Here is the eleventh "position paper" for the Harbour Research project. Corrections and additions are welcomed. The purpose of the document is to seek people who will undertake serious research on aspects of the history of the harbour. JR 2012
Scarborough.Shipping Lists
We do have other and more complete shipping lists. These extra lists are not all familiar and are circulated to illustrate aspects of the history of the port.
Early types of Shipping
The Danes and Norsemen came to England in long open boats with oars and a square sail or both. Borough seals of early date show the single mast vessel with one square sail fixed ona horizontal yard, supported by shrouds and a forestay.Fpre, mast ehad and stem castles portraya daption to war
The tolls levied at scarborough in the 14th century distinguished great vessels arriving with fish and salt from “somecca” , presumed smaller and from (fishing) boats. A “cobel” is mentioned at Middlesbrough in 1301 Local mariners once gained temporary control of some larger Friesland “cogges”, of 40-80 tons.in 1296.
Two and three masted ships were more common in the 15th century and a wider variety of craft are mentioned. The Scarborough fishing fleet included local batellae (boats) and cobellae (cobles) for inshore work. Also named were “farcostae” and northsefare. Five man crews are common..Peter Shilbottle had a five man cobble. John Skinne owned half a finian boat, a northsea boat, and half a coble.
It was claimed inc 1565 that there had been fifty smallships for fishing of twenty or thirty or 30 ton apiece at scarborough .Nowthere were only six along with four crayers `as boats and ships had been taken by enemies.Another source said that
Scarborough had 8 “topmen”, Bridlngton four , Whitby four and Filey two .in 1580
In 1747, Scarborough had about 80 vessels, of which one was over 500 tons, five over 400 ,thirteen over 300, seventeen over 200 and another thirty over 100 tons burthen. (B)
Scarborough ships in in 1336
The Katherine . Adam de Seamer, owner , 15 tons small, lacking gear
Srt Maribote “ 10 broken
the Margaret “ 10 very small
the Katherine. William Sage 16 bad condition
the Bartholomew “ 8 very small
The Margaret. Stephen the Taverner 20 without tackle
the Bartholomew “ 10 broken
The Margaret William Cut 20 short of gear
The Laurence John Lymebrenner 17 small, lacking tackle
The Katrina John of Redcar 12 very small, bad condition
Scarborough ships in 1339
Henry the coroner, William Sage & Robert of Hutton - The George - 20 tons
-Stephen the taverner - The Margaret - 25 tons
-Adam of Seamer(small,lacking gear) - The Katherine - 20 ton
-John Limeburner - 16 tons
-William Sage - The Jenet - 20 tons
-Roger of Helpertthorpe 15 tons
February 1548. Certificate of the Ships of Scarborough
The John Baptiste, 80 tons, owner - William Lokwode, master - John Gray, with 10 men
The Mare Grace, 55 tons, owner - William Girdler, master - Thomas Shakills, with 7 men.
The Mare Kateryn,50 tons, owners - Robert Neightgaill, William Kenros and Robert Banke, master- Robert Banke, with 7 men
The Mare James, 58 tons, owner - William Kenros,master -Lawrence Bedon,with 8 men
The Mary Sithe, a little work ship, 26 tons, owner & master - Nicholas Clarke, with 3 men
Fishing boats which cannot sail to any ports without pilots but only to the fishing seas. 1548
TheGabrell, 50 tons, owners - William Percy and Richard Denande, master - Richard Denande, with 6 men
The Blithe, 40 tons, owners - William Kenros and John Stephenson, master-John Stephenson,with 6 men
The George, 40 tons, owners-John Mcrwood and William Kenros, master-John Bedom,with 5 men.
The Bartholomew, 55 tons, owner- Richard Conyers, master-John Beforde, with 6 men
The Cudbarte, 40 tons, owner - William Lokwood, master - Robert Craill, with 6 men
The James of Barwike, 20 tons, owner - Sir William Eure, captain of Berwick, master- John Batte,with 6 men .
The Thomas, 40 tons, owners - William Kenros and Uxor Bedom, master- Thomas Londe with 6 men
The Trynitie, 50 tons, owners - Francis Kyldaill, Robert Banke and WilliamStoxley, master-John Osten, with 6 men.
The Cristofer, 50 tons owners-Robert Rawghton andThomas Browne, master - Robert Shipperde, with 5 men .
Shipping belonging to the ports. 1701 (S.K. Jones) Shipping Register
London 560 (84.882) 10065 151
Bristol 165 (17.338 tons) 2359 men (av tons 105
Yarmouth 143 ( 9914) 668 69
Exeter 121 (7107) 978 59
Hull 115 (7564) 187 66
Whitby 109 (6819)(8292) 650(571) 63(75)
Liverpool 102 (8619) 1101 84
Scarbro 100 (6860) 605 69
Whitehaven 90 (7205) 725 66
Bideford 84 (6299) 977 74
Newcastle 63 (11.000) 580 174
Sunderland 48 (3890) 193 81
Bridlington 41 (2470) 212 60
Ipswich 39 (1170) 576 286
total 2944 (182562) 17758 (176 boys) 62
Ships out of Scarborough in 1727, concerned in the coal trade from the Tyne and in which the Earl of Scarborough (a Durham coal mineowner) had shares. 19 ( included two from Filey. (information from Mrs.S McGeown)
Scarborough
Happy Return. Master Thomas ............
Loving Hart. John Harrison
Unity William wade
Concorde. Richard Bell
Endeavour John Lawson
The eagle William Fowler
William and Ann Stephen Bilbrough
The Jane. William Matthews
the george William Cappelby
Happy Return Wm Wilson
Francis John Nessfield
Friendship John Brothwaite
The John John huntress
The Three Brotehrs William Barker
The Hopewell Thomas Fletcher
The Hopewell George Mainprize
The Patience Robert Stephenson
Some ships built at Scarborough
1772. Fishing vessel Chris and William built at Scarborough 42 tons
1773. Fishing vessel Eneavour built at Scarborough. 46 tons
1773. Fishing vessel Providence built at Scarborough . 46 tons
1775. Brigantine Diligence built at Scarborough 71 tons
1776 The Marwood built by John Tindall abut 62 feet keel was launched for Fred Cornwall.
1776 .Snow Providence built at Scarborough 333 tons
1777. Fishing vessel HappyReturn built at Scarborough , 46 tons.
1778 Briganteen Friendship built at Scarborough 88 tons
1783 23.May Ship “Harmony” launched from George Moorsom’s yard. She did not run a quarter of her length down the ways.Two men at work there had each a leg jammed.One was amputated above the knee and the other above the ankle. The vessel was launched the next day.(Mem Scarb 49)
1784. Brigantine Endeavour bult at Scarborough. 137 tons
1784. Brigantine Seine built at Scarborough. 186 tons
1784. Brigantine Blessings Increase buitl at Scarborough. 109 tons
1784. Fishi8ng vessel Endeavour built at Scarborough, 43 tons
1785-4 March Sea Nymph launched by Tindall for Todd and Cornwall, 12- or 13 keels (MemScarb179)
1785. Brigantine Catherine built at Scarborough 85 tons
1785. BrigantineCo nquest built at Scarborough 82 tons
1786. Brigantine Thetis buitl at Scarborough 70 tons
1790.March 11. Jhn Fowler launched the Nautilus about 14 keels, for Wyvill Todd and Cornwall
1791. 14 April Amphitrite , 24 keels launched by J. Fowler
1794 A three masted vessel building with masts fixed, fell over in Heward’s stocks near the Sandside long Room.
1811. The Fortitiude 444 tons launched at Tindall yard
1813. Robert Tindall launched the “MulgraveCastle”
1820. 1.2. Sea Nymph launched by Tindall for Stockdale & co.Lost 2.3.
15.3. Minerva launched by Riby’s
15.4 .Eagle launched by Porrrett for GeorgeTaylor
25.5.Jane launched by G.Smith for Ralph Hutchinson
26.6.Schooner Ribston launched by Porret
22.7. Brig Cognac launched by Riby
1821 18.1. Serapis launched by Tindall
18.4. Edward launched by Tindall for B.Fowler
5.5.Ann launched by Porret for Capt Wranges
19.5.Brig Giraffe ;launched by Riby
11.9. Mary Ann launched by Riby for Vickerman
29.10. Brig Thomas and Ann launched by G.Smith for Thos Williams
1822 9.3.Brig Merchant launched by G D Smith for Beswick
20..6. Brig Cyrus launched by Tindall
12.9.Schooner Mitford launched by Porret
2.11.Schooner Charles launched by Riby
1823 21.3.Symmetry launched by Tindall
1.4 Martha launched by Porret for Capt. Dobson
30.4.Brig Hopefull launched by Riby for WilliamOwston
8.5.Brig Providence repaired
23.8. Glennora launched by Riby for March & Barry
1824 24.2. Brown launched by Wm Newham for Reed & co
5.4.Eaton launched by Riby for Kirkus of Hull
2.5. Brig Siberia launched by Tindall for C.Hill & co.
4.5 Snow Richard launched
1885 Thomas Walker built deep sea whale fishing vessel “Snowdrop”
Scarborough Sailing Vessels. Clayton’s Register of Shipping, 1865
Name, Rig, Master. Tons. Class. When built Managing owner & his residence
Agamemnon . BK. T. Posgate. 300. A 1864 Bromhead & co.Scarb.
Albion . BK. Hochins 386. AE 1853. Pantland Hick.Scarb
Albion . SR .Simpson 54. 1839. John Longhorn,Fmr,Burniston
Alert .BG. Stephenson 107 1842 .John Stephenson.Scarb
Alfred .BK. Gronow 349. A. 1864. Hodgson Smith. Scarb
Alonzo .BG .Carnaby 254 1836. Pantland hick.Scarb
Amaranth .BK. Leadley 312. AE1. 1846. Henry Fowler. Scarb
Anna Robertson. BK. Parsons 284. AE1 1842. Richard Mosey. Scarb
Ant BG. Iley 103 1839. Jas Dodds. Scarb
Arnon BG. Bulmer 325. AE1 1850. Henry Fowler. Scarb
Artemisia BK .Chambers 328. A 1860. Alexander Tindall.Scarb
Ashberry SR .Appleyard 52.2 1839. Geo Appleyard
Asia BG. Miller 266 1811, Henry Fowler,Scarb
Ava SH (25.202) 461 1833. Isaac A Colley,Constantinople.
Avon SH. Richardson 645. A1/13 1856. Robert Tindall. Scarb
Bee BG. Parker 106 .2/3 3.2 1838. Robert Tindall. Scarb
British Monarch.BK. Tranmer 366. A1/8 1857. Richard Mosey.Scarb
Champion BK. Huntley 287.5 /6.2.1 1835. W, Mosey.Scarb
Charlotte SR. Campion 52 1842. Geo Porrett,merchant,Scarb
Clyde BG. Peek 186.A/110 1863. Robert tindall. Scarb
Concord. BK. Elders 376 .A1/10 1858. Thos Hicks.sailmaker Scarb
Contrast SK.Reason 67 1862. Jeremiah Hudson
Coral Isle BK. Tissiman 293.A1/8 1861.Thomas hicks,sailmaker. Scarb
Cornelius BG. Hodge 192 1817. Henry Fowler.Scarb
Cordlitz. BK. Worth 381 1840. W,B,Fowler,Scarb
Cumbrian BK. Husband 319. A1/9 1859. AlexTindall,Scarb
Cyrus. BG. Gibbs 141 1822 .Robert Tindall ,Scarb
Dimorlan BK. Borwood. 369 1857. Thos B.Walker.london
Dispatch SR. Ward 54 1799. Geo Porrett,merchant,Scarb
Duncan dimbar.SR.Short 67 1841. Jas Dodds.Scarb
Economy BG. (5186) 99 1820.. F.English shipchandler, Hartlepool
Eliza BG. McIntosh 202 1851. Frank Ness, Scarb
Emerald BG 326 1837. GHenry Fowler. Scarb
Empress BK.(17093) 399.A1.r 1847. John Rodham.Scarb
Eugenie BG.(20.180) 158 1844. Thos Hick,sailmaker.,Scarb
Eunomia BK.Gronow 446 A1/10 1857. Hodgson Smith. Scarb
Euphrates BK.(32348) 557 1820. Robert Tindall.Scarb
Excelsior BK.Hunter 463. A1/9 1856. Henry Fowler.Scarb
Express SR.Boyes 117 1830. James Boyes .Scarb
Gem BK.Brough 319 1850. Pantland Hick.Scarb
Glenora BG.Phillips 241 1823.B.March anchor smith Scarb
Gondola. BK.Chellerd 337.A1/7 1857. W.S.Lister SCarb
Grange. BG.Jones 213 1829. Henry Fowler. Scarb
Heather Bell. BK.Skerry 417.A1/10 1856. Pantland Hick.Scarb
Hebden BG.Bointon 260 1826 .B.Bowler.Scarb
Helena BK. Hedger 449. A1/9 1856. Hodgson smith.Scarb
Henry Reed BK.Bye 396. AE/1 1853. Henry Fowler.Scarb
Hero BG .Smith 154 1808 .Mtthew Smith.Scarb
Humber DY .J.Parker. 52.5/6.1.1 1864. A Appleyard Scarb
Iris, BK 230 1831 .Robert Tindall.Scarb
Isabel BK. Hewson 352.A1/10 1852 .Henry Fowler.Scarb
Isurium BK.Nimes 363.A1/9 1862. W.S.Lister,Scarb
Jabez BG. Sedman 222 .A1.r 1832. Wm Mosey.Scarb
John BG.Clark 176 1818. Matthew Smith. Scarb
John Stephenson. BK. Westlake 392. A1/10 1857. John Westlake,gent.Scarb
Juanita BK.Williamson 448 .A1/11 1859 .John Rodham, Scarb
Julia C.McLean. SR .Sawden 70 1850. James Dodds.Scarb
Juno SR.Wilson 78 1804. W, Ellis,Coal mcht.Scarb
Lady Head SH.Brown 664.A1/7 1857. Pantland Hick.Scarb
Life Boat SR. W Cairns 62.3/4 2.1 1843. Wm Cairns.m,mar,.Sunderland
Lily BK.Matthias 315.A1/9 1862 .Thos Hick sailmaker,Scarb
Lizzie Dransfield. SR.Appleyard 66 1859. Abraham Appleyard.Scarb
Llewellyn BG. Goddard 263.A1 r 1841. Wm, Mosey.Scarb
Lord Saumarez.BG.Harrison 182 1835. H.M.Cockerill.grocer.SCarb
Maida. BG.Nesfield 231 1825.Alex Tindall.Scarb.
Marathon BK.Gibson 324.A1/9 1858. Alex Tindall.Scarb
Marengo BK.Lilley 326.A1/9 1860.Alex tindall,Scarb
Margaret & Jane .BG.Morris 74 1802. Thos Adamson,Scarb
Margery SR.Ward 60 1837.Thos Ward, coal mchnt.Scarb
Maria SR.Hick 53 1828. Thos Hick,Sailmaker.SCarb
Maria Hardy. BG.Johnson 183 1836 .James Hurst.Sailmaker SCarb
May BG.Ditchburn 152 - Frank Ness. Scarb
May BG.Wilson 215 1839. Henry Fowler.Scarb
Mazeppa BG.Bruce 228 1837 .Alex Tindall,Scarb
Mercury BG.Gospel 95 1815. Wm Williamson,coal mcht,Scar
Minnesota SH.Laverick 846 1848. M.Hick.Scarb
Morning Star BK.Appleyard 245 1826. Robt. tindall. Scarb
Narcissus BG.J.Studley 187 1836 .Robt Tindall. scarb
Nimroud SH.Edmond 1022.A1/13 1858. Robt Tindall.Scarb
North Star BG.Daviett 231 1836. Henry Fowler.Scarb
Ocean BK.Richardson 630 AE 1 1840. Geo Willis, SCarb
Oceola BK.Pearson 289. A1/9 1863. Thos Hick,sailmaker. SCarb
Olive Branch BK.Matthias. 319.A1/11 1856 This Hick,Sailmaker, SCarb
Oscar. BG.(20/134) 173 1825. John Ripley,whitby
Palestine BK.Jones 607. A1 1863. Robt Tindall.Scarb
Pearl. BG.Smith 181 1833. Frank Ness. Scarb
Peony BK. Cooper 386.A1/13 1852 W B Fowler.Scarb
Persia BK.Chatwin 531 AE1 1838.Robt Tindall. SCarb
Phoebie BK.Stannard 226 1822.Henry Fowler.Scarb
Pleiades BG.Brown 243 1841.Matthew Smith Scarb
Portia BK.Jamieson 355 1853.Alex Tindall.Scarb
Princess Victoria.BG.Park 256 A1 r 1835. Thos hick sailmaker.Scarb
Prospect BG.Hodge 234 1840.Alex Tindall.Scarb
Ravensbourne.SH.Richardson 1150. 3/3 1.1. 1863. W H Tindall SCarb
Reaper. BG.Bulmer 244 1834?.T.B.Walker, SCarb
Reindeer BK.Yates 210 1845.AlexTindall.Scarb
Rose. BG.Champlin 223 1848.Pantland Hick
Rover SR.FitzWilliam 62 1845. M.FitzWilliam,Scarb
Saint Leonard.SR.Lancaster 55 1829. E.Wilson,coal mcht,Scarb
Saxon BK.Harrison 350 A1/9 1863 .John Rodham. Scarb
Squirrel SR.Eden 50 1786.T Marrattt,brush manufr.Scarb
Sunium BG.Matthews 269 A1/10 1857. Alex tindall.Scarb
Sylphe BG.Dodds 181 2/3 3.2 1836. Frank Ness.Scarb
Symetry BK.Waugh 382 AE1 1823.Robt Tindall. Scarb
Talitha SR.FitzWilliam 89 1841. Jas FtitzWilliam Scarb
T.E.Milledge.SH.(35130) 719 1856. R.T.Strangman,Prov Dlr.London
Teviot BK.Wheelan 433. A1/13 1859. Robt Tindall.Scarb
Thalaba SH.Williamson 941 A1/7 1861. Porrett Webster.Scarb
Thames BK.Fraser 445 A1/13 1861.Robert Tindall.SCarb
Triton BG.Smith 65 1800. Robt Jefferson, coal mcht.Scarb
Venus SR.Newton 50 1847. Thos Ward.coal mcht.Scarb
Veracity BG.Woodall 70 1813. Wm Williamson Coal mcht SCa
Violet BG (5237) 229 1839. Hy Walker. london
Wave BN. Harwood 71 1839. M.Harwood,Coal mcht Scarb
Westborough.BK.Davey 325 A1/9 1863. Henry Fowler.Scarb
William BG.boyes 128 1811.James Boyes.Scarb
William BG.robinson 277 1850. E Broomhead,Scarb
Wm McGowan. BG. Dodds 182 1851. Thos hick sailmaker Scarb
Wm &Matthew.BN.Boyes 120 1842.John Marfleet.Scarb
The 1881 Census ;Vessels in the harbour
Vessel Master
“Colibri”(Norway) Andreas Anderson mate 2 seamen
“Harriet Shiel” Thomas Simmons, mate, boatswain, cook,2 seamen,2 engineers, 3 firemen master from Stockton
Samuel Margarson, Wanderer. master mate cook 2 seamen, Norfolk
George Block norfolk master fisherman mate 2 fishermen Challenger
Edward Ford, master fisherman, mate 2 fishermen and a boy Young alfred Norfolk
William Parelin, master fisherman, Norfolk. mate 2 fishermen and cook James & Elllen
Albert Plummer master fisherman Lily, mate 2 fishermen and cook
James Sellers. Scarb master fisherman, mate 3 fishermen nil Desperandum
John smith, James clay of devon master, 3 fishermen, cook
George Whittleton. master Scarb mate 2 fishermen and boy evelyn 7 maud
Spouse shearer. Scarb master ,fisherman, mate 3 fishermen boy The Faith
am,brose Popckley, scarb master fishermen mate 2 fishermen and cook scarb Oxford Eight
Charles Fields, Scarb master fisherman Nymph mate 3 fishermen
Edward Benton Boston Tusker, engineman and fireman
Wm Woodhouse master. 2 mates seaman styeward Britannia Norfolk
Wm Earl. scarb captain 3 seamen cook Wellesley
Benjamin Naylor Hull m,aster fisherman, mate 2 fishermen cook Emma Walker
Benjamin Grimmer master fishermen Norfolk mate 2 fish cook Rhoda
Samuel johnson Boston fisherman, female, 4 fishermen and a lad escort
James W Brown London master fish, mate 2 fishermen, cook Clara ellen
John F Jackson Scarb Ruby master fish, 2 mates fisherman cook
William warner. Norfolk master mate 2 seamen cook Sir Francis Crossley
robt Banyer. Norfolk master 3 fishermen, cook skimmer of teh sea
Henry Barton driver fishrman and fireman Spurn of Lincs
Mat Sayers master fish engoineer seama, fisherman, 3 firemen floremnce
George Duck Staitehs master master seamen Grace
Jacob Robson driver fish Star o tay N shields
John Cadwalader Wales Cadwalader Jones, mate 2 seamen cook
John f Reynolds captain fish, mares 2, fisher and cook Yorkshire lass
Mark Banks. master and seaman Zipposah whitby
John Smith master Scarb Alexandra
Richard Porrit Whitby master, mate wife, child
Henry - wm mate and seaman Endeavour chatham
John Clarke norfolk master fish, fisherman, boy cook Confidence
fishrman on maid of the mill, essex
James adams, Suffolk master, mate 2 fish, cook cornelia
Stephen redaer, Kent master fish, mate 2 fish, boy Acacia
Wm master Scarb Northern belle. mate 2 fish cook
Ralf Wilson 2 engineers fisherman May
Dan Wright Suffiolk master, mare two seaman and cook
Alex Russell. master fish mate 2 fish by Intrepid Southants
