. Shortly before the Patterdale left the stocks, the Beckermet, a fine three-masted brigantine, was launched from the yard of Messrs. J. Shepherd and Co., close by. The Beckermet is intended for the West India trade, and is a good representative of the wooden walls of old England. Mr. Thomas Middleton, Whitehaven, is the managing owner, ...

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 10 October 1883]:
Report of James Young, master of the three-masted schooner, Beckermet, of Whitehaven, 223 tons, from Cedar Keys, Florida, Jul. 24, for Queenstown for orders, with 340 tons timber, pitch pine: Proceeded, all going well up to 31st of August, when we encountered a severe westerly gale, which lasted up to the 3d of September. During the gale we shipped some very heavy seas, which started the deck load and caused the vessel to make a little water. After the gale abated, we had fine weather until we arrived at Queenstown. We left Queenstown on the 23d of September, the vessel then being in good condition. On the 23d had a fresh gale from the S.S.E., lasting 12 hours, but did no damage to the vessel. On 30th, at midnight we were off Cromer, weather very squally, wind N.N.E., split foresail and mizen, and, finding the vessel drifting towards shore, let go the starboard anchor and veered 90 fathoms of cable at 4 a.m. on 1st October, Cromer Light bearing S.E. distant seven miles. At 6 a.m., gale increasing, let go port anchor, veering out 95 fathoms of cable. At 5 p.m. starboard cable parted, and the vessel drifted. Set foretopsail and mainsail and tried to slip the port anchor, but could not do so. I then clewed up the foretopsail and paid out 73 fathoms on port cable, but the vessel still kept drifting. At 7 p.m., tide being high water, the weather squally, wind N.E., blowing a fresh gale, with a rough sea from the north, vessel stranded at Sherringham. The sea making a clean breach over the vessel, myself and crew took to the rigging, from which we were taken by the rocket apparatus. The vessel will in all probability become a total wreck, Cromer, Oct. 2.

This seems to have been the last wooden merchant vessel built at Whitehaven. From this date only small wooden vessels built: Royal Consort (FV 24t 1871); George & Lizzie (FV 24t 1872); Albatross (FV 37t 1872); Queen (Yawl 36t 1876); Princess (Yawl 35t 1878); Countess (Yawl 40t 1879); James Bruce (Yacht)

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Builder unknown, Whitehaven:

Adelphi 276t S 1796
Thomas 212/186t Bg 1800 ON1520 (lengthened 1851);
Sally 177t Bn 1804 ON14612
Rosina Sl 1821
Providence Flat 1825
Morton Bg 1825
Elizabeth 58t Sr 1829 ON9344
Lady Bentinck Bg 1836

Wooden ship Adelphi, built Whitehaven May 1796, 276 tons, for Captain Hutchinson. For sale 1802. Registered Liverpool. Undertook triangular (slave) voyages: 80036, 80037 1802-4. Captured April 1805 after landing slaves.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 17 May 1796]:
The following new vessels have been launched within the last ten days, viz. at Whitehaven, the ADELPHI, Capt. Hutchinson; ...

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 24 April 1802]:
Sale ... THE GOOD SHIP ADELPHI, Burthen, per register, 276 tons, built at Whitehaven, in 1796, under particular inspection; is well found, and was copper sheathed and bolted in January, 1801, sails fast, carries large cargo, and is a complete ship in every respect. Dimensions, per register Length, 92 feet 2; breadth, 26 feet 9 inches; depth, 17 feet....

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 27 April 1805]:
LIVERPOOL, April 22. The Adelphi, Robinson, from Africa for Jamaica, is captured and carried into Porto Rico.

Wooden flat Providence, built Whitehaven, for carrying stone, 1825.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 05 April 1825]:
This morning a large Flat intended for the conveyance of stones for the New Pier, called the PROVIDENCE, was launched from the beach near Mr. Scott's yard.

Wooden sloop Rosina, built Whitehaven 1821, 49 tons, registered Carlisle 20/1836, then 2/1855, owned T Wilson, ON16201. For sale 1854, at Carlisle, described as a schooner. BU 1870.

Wooden brig Morton, re-built Whitehaven 1825, 152 tons (om),. Voyages found with master Bell from 1825, then master Creighton from September 1834. By 1839, her master was Thomas Kelly. Shares for sale 1841. Voyage Liverpool to St John's Newfoundland; then on to Quebec, wrecked near Cape North, Cape Breton Island, 15 May 1849, crew saved. Location probably Neil's Harbour.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 December 1825]:
On Saturday was launched from the same [Patent] Slip, another fine brig, called the MORTON, 152 tons register, re-built from the Blake, for Bell, of this port.

[from Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 27 December 1834]:
Heroic Conduct of the Captain of a Collier. Yesterday morning the Morton, Captain Creighton, from Whitehaven with coals, struck upon the Kish Bank, Dublin Bay, when, in despite of all entreaty, the crew abandoned their captain and the vessel, leaving him in a most perilous situation, having refused even to set the pumps in order ere they left the ship. The gallant captain, whose conduct is above all praise, refused to leave the vessel whilst any hope remained; he took the helm, determined to get her off the bank or perish in the attempt. The tide was rising rapidly, and in a short time the Morton cleared the bank. ... Owned Mr Bell, Whitehaven.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Wednesday 13 June 1849]:
Sydney, C.B., May 22. The Morton, Kelly, of Whitehaven, was wrecked at Nicks [sic], near Cape North, on the 15th of May, crew saved. The wreck has been sold for £30.

[from Shipping and Mercantile Gazette - Thursday 21 June 1849]:
WHITEHAVEN. June 19; The Morton, Kelly, of this port, was totally lost at Niche Harbour [sic] near Cape North, on the 15th of May. After having discharged a cargo of salt at St John's (Newfoundland), she sailed on the 11th May, for Quebec, and in the evening spoke the Cambrian, Roper, of this port, from Liverpool for Harbour Grace, 30 miles below St. John's; 35 days out, all well. Up to the 15th they had favourable weather, but on that day it came on a gale of wind, with a heavy fog, and having lost her foresail, were in the act of handing a new one, when the men described what they took to be ice, but before the vessel could be put about, they found they were amongst heavy breakers, and in a short time the unfortunate vessel was dashed upon the rocks. During that night, and part of the next day, they were exposed to the fury of the sea breaking over the ship, being unable to reach the land, having bilged the long boat in attempting to get her over the side; but luckily a line was got on shore, by which means the whole of the crew were saved. For two days they did not see any living being, but were at length visited by a fisherman and his son, by whom they were kindly treated, and through whose exertions they were landed at Sydney (C. B.), the 18th, 80 miles distance from where the vessel was wrecked.

Wooden brig Lady Bentinck, built Whitehaven, circa 1836, registered Whitehaven, master Joseph Hamilton. Coastal trader. Earliest newspaper mention is September 1836. Shares for sale October 1837, vessel 185 tons. Voyage Waterford to Liverpool, with grain etc, lost off Formby, 29 October 1843, all hands lost (4 or more).

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 13 September 1836]:
Whitehaven. Sailed. Lady Bentinck, Hamilton, ....

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 04 November 1843]:
Early on Sunday morning, a large portion of grain and other cargo were washed on shore between Southport and Formby, but principally near the latter place. From the marks it bears, it is evident that it is part of the cargo of the Lady Bentinck, which sailed on Thursday last from Waterford for Liverpool. The crew must all have perished, but none of the bodies have yet been recovered, nor has a vestige of the wreck been seen. The cargo was insured, but we could not learn whether the vessel was or not. A large quantity of butter has also been washed on shore near Southport, and as the Lady Bentinck had little or no butter on board, it is feared that some other vessel has shared the same unfortunate fate. [master Hamilton]

[from Liverpool Albion - Monday 20 November 1843]:
The bottom of the brig Lady Bentinck, of Whitehaven, which was lost on the Mad-wharf, has been found on the bank known by the name of Harry's Bank, between Southport and Lytham: four of the unfortunate crew have been found, and interred in the yard of Trinity Church, Southport.

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Martha 1826 brig.
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[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 West India trade.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]:
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.

Wooden ship Mindanao, built R Williamson, Harrington, 1854, 482 tons, ON23956. Registered Liverpool. Sold to Sydney, registered 28/1874. Sunk at Hong Kong in a typhoon, September 1874.

[from Liverpool Shipping Telegraph and Daily Commercial Advertiser - Thursday 18 May 1854]:
LAUNCHES. A beautiful clipper ship, called the Mindanao, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. R. Williamson, Harrington, Cumberland. She is 482 tons om. and 477 tons nm.; classed A 1 at Lloyd's for 13 years, is an admirable specimen of marine architecture, and was built for Captain J. Ponsonby, of Whitehaven.

Built Lamport, Workington.
Alpha 1851 composite screw steamer, converted to sail, brig, by 1855;
Florence Nightingale S 1855

[from Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 08 April 1830]:
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.

Wooden shipFlorence Nightingale, built Lamport, Workington, 1855, 493 tons, ON1162. Registered Liverpool.

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 20 March 1855]:
A Handsome new ship was launched from the lower yard of Mr. Lamport, Workington, yesterday, called the Florence Nightingale, built for R. Girvan Esq., Liverpool, and intended for the West Coast trade, and to be commanded Captain Gales, part owner, and who has been twelve years in that trade.

Built Wood, Maryport.
Cheshire Witch 1837 wooden paddle steamer; converted to sail, schooner, by 1854;

[from Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 19 March 1839]:
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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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]:
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.

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]:
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.

[from Preston Chronicle - Saturday 06 July 1833]:
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.

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. ....

[from Carlisle Patriot - Saturday 12 June 1824]:
There are at present six new vessels upon the stocks in the different ship yards at Whitehaven, the least of which will register upwards of one hundred tons. Few places in the North have more rapidly increased in size and importance than Whitehaven. In 1685, the whole tonnage of that port was 1871 tons; in 1824, the tonnage of four vessels alone, the Princess Charlotte, Perseverance, Cumberland, and Volunteer, amounts to 1826 tons.

Vessels registered Whitehaven, 1840, built Whitehaven: [date built and tonnage from LR, where available, and Brocklebank fleet list ()]
Active Brig R.T. Bradley Joseph Smith & others 1800 134
Affleck Brig Isaac Chester John Fell & Others 1825 237
Albion Schooner John Rigby Master & others [b Plymouth 1836 79]
Alciope Brig William Bennett Master & others 1835 199
Alert Schooner Joseph White Thomas Hammond & others 1826 123
Ant Brig Bernard Sheridan Master & others 1804 156
Antigua Packet Ship John M'Knight John, Robert & Geo. Dawson 1815 272
Ariel Brig Thomas Butler Thos. & John Brocklebank (1820 154)
Avoca Barque James Boadle Master & others 1830 255
Balfour Brig William Foster Thos. & John Brocklebank
Bleng Brig John M'Dowall Joseph Younghusband & others 1836 216
Bransty Schooner Lowther Benn Thomas Brocklebank
British Queen Brig John Robinson Robert & Henry Jefferson 1838 206
Calder Brig William Turner Joseph Younghusband & others 1837 226
Camilla Brig William Reed Anthony Bell & others 1829 165
Capella Brig Anthony Candlish Master & others 1838 117
Ceres Brig Whitehaven John Grayson Master & others 1812 154
Champion Barque Joseph Steel Master & others 1840 220
Comet Brig Edward Head Walker, Wilson, and Barwise 1811 115
Countess of Lonsdale Steamer J.T. Lamb Whitehaven Steam Navigation Co.
Courier Schooner Robert Huntress Thomas & John Brocklebank 1826 142
Cumberland Ship Isaac Nicholson Thomas & Milham Hartley 1835 298
Cumberland Ship David Power Master & others 1820 404
Cumberland Ship T Nicole Ashbridge 1810 366
Cumbrian Brig John Roper Master & others 1816 172
Dash Schooner William Huntress Thomas & John Brocklebank (1828 86)
Derwent Brig Workington Wilson Harper Robert & Henry Jefferson 1795 272
Diadem Schooner Benjamin Ellwood Master & others 1839 109
Diana Brig William Miller Thomas Twentyman & others 1819 181
Earl of Lonsdale Steamer S.V. Thompson Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Earl of Lonsdale Ship John Peile, jun. John Peile, sen. 1839 310
Eclipse Schooner Joseph Easterbrooke Thomas Hammond & others 1832 136
Eleanor Brig Thomas Potts Master & others 1802 179
Eliza Brig John Clerk John Webster & others 1801 204
Eliz. Buckham Brig ------- Scott Master & others 1837 242
Elizabeth Schooner John Adamson Robert Eilbeck & others 1839 70
Enterprise Schooner John Gibbs Thomas Hammond & others 1826 124
Express Schooner H.T. Walker Thomas Hammond & others 1827 127
Fairie Schooner Robert Fulton Thomas Brocklebank
Floraville Brig Joseph Mackinney William Younghusband & others 1828 200
Frances Brig James Ilean John Cowman & others 1837 148
Gunga Barque William Reside William Younghusband & others 1834 277
Harbinger Barque B. Candlish Master & others 1839 256
Helvellyn Barque William M'Lean W.B. Boadle & others 1826 241
Herculean Barque Joseph Grindale Thomas & John Brocklebank 1828 317
Hero Ship Robert Smallwood Henry Grayson & others 1820 388
Hindoo Barque Matthew Mawson Thomas & John Brocklebank 1831 266
Ino Ship Dennis Wheelan George Harrison 1833 233
Irt Barque H. Ludlow Thomas & John Brocklebank (1828 16)
Ituna Brig Abm. Sanderson Anthony Bell & others 1834 221
Jamaica Brig Joseph Pritt Thomas & John Brocklebank 1815 215
Jane Brig James Hudson Benjamin Barwise & others 1816 175
Jane and Jessie Brig John Campbell Master & others 1839 130
John Brig Joseph Gaitskell Abraham Bell & others
John Scott Brig Mark Robinson Master & others 1835 225
Kitty Brig Matthias Pearce Fisher & Steward & others 1765 138
Lady Bentinck Brig Joseph Hamilton Master, Anthony Bell & others
Lady S. Stewart Brig William Steel Robert & Henry Jefferson 1827 182
Lowther Castle Schooner Wm. Middleton The Master 1833 43
Malcolm Barque Jonathan Sim Master & others 1834 237
Manchester Barque G.A. Raney Thomas & John Brocklebank 1824 164
Margaret Schooner Henry Jorden Joseph Bragg [1825 46 ?]
Mary Gordon Sloop Cornelius Conning Master & others
Mercury Schooner James Broadfoot Master & others 1834 95
Morton Brig Thomas Kelly Master, Anthony Bell & others
Nile Barque J. L. Anderson Master & others 1838 224
Nimble Schooner Jacob Caldbeck Thomas Hammond & others 1819 98
Penelope Brig John Thompson Master & others 1836 140
Perseverance Barque R. B. Corkhill James Gunson & others 1832 238
Princess Charlotte Ship Michael King Thomas & John Brocklebank 1815 515
Reaper Brig John Irwen Master & others 1837 116
Ringdove Brig George Wooff John Walker & others 1839 170
Sarah Schooner Thomas Patterson Robert Eilbeck & others 1838 51
Sarah Rawes Brig Richard Clark John Webster & others 1838 158
Scipio Brig Henry Greggs John Cowman & others 1812 187
Shammon Brig John Taggart Anthony Steel & others
Sirius Schooner Jonathan Hales Master & others
Star Brig William Bee Master & others
Superior Brig G. H. Bell James Gunson & others [missing page]
Thomas Brig Josiah Edmondson W. F. Nicholson & others 1800 211
Transit Snow Wm. Braithwaite James Potts & others 1817 217
Triton Schooner Robert Cormick Thos. Cormick & Wm. Cormick 1820 73
Vanguard Brig M. B. Walker Master & others 1833 238
Volunteer Barque Alexander M'Minn John Barwise & others 1836 242
Warlock Barque James M'Minn James M'Minn & others 1840 291
Wasdale Brig John Pagen Joseph Tyson & others 1837 177
Watkins Brig John Whiteside Master & others 1834 236
Westmorland Brig John Hunter T. & J. Brocklebank 1814 196
Whitehaven Brig Benjamin Turner Joseph Russell & others 1825 150
Wilkinson Brig Robert M'Cartney Abraham Bell & others 1814 217
William & Mary Brig Isaac Martin Anthony Steel & others [1768 24 ON8669]
Woodville Brig I. C. Hellon Master & others 1839 159
Zephyr Brig John Wearen Anthony Bell & others 1818 170

Registered Harrington, 1840, built Whitehaven:
Buoyant Brig Matthew Sanley Master & others 1828 130
Hebe Snow John Gibson Edward Irven & others 1787 100
Nicholson Brig Joseph Key Wm. Maxwell Johnston & others 1811 165
Sally Brig William Ditchburn Master & others 1804 183
Tampico Brig John Winder Master & others

Registered Workington, 1840, built Whitehaven:
Mary Ann Galliot John Bryce Master & others 1794 141

Registered Maryport, 1840, built Whitehaven:
Hope Brig Adam Duff John Garrett & others 1766 102
Hope Brig John Douglas James McNeel & others 1808 243
Lady Gordon Ship James Turner Thomas Scurr & others 1817 283
Neptune Smack Henry Melmore Thomas Asbridge

Registered Carlisle, 1840, built Whitehaven:
Britannia Brig James Holliday John Hewitt & others 1802 200
Rosina Sloop Anthony Glover John Wilson & others

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