Barton upon Humber Shipbuilders
Barrow upon Humber Shipbuilders
December 27th 1821 - The public are respectfully informed that a Steam Boat is now established which regularly plies twice a day from Hull to Barton Waterside leaving Hull every morning at seven o'clock, returns from Barton at half-past nine, leaves every afternoon at four and from Barton at half-past six. Mr. T. Wood trusts this arrangement will prove of general utility to the whole country, and that every previous obstacle will be removed in crossing the Humber. The Horse Boat will continue to sail as usual.
Entry from Kelly's Trade Directory for 1855 - ‘Barton-upon-Humber is a small market town on the Humber, distant 6 miles south-west from Hull by water, 34 miles north of Lincoln, and 165 north from London. A branch of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincoln Railway leaves the town, where it joins the Great Northern Railway at Great Grimsby. It is in the Hundred of Yarborough, union of Brigg, division of Lindsey, and diocese of Lincoln, situate on the south border of the river Humber. When Edward III, issued his mandate to raise a force for the invasion of France, Barton furnished 5 ships and 91 men. The ferry business to Hull and Hessle is still carried on here by steamers belonging to the North Midland Company; but the greatest traffic is done by a branch of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincoln Railway Company to New Holland station; thence by steam boats to Hull. There are also horse and cattle boats several times a day to Hull and Hessle, Sundays excepted. The chief trade of the town is tanning, malting, brick, tile, rope and whiting manufactures; and several corn mills.’
"‘Barton upon Humber is a neat and well built market town, pleasantly situated on gently rising ground, near the south shore of the river Humber, where there is an ancient ferry to and from Hull, the distance between the two places being about six miles; there is also a ferry across the river to Hessle, on the opposite shore. Barton has now a railway station at the terminus of a branch from New Holland, so that its ferry is not so much used as formerly. Barton town is about 10 miles north of Glanford Brigg, and 6 miles south west of Hull.’ – White’s Directory 1872. "
"‘Barton Ferry Boats - Sail from hence to Barton tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at eleven o'clock, and from Barton to Hull at two o'clock, and three quarters of an hour later every succeeding day. "
August 1888 A waggonette will leave the White Swan Hotel, Barton at 9.30 a.m. on Sundays to meet the 11 a.m. boat from Hull at New Holland, to convey passengers to Barton, whence it will return in time for the last boat to Hull in the evening. The White Swan Hotel is entirely under new management and every effort will be made to promote he comfort of visitors. Wines, Spirits and Cigars of the choicest quality only. N.B. Horses and traps for Hire. S. Marchmont, Proprietor.
Barton August 1915 - No fewer than 15 Barton Watermen have gone within the last 10 days to offer themselves for the dangerous work of mine sweeping. So great has been the number that shipowners are finding the utmost difficulty in getting crews to man their ships. One waterman remarked 'We feel we must do something, we cannot be soldiers, and we are already sailors'.
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Mr. George Hill Yard, Barton.
1856 - 'Three Sisters' Yard No.1.
February 1859 'Ocean Spray' (Yard No.2) Sloop, official No.27032, April 1859 registered Hull, 1865/70 for Robert Chapman, Killingham. 1880/90 for William H. Bee, Brigg. 1900/15 for Edward Chapman, Barton On Humber.
Mr. William Hoggard, Havenside, Waterside Road, Barton.
June 1879 'Fortuna' (Yard No.1) English Oak Keel, 57 x 15 x 7 ft, 110 tons, to the order of Messrs. John & Samuel Barraclough. For the coastal trade and another similar order for the owners.
January 1881 'Fruits of Industry' (Yard No.2) English Clinker Built Oak Keel, 90 tons, to the order of Mr. George Sweeting, of Barton. Launched by Miss Edith Chapman.
1881 - 'Triune' (Yard No.3) Barge, for William Hoggard, Barton.
1881 - 'Bee'(Yard No.4) Smack, official No.91439, October 1885 registered Hull, 1890 for John E. Hall, Barton on Humber. 1900/15 for Thomas Stamp, Barton on Humber.
Messrs. Brown & Clapson, Waterside, Barton.
April 1877 - Launch of a Keel the ‘Jane’. George Brown Yard for Barton.
January 1880 - Launch of Yacht ‘Hercules’ by George Browns yard.
October 1886 - Launch of Lighter by George Brown and Sons Yard.
June 1890 'Star' English Oak Keel, 61 x 17 x 7 ft, 115 tons, to the order of George Hill.
June 1893 'Mystery' English Oak Keel, 61 x 16 x 7 ft, to the order of Messrs Barraclough & Oldridge.
November 1893 – ‘During the heavy and severe storm 13 keels were found to be sunk, which had their cargoes under hatches.'
May 1895 - Keel launched for Messrs W. & B. Barraclough.
1896 built Brown and Clapson, Barton on Humber - 'Lillian' Sloop, official No.116113, December 1902 registered Hull 55 tons, 1910 for William Aaron, 51 Albert Avenue, Hull. 1915 for William Florence, 1 Dock Street, Goole. 1920 for Robert C. Seddon, 73 Summergangs Road, Hull. 1930 for G. & T. Earle Ltd. Wilmington, Hull. 1940 for Henry Oldridge, Bedford Chambers, Scale Lane, Hull. 1947 for Victor Waddington, Boat Yard, Swinton, Yorks.
June 1897 'Active' English Oak Sloop, 61 x 15 x 8 ft, 120 tons, to the order of Captain Henry Oldridge, Hull.
1899 'Ellen' Wooden Keel, 150 tons, registered Hull. November 1902 met with disaster at Howden Dyke, after loading with sand caught the anchor of a ship whilst turning, she was beached and cargo recovered. Owned by Mr. R. Akester.
1899 'Only Son' Wooden Keel, 160 tons, registered Hull.
In 1899 Brown & Clapson, Barton built 2 vessels.
December 1900 - During the year 3 vessels built including 'Mafeking' Sloop 125 tons registered Hull. October 1900 fire broke out in the cabin of Mr. T. Barraclough's new sloop. She was laden with coals from Keadby. The damage, which must be considerable, was caused by the overheating of a stove.
In 1900 Brown & Clapson, Barton built 3 vessels.
October 1901 'Desdemona' Captain Cawkwell, in the shipyard for repairs.
November 1901 High tide and winds washed timber from shipyard.
During 1901 - They have had a busy year, they have launched two sloops, each of 125 tons burden for local owners, as well as repair work and converting ships to lighters. They have laid down two more ships for Hull owners with a carrying capacity of 170 tons.
September 1902 'Venue' Oak Sloop, 125 tons, 61 x 6 x 8 ft, to the order of George Hill & Sons, Barton.
June 1903 - 'Mystery' English Oak Keel, 61 x 16 x 7 ft, for Messrs Barraclough and Oldridge.
September 1903 'Faith' English Oak Sloop, carrys 180 tons, 72 x 18 x 8 ft, 85 tons, 1903/10 for Charles Raper, 79 Cogan Street, Hull. 1915 for Charles Raper, 27 Southcoates Avenue, Hull. 1919 for John H. Whitaker Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
November 1903 High tide and winds washed timber from shipyard.
July 1904 - Oak Built Lighter, 61 x 16 x 8 ft, 130 tons, on order for Messrs. Johnson & Co., Hull. With two more planned and five vessels in for repair.
1904 - 'Ellen' Lighter, official No.118841, November 1904 registered Hull, 70 tons, 1904 for Samuel W. Cook, 34 Linnaens Street, Hull. 1910 for Frederick W. Vause, 79 Plane Street, Hull. 1915 for Frederick W. Vause, 79 Plane Street, Hull. 1915 for Frederick J. Vause, 143 Alliance Avenue, Hull. 1919 for John H. Whitaker, Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
1904 built Barton on Humber - 'Kathleen' official No.118823, September 1904 registered Hull, 56 tons, 1904 for Charles H. Johnson, The Avenue, Bishop Lane, Hull. 1910 for Avenue Lighter Co. Ltd. the Avenue, Bishop Lane, Hull. 1915/34 for John A Scott Ltd, 11 High Street, Hull.
June 1905 'Alice' English Oak Sloop, 53 tons, 62 x 16 x 8 ft, official No.121064, September 1905 registered Hull, 53 tons, 1910/20 Joseph Oldridge, Fleetgate, Barton on Humber. 1931/2 renamed 'Until' for Herbert Hall, Braemar, Ings Road, Hull.
June 1905 - 'J. M. H. No.1' (Yard No.22) Sail/Barge, official No.160100, March 1928 registered Hull, 19 tons, 1930/40 for John M. Hamilton & Co. Ltd. Sculcoates Bridge Works, Hull.
October 1905 'Nellie' English Oak Sloop, carrys 110 tons, 62 x 17 x 8 ft, to the order of G. F. Sleight, Grimsby.
October 1905 English Oak Lighter, to the order of G. F. Sleight, Grimsby.
October 1906 - 'Providence', British Oak built Lighter, 73 x 18 x 8ft, carries 180 tons, on order for Mr. C. Rapier, Hull.
November 1906 'Vigo' Oak Lighter, official No.124734, 89 tons, 73 x 18 x 8 ft, to the order of Messrs. Lancaster & Carmichael, Hull.1910/15 for Richard Carmichael, 27 St. Matthew's Street,Hull.
December 1906 - Report a good year with two new 100 ton vessels launched and plenty of repair work. They have 28 staff and 3 new vessels on the stocks already.
December 1906 - During the year they built two vessels of a total of 360 tons.November 1907 – ‘During a strong gale, on Friday night, a collision took place in the river Ouse, at Goole, resulting in an iron keel, belonging to Mr. Barraclough, of Barton, sustaining serious damage. The steamer ‘Maggie’ (Warrington), with ore from Seville, was coming up the river, when the keel, through the strong wind and tide, suddenly shot across the bows of the steamer, which crashed into her. The steamer afterwards collided with, and damaged the pier. Later the keel, which was coal laden, was docked. The steamer’s stem was slightly damaged.’
1907 built Barton - 'United' (Yard No.26) Sail/Barge, official No.124788, September 1907 registered Hull, 74 tons, 1910/15 for William Carmichael, 37 St. Matthew's Street, Hull. 1920/47 for John H. Whitaker Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
1907 built Barton - 'Merle' (Yard No.27) Sloop, official No.124798, November 1907 registered Hull, 55 tons, 1910/15 for Sommerfeld & Mead Ltd. Hull. 1920 Mrs. Ada A. Grainger, 25 Hutt Street, Hull. 1930 for Frederick Hall, 21 Pemberton Street, Hull. 1940/47 for Frederick Hall, 15 Holborn Street, Hull.
June 1908 'Mizpah' (Yard No.29) Oak Sloop, 130 tons, 61 x 16 x 8 ft, to the order of Walter Oldridge.
August 1908 'Ever Ready' (Yard No.30) British Oak Sloop, official No.128100, August 1908 registered Hull, 43 tons, 62 x 16 x 7 ft, to the order of Thomas Stamp, Barton on Humber. 1915 /1947 for William Stamp, Yucca House, Barton on Humber. Skipper Albert Windle. (Thanks Alan)
1908 have launched three ships of 360 gross tonnage, and been busy repairing wooden vessels.
1909 - 'Ellen A' (Yard No.32) Sloop, official No,128139, June 1909 registered Hull, 62 tons, 1910/15 for Edward Arnold, Butts Road, Barton on Humber. 1920/30 for The Humber Lighterage Co. Ltd. Victoria Flour Mills, Grimsby. 1940 for Hull & Grimsby Water Transport Co. Ltd. Crown Dry Dock, Garrison Side, Hull. 1947 for John H. Whitaker Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
1909 built Barton - 'Dei Gratia' (Yard No.33) Sloop, official No.127841, July 1909 registered Grimsby, 45 tons, 1910/11 for John W. Wilkinson, 34 Riverhead, Louth.
November 1910 - Oak Built Coal Lighter, 62 x 16 x 7 ft, 120 tons, on order for Mr. G.F. Sleight, Grimsby.
1910 built Barton - 'Delite' (Yard No.38) Sail/Barge, official No.149097, October 1926 registered Hull, 86 tons, 1930 for Humber Lighterage Co. Ltd. Victoria Mills, Grimsby. 1940/41 for Hull & Grimsby Water Transpor4t Co. Ltd. Crown Dry Dock, Garrison Side, Hull.
1911 built Barton - 'Rosalie Stamp' (Yard No,42) Sloop/Barge, official No.132273, November 1911 registered Hull, 50 tons, 1940/47 for William Stamp, Yucca House, Barton on Humber.
1912 built Barton - 'Swano' (Yard No.43) Sloop/Barge, official No.132298, January 1912 registered Hull, 69 tons, 1915 for Henry Oldridge, Barton on Humber.
1912 - 'G.C.R. No.23' Keel, official No.132136, May 1912 registered Grimsby, 68 tons, 1912/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/47 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station,, London.
1912 - 'G.C.R. No.24' Lighter, official No.134742, September 1912 registered Grimsby, 70 tons, 1912/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/50 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station,, London.
1912 - 'G.C.R. No.26' Lighter, official No.134759, January 1913 registered Grimsby, 71 tons, 1913/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/47 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station, London. 1955 closed.
1913 - 'G.C.R. No.27' Lighter, official No.134773, May 1913 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1913/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/40 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station, London.
1913 - 'G.C.R. No.28' Lighter, official No.135989, December 1913 registered Grimsby, 75 tons, 1913/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/50 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station, London.
January 1917 – ‘The late Mr. J. Barraclough, sloop owner, Barton who died on Sunday. He was one of the founders of the Hull Keel and Lighters Owners’ Association, some 35 or 40 years ago and was appointed one of the directors, a position which he maintained up to the time of his death.’
12th January 1933 The death occurred at the residence, 'Westholme', Barton on Humber of James Barraclough, J.P. who for many years has been a familiar figure in shipping and commercial circles on both sides of the Humber. Mr. Barraclough was a governing director of James Barraclough and Co. Ltd. a well known Hull Lightering, forwardin and brick manufacturing firm. He was also chairman of the Keel and Lighter Owners Mutual Insurance Society Ltd., director of the Grimsby Express Packet Co., director of W. Dealsdale & Co. Ltd., and director of the Barton Electric Supply Co. Ltd.
Daniel Cherry, Barton on Humber
1837 built by Daniel Cherry, Barton on Humber - 'Cherrys' Sloop, official No.21150, July 1858 registered Hull, 22 tons, 1865/76 for Thomas Emmerson, Hull.
Messrs. Clapson & Sons, Waterside, Barton.
February 1920 - 'Fountain' (Yard No.18) Admiralty Drifter, official No. 146867, Admiralty No. 4161, 87 x 20 x 10 ft, 40 tons, 42 h.p. February 1922 sold to Grimsby Seine Fishing Co. Ltd. Wharncliffe Road, Fish Docks, Grimsby and renamed 'Whitenight' (GY88). 1940 for Harry Franklin, Ltd. Cross Street, Fish Docks, Grimsby.
1913 - 'G.C.R. No.28' official No. 135989, registered Grimsby, 75 tons, for the Great Central Railway Co. London. 1930/40 for London & North Eastern Railway, London.
July 1938 'Leo' Motor Cruiser, Twin screw Austin Triton engines, length 33 ft, to the order of J. G. Jacobs, Hull Ltd.
William Dikes & William Gibson, North Side of Old Dock Basin.
1830 built by William Dikes & William Gibson - 'Dove' Sailing Vessel, Yard No.1. for Cargo.
Mr. Thomas Waddingham, Barton.
November 1846 - 'Betsey' 90 tons, Thomas Hebblewhite of Newport Captain.
John Sleight, Shipbuilder, Waterside.
Messrs. Fredrickson & Fawcett, Shipbuilders, Barton, Waterside.
November 1876 Messrs. Fredrickson & Fawcett, shipbuilders applied to the Barton Local Board for powers to erect a shipyard, to put down a dry dock and patent slips and carry on the business of Smack Builders.
1877 - 'Young Harry' (GY601) (Yard No.1) Ketch, official No.76683, April 1877 registered Grimsby, 80 tons, 1880 for Henry Brydges, 18 Nelson Street, Grimsby.
16th May 1877 Launch of second fishing smack (Yard No.2) 'Lily of the Valley', christened by Miss Ellen Cable daughter of the owner, Mr. John Cable of Grimsby. 66 x 20 x 10 ft worth £850 and when fitted for sea will be worth £1,350.(1877 built Barton on Humber - 'Lily of the Valleys' (GY621) Ketch, official No.76695 July 1877 registered Grimsby, 76 tons. 1880 for John Cable, Northampton House, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. 1890/99 for Thomas C. Moss, 45 Orwell Street, Grimsby.)
1877 - 'Young Robert' (GY642) (Yard No.3) Ketch, official No.78333, August 1877 registered Grimsby, 53 tons, 1880/98 for Aaron Croft, Cleethorpes.
1877 - 'Hearty Welcome' (GY644) (Yard No.4) Dandy, official No.78335, September 1877 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1880 for John Waddingham, 50 Pelham Street, New Clee, Grimsby. 1890 for The Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd, Grimsby. 1898 for Hewett & Co. Ltd. Fish Market, Shadwell, London.
1877 - 'Little William' (Yard No. 5) Dandy, official No.79062, December 1877 registered Grimsby, 78 tons, 1880 for William G. Sharpe, 85 Orwell Street, Grimsby.
1877 - 'Thomas & Florry' (GY680) (Yard No.6) Dandy, official No.79065, December 1877 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1880 for Thomas Brown, 107 Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. 1890 for Mary Ann Norris, Park Street, New Clee, Grimsby. 1896 sold to Danish owners.
1878 - 'Striver' (GY701) (Yard No.7) Dandy, official No.79084, April 1878 registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for William Dickinson, Victor Street, Grimsby. 1890 for The Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd. Grimsby.
1878 - 'Harry Sinclair' (GY710) (Yard No.8) Dandy, official No.79092, May 1878 registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for Robert Sinclair, Grimsby. 1890 for The Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd. Grimsby. Wrecked 20th November 1893.
1878 built Barton - 'Henry & Lydia' (GY726) (Yard No.9) Wooden Smack, official No.79556, August 1878 registered Grimsby, Wood fishing vessel built by Messrs, Fredrickson & Fawcett Barton on Humber, 87 x 21 x 11 ft. 88 tons. 1880 for John Cable, 202 Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. 1890 for Richard H. Green, 4 Frazer Street, Weelsby. 1900 for Hewett & Co. Ltd. Fish Market, Shadwell, London. 1901 sold foreign. 7th January 1897 in collision with the fishing smack 'James Smith' both vessels owned by Messrs. Hewett & Co Ltd.
1878 - 'Lord Salisbury' (GY728) (Yard No.10) Dandy, official No.79559, September 1878 registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for Robert Sinclair, 23 Albert Terrace, New Clee. 1890 for The Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd. Grimsby.
1879 - 'Lark' (GY740) (Yard No.11) Dandy, official No.79569, April 1879 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1880 for William T. Winteringham, Grimsby. Missing since 1883.
Other Ships trading with Barton.
1878 built Barton - 'Harry Sinclair' Dandy, official No.79092, registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for Robert Sinclair, Grimsby. 1890 for the Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd. Grimsby. 20th November 1893 wrecked at Withernsea during storm.
February 1891 - 'Hope' Sloop, 80 tons, owned by Mr. George Hill, Barton, sank on the east side of the Trent Channel Sands. She had a cargo of bricks. Other vessels have been sent to try and unload her.
July 1835 'Laurel' Steam Packet launched at North Shields for Mr. Walkden to run between Barton and North Shields.
August 1835 - To be sold by auction that well-known and substantially built boat the 'Royal Charter', now lying in the Junction Dock but lately used as a Ferry Boat between Hull and Barton, and which is offered for sale in consequence of the management of these Ferries having passed into other hands. The 'Royal Charter' has 78 feet of keel, and 18 feet of beam with 7 1/2 feet of Paddle-box. she was built by Mr. Smith of Gainsborough, and her engine (of 33 h.p.) by Messrs Overton & Sons, of Hull, expressly for these ferries. Her cabins are lofty and spacious and well adapted for the comfort and convenience of passengers, while her character as an excellent sea boat is so well established, that she maybe fairly considered to rank with the most useful vessels of her class. Further particulars may be known on application to the auctioneer or to Mr. William Parkinson, Waterside House, Barton.
1846 built Barton - 'Bessy' Sloop, official No.4767, 1847 registered Hull, 48 tons, 1861 Captain John Dudding. 1865/80 for William Hebblewhite, Newport, Brough.
June 1855 built Barton - 'Lavinia' Sloop,official No.5457, registered Hull, 33 tons, 1865 for Joseph Rudge, Hull. 1870/2 for Robert Skelton, Hull.
1858 built Barton - 'Ocean Spray' Sloop, official No.27032, registered Hull, 37 tons, Edward Chapman, Barton on Humber.
October 1865 – ‘On Wednesday morning a keel belonging to Mr. W. Oldridge, of Barton, sank at the mouth of the river Hull. The vessel had taken in a cargo of bricks at Barton to bring to Hull, ans when in the New Holland roads she sprang a leak. As there was a good breeze the captain determined to reach Hull if possible. He only just accomplished the task, for on getting within the harbour mouth the keel sank, those on board escaping in a small boat,’
1877 - 'Thomas & Florry' Dandy Rigged Smack official No. 79065, registered Grimsby, 75 tons, registered Grimsby, commanded and owned by Mr. Thomas Brown, 107 Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby.. March 1883 abandoned in storm some crew saved and vessel towed back by ‘Renard’ in damaged condition, repaired by John Trolley, boat builder Grimsby.
1877 built Barton - 'Young Harry' (GY601) Ketch, official No.76683, April 1877 registered Grimsby, 80 tons, 1878/80 for Henry Brydges, 18 Nelson Street, Grimsby.
1877 built Barton on Humber - 'Lily of the Valleys' (GY621) Ketch, official No.76695, June 1877 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1878/80 for John Cable, Northampton House, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. 1890/99 for Thomas C. Moss, 45 Orwell Street, Grimsby.
1877 built Barton on Humber - 'Little William' (GY674) Dandy, official No.79062, December 1877 registered Grimsby, 78 tons, 1880 for William G. Sharpe, 85 Orwell Street, Grimsby. 1885 for William Hall, Augusta Street, Bargate, Grimsby. 5th April 1886 collision with dandy 'Enchantress' of Grimsby, 90 miles ENE off Spurn Point.
1877 built Barton on Humber - 'Thomas & Florry' (GY680) Dandy, official No.79065, December 1877 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1880 for Thomas Brown, 107 Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. 1890 for Mary Ann Norris, Park Street, New Clee. 1895 for Thomas Humphrey, 16 Grafton Street, Grimsby. 1896 sold to Danish owners.
1878 built Barton - 'Striver' (GY701) Dandy, official No.79084, April 1878 registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for William Dickinson, Victor Street, Grimsby. 1890 for the Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd, Grimsby. 1899 registered Yarmouth for Hewett & Co. Ltd, Fish Market, Shadwell, London.
1878 built Barton - 'Harry Sinclair' (GY710) Dandy, official No.79092, May 1878 registered Grimsby, 77 tons, 1880 for Robert Sinclair, Grimsby. 1890 for The Great Grimsby Ice Co. Ltd. Grimsby. 16th November 1893 stranded Withernsea.
'Alice' Keel, Captain and owner Thomas Walker, Barton
'Olive' Keel, Captain S. Land and owner W. & B. Barraclough, Barton
'Two Brothers' Keel, Captain W. Barraclough Jnr. and owner W. & B. Barraclough, Barton
'Mary Ann' Keel, Captain J. Barraclough and owner W. & B. Barraclough, Barton
'Faith' Keel, Captain Walker.
'Sarah Ellen' Keel, Captain G. Hamilton. (1890 B. Barraclough) March 1894 sunk in the Humber during heavy seas whilst on route to Hull with burnt ore from Barton. Owners Messrs W & S Barraclough.
'Iona' Keel, Captain J. Towle.
'Elizabeth' Keel, Captain W. Barraclough.
'Farnwell' Keel, stranded near Bosom Cross, mouth of Trent and Ouse.
'Amelia Jane' Keel, Captain Barraclough, Barton.
'Skelseys No.1'' Keel, Captain W. Biggins, owners Skelseys Adamant Cement Co. Ltd, Barton
'Skelseys No.3' Keel, Captain H. Meadley, owners Skelseys Adamant Cement Co. Ltd, Barton August 1900 sunk at Skelseys jetty during gales, Captain F. Nicholson laden with 90 tons of cement from Hull.
'Skelseys No.4' Keel, Captain N. Day, owners Skelseys Adamant Cement Co. Ltd, Barton
'Triumph' Keel, Captain and owner Mr. J. Barraclough, Barton
'Charity' Keel, Captain O.Foster owner Mr. Jno. Foster, Barton
'Triune' Keel, Captain G, Fisher, owners Messrs. J & S. Barraclough, Barton
'Britania' Keel, Captain T. Aldridge, owner George Hill.
'Fortuna' Keel, owner Mr. T. Foster
1879 built Barton on Humber - 'Lark' (GY740) Dandy, official No.79569, April 1879 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1880/82 for William T. Winteringham, Grimsby. 1883 for Allen Gulley, Grimsby. Missing since 3rd March 1883.
1881 built Barton on Humber - 'Bee' Smack, official No.91439, October 1885 registered Hull, 33 tons, 1887/90 for John E. Hall, Barton on Humber. 1900/18 for Thomas Stamp, Barton on Humber.
1896 built Barton on Humber - 'Lillian' Sloop, official No.116113, December 1902 registered Hull, 55 tons, 1903 for William Aaron, 51 Albert Avenue, Hull, Henry Thomas Sedgley, 19 salisbury Gardens, Hull and William Florence, 1 Dock Street, Goole. 1910 for William Aaron, 51 Albert Avenue, Hull, 1920 for Robert C. Seddon, 73 Summergangs Road, Hull. 1930 for G. & T. Earle Ltd. Wilmington, Hull. 1940 for Henry Oldridge, Bedford Chambers, Scale Lane, Hull. 1947 for Victor Waddington, Boat Yard, Swinton.
January 1898 'Sarah Ann' Keel of Barton, was run into and sunk by steamer 'Emden' from Hamburg to Goole during early morning fog.
1907 built Barton on Humber - 'United' Sailing Vessel, official No.124788, September 1907 registered Hull, 74 tons, 1910/15 for William Carmichael, 37 St. Matthews Street, Hull. 1920/40 for John H. Whitaker Ltd, Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
November 1903 - On Tuesday the funeral took place of Mr. R. Richardson, of Far Ings Lane, captain of Mr. B. Barraclough's ship the 'Eva' and 'Lucy', who died from double pneumonia. Deceased leaves a widow and six children, the youngest only three weeks old. The funeral was largely attended.
June 1906 'Horace' Sloop of Barton, Captain William Thirsk, was run into and sunk by Wilson steamer 'Zero' from Hull to Copenhagen during the early morning.
August 1906 – ‘For sale, the Sloop ‘George and Sarah’ – Apply (after 4 pm) H. Oldridge, Barton on Humber.’
1907 built Barton - 'Merle' Sloop, official No.124798, November 1907 registered Hull, 55 tons, 1910/15 for Sommerfield & Mead Ltd. Hull. 1920 for Mrs.Ada A. Grainger, 25 Hutt Street, Hull. 1930 for Frederick Hall, 21 Pemberton Street, Hull. 1940 for Frederick Hall, 15 Holborn Street, Hull.
1909 built Barton on Humber - 'Dei Gratia' Sloop, official No.127841, July 1909 registered Grimsby, 45 tons, 1910 for John W. Wilkinson, 34 River Head, Louth.
1910 'Lilian & May' Sloop of Hull, owned by Mr. J. Barraclough, Captain George Fisher of Barton. The vessel use to run Hull to Grimsby now running Barton to Hull with chalk.
1910 built Barton on Humber - 'Delite' Sail, official No.149097, October 1926 registered Hull, 86 tons, 1927/30 for Humber Lighterage Co. Ltd. Victoria Mills, Grimsby. 1940 for Hull & Grimsby Water Transport Co. Ltd. Crown Dry Dock, Garrison Side, Hull.
1911 built Barton on Humber - 'Paradise' Sloop, official No.132297, January 1912 registered Hull, 1915/40 for William Foster, Barton on Humber.
1911 built Barton on Humber - 'Rosalie Stamp' official No.132273, October 1911 registered Hull, 50 tons, 1940 for William Stamp, Yucca Hous, Barton on Humber. Skipper George Newby, then in 1941, Edmund Windle. (Thanks Alan) July 1914 The tragically sudden death occured during Sunday night of Colin Horsefall, a member of the old Barrow Haven family. He was well nown in Hull being the master of Messrs Stamp's market boat 'Rosalie'. He was 35 and leaves a widow and five children.
1911 built Barton on Humber - 'Swano' Sloop, official No.132298, January 1912 registered Hull, 69 tons, 1915/19 for Henry Oldridge, Barton on Humber.
31st January 1912 Mr. William Stamp Deceased. All persons having any claim against the estate of William Stamp, late of No.4 Finkle Lane, Barton on Humber, Joiner and Builder, deceased on the 23rd day of December 1911 are requested to send particulars thereof to Mrs Mary Ann Stamp, No.4 Finkle Lane, Barton on Humber, the executrix under the will of the deceased. And all persons indebted to the deceased at the date of his death are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Executrix forthwith. Goy, Cross and Co. Solicitors.
January 1912 'Annie' Ketch of Barton, Owned and Captained by Mr. Robert Burkill, sunk by trawler 'St. George' of Grimsby. The vessel was bound for Yarmouth with Slates.
1914 built Barton on Humber - 'Bette' Sloop, official No.136217, December 1914 registered Hull, 57 tons, 1920 for John S. Dannatt, Barrow Haven. 1930 for Frederick Oldridge, 21 High Street, Hull.
1914 built Barton - 'Whitaker's No.19' official No.144117, registered Hull, 98 tons, 1930/40 for John H. Whitaker, Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
1915 built Barton - 'Crambeck' Wood Sloop, official No.128887, April 1915 registered Goole, 49 tons, 1916/30 for Frank L. Shackleton, Boothferry Road, Goole. 1940/47 motor fitted for Thomas C. Sykes, Rosedene, Bridge Lane, Rawcliffe Bridge. 61 x 15 x 7 ft, 49 tons, 12 b.h.p.
November 1915 'Alan' Sloop of Barton, owned by Mr. Joseph Barraclough. The vessel foundered off Ferriby Cliff during the gale. The crew Fred Smith (father), William Smith (son) and Herbert Smith (grandson).
November 1915 'Gamaliel' Schooner of Barton, owned by Ernest Barraclough has gone ashore off North Foreland whilst on a voyage from Topsham, Devon to London, laden with china clay.
1915 built Barton on Humber - 'No.33' Sailing Vessel, official No.164437, February 1938 registered Grimsby, 76 tons, 1940 for London & North Eastern Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London.
1916 built Barton - 'Whitaker's No.13' official No.144116, registered Hull, 95 tons, 1930/40 for John H. Whitaker, Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
March 1918 At Barton on Humber the death of Lydia, widow of the late Mr. William Stamp, proprietor of the Barton and Barrow Ferry boats in her 88th year. Interment at Barrow Cemetery, Saturday March 8th at 2.30.
1920 built Barton on Humber - 'Whitenight' (GY88) Wooden Trawler, official No.146867, registered Grimsby, 87 x 20 x 10 ft, 40 tons, 42 h.p. 1923/30 for Grimsby Seine Fishing Co. Ltd. Wharncliffe Road, Fish Docks, Grimsby. 1940/54 for Harry Franklin Ltd. Cross Street, Fish Docks, Grimsby.
1922 built Barton-on-Humber - 'Werneth' Sailing Vessel, official No.149078, April 1926 registered Hull, 82 tons, 1927/40 for Stephen Carmichael, Wynnholme, Shaftesbury Avenue, Hull.
1924 built Barton - 'Whitaker's No.29' official No.146443, registered Hull, 65 tons, 1925/30 for John H. Whitaker, Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull. 1940 renamed 'Grainger's 8' for R. Grainger & Sons, Ltd. 24 High Street, Hull.
1924 built Barton on Humber - 'Whitaker's No.31' Sail, official No.147142, April 1924 registered Hull, 90 tons, 1925/40 for John H. Whitaker Ltd. Oriental Buildings, High Street, Hull.
1925 built Barton on Humber - 'Hydromel' Sloop, official No.148465, June 1925 registered Hull, 57 tons, 1930/40 for Henry Mead & Co. Ltd. Princes Dock Side, Hull.
January 1926 'Violet' Sloop of Barton, owned by H. Oldridge sank in the Humber after a collision with 'S.S. Kovno' of Hull. The sloop, Captain William Towle had just left Victoria Dock, Hull with a cargo of ash for Goxhill when struck amidships, crew saved.
1926 built Barton on Humber - 'Burgate' Sloop, official No.149096, October 1926 registered Hull, 61 tons, 1928/40 for William Stamp Yucca House, Barton on Humber. Skipper Ernest Windle. ( Thanks Alan) November 1928 Captain Thomas Matthews was at Barton Haven when he was swept over board in a gale he held onto a fender for 20 minutes before being pulled on deck. The sloop belonging to the chemical works broke from its mooring and drifted to Paull where it was beached and filled with water.
1926 built Barton on Humber - 'New Clee' Sloop, official No.149093, August 1926 registered Hull, 59 tons, 1927/40 for Joe Barraclough, 58 Grimsby Road, New Clee.
1912 built Barton on Humber - 'Ardath' Sail, official No.149065, February 1926 registered Hull, 85 tons, 1927/30 for Humber Lighterage Co. Ltd. Victoria Mills, Grimsby. 1940 for Hull & Grimsby, 1 Ardwick Road, Cricklewood, London.
1936 built Barton - 'Mistress' Wooden Motor Vessel, official No.164926, May 1936 registered Hull, 43 x 10 x 6 ft, 14 tons, 65 b.h.p. 1940 for Leonard H. Mitchell, Oxshott Place, Oxshott, Surrey.
1936 built Barton on Humber - 'J. G. & S. No. 4' Sailing Vessel, official No.164941, registered Hull, 56 tons, 1940 for John Good & Sons Ltd, Maritime Buildings, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull.
1939 built Barton on Humber - 'Brita' Wooden Motor Yacht, official No.167067, July 1939 registered Hull, 35 x 9 x 5 ft, 8 tons, 50 b.h.p. 1940 for George Panton, La Estancia, Marine Drive, Bridlington. 1947 for Herbert E. Fletcher, Treffgarne, Southend, Mumbles, Glamorgan.
1947/59 built at Barton on Humber- 'Brigg' (GY475) Wooden Motor Trawler, official No.166660, May 1947 registered Grimsby, 23 tons for Aston Fishing Co. Grimsby.
September 1947 built Barton on Humber - 'De Aston' (GY497) Motor Seine Netter, official No.166663, registered Grimsby,120 h.p. engine, can carry 475 kits of fish, for Messrs Tom Sleight, Grimsby.
Barton-on-Humber Regatta, Fair and Sports Day.
June 1889 - This is the third annual regatta. The 'Lady Elizabeth' Captain Maltby, had been chartered to accompany the keels and there were about 300 passengers availed themselves of the opportunity of witnessing the regatta. the following are the seven keels which competed; 'Jane', Captain William Barraclough, Owner Jas. Barraclough; 'Elizabeth', Captain & Owner Jas Barraclough; 'Charity', Captain Oswell Fisher, Owner Jas. Foster; 'Olive', Captain Samuel Lane, Owner W. & B. Barraclough; 'Hope', Captain George Oldridge, Owner George Hill; 'Sarah Ellen', Captain J. Drewery, Owner W. & B. Barraclough; 'Bride', Captain W. Oldridge, Owner George Hill. The Winner was 'Jane'.
June 1890 - The fourth annual keel regatta and prizes of about £35 were offered. Seven Keels were 'Olive', Captain S. Land, Owners W.& B. Barraclough; 'Two Brothers' Captain William Barraclough jnr, Owners W.& B. Barraclough; 'Sarah Ellen' Captain B. Barraclough, Owners W.& B. Barraclough; 'Mary Ann', Captain J. Barraclough, Owners W.& B. Barraclough; 'Triune' Captain George Fisher, Owners S. & J. Barraclough; 'Skelsey No. 3' Captain S. Medley, Owners Skelsey's Cement Co. Ltd. 'Charity' Captain O. Foster, Owner J. Foster; 'Alice' Captain & Owner J. Walker, which did not start. The 'Atalanta' with a good number on board also witnessed the event. The winner was 'Charity'.
June 1891 - The fifth regatta, and the value of prizes has risen from five years ago £18 were offered and this year £45 was given. Attending was the 'Isle of Axholme' with 250 passengers including Mr. Leo Winship, the president of the regatta. The following keels entered the race; 'Alice' Captain & Owner Thomas Walker, Barton; 'Skelsey No. 3' Captain H. Meadley, Owners Skelsey's Adamant Cement Co. Ltd. Barton; 'Triumph' Captain & Owner J. Barraclough, Barton; 'Charity' Captain O. Foster, Owner Mr. Jno. Foster, Barton; 'White Coud' Captain J. Mathews, Owners Mr. J. Dannatt, Barrow; 'Triune' Captain G. Fisher, Owners Messrs J. & S. Barraclough; 'Skelsey No. 4', Captain N. Day, Owners Skelsey's Adamant Cement Co. Ltd. Barton; 'Skelsey's No. 1', Captain W. Biggins, Owners Skelsey's Adamant Cement Co. Ltd. Barton; 'Henry' Captain W. Burkill, Owner Mr. Henry Burkill, Winteringham. 'Triumph' was the winner.
June 1892 - Barton Keel Regatta. Shortly after 11 o'clock the 'Isle of Axholme' with about two hundred passengers including members of the committee monitor the race of the following keels; 'Ada' Captain T. Foster; 'Charity' Captain O. Foster; 'Skelsey No. 1' Captain W. Biggins; 'Skelsey No. 3' Captain W. Biggins; 'Harry' Captain T. Walker; 'Triumph' Captain J. Barraclough. The winner was 'Triumph'.
May 1894 - With the Paddle Steamer 'Isle of Axholme' in attendance and carrying the Regatta officials as well as passengers the keels made slow progress and the final result was 1st 'Elizabeth' (Captain W. Oldridge), 2nd 'Triumph' Captain & Owner James Barraclough), 3rd 'Charity' (Captain Oswald Foster), 4th 'Union Jack' (Captain B. Barraclough), 5th 'White Cloud' (Captain & Owner Joseph Matthews), 6th 'Name' (Captain W. Biggins), 7th 'Harry' (Captain T. Foster), 8th 'Olive' (Captain John Oldridge). A sum of £15 was offered in prizes, the programme comprising no less than 26 events of various descriptions. The entries were numerous, although confined entirely to residents of the town.
June 1895 - First Keel, 'Triumph', Captain J.B. Barraclough, silver cup value 25 guineas. Cash £4, including 10s 6d for being first round Whitton Light. Prizes in kind from Messrs Hall, Warren, Haslam, North and Tuthill, Bontoft, Osbourne, and Moore. Total value £9 2s. Second Keel, 'Faith', Captain Walker, Cash £2. Hall & Co. Warp Line. Messrs T. Stamp, Spencer, Granger, and G.H. Smith also presented prizes. Total value £4 19s 6d. Third Keel, 'Elizabeth', Captain W. Barraclough, Cash £1 15s. Messrs Hall and Cooper, Johnson and Ellerby also presented prizes, total value £3 17s 6d. Fourth Keel, 'Charity', Captain O. Foster, cash £1 15s, Hornsey and Co. and Messrs Johnson and Sendal presented prizes, total value £3 2s 6d. Fifth Keel, 'Sarah Eden', Captain G. Hamilton, Cash £1 10s, Stead & Simpson, Mr. McGaw and Mr. H. Judge presented prizes. This vessel won the ham for first under weigh, total £2 18s. Sixth Keel 'Iona', Captain J. Towle. Cash £1 5s. Messrs Cryer and Hutton also presented prizes, total value £1 18s.
June 1896 The annual keel regatta was held on Monday. Six keels entered for the race, namely, the 'Triumph', owner James Barraclough; 'Faith', John Foster; 'Iona', John Dannatt; 'Charity', Sarah Ellen; and 'Elizabeth', W. & B. Barraclough. The course was from a buoy moored off the Chemical Works, round the Lightship at Whitton, to the fisrt named buoy, a distance of 14 miles. The race was for the silver challenge cup presented by Mr. J. M. Richardson and the 'Triumph' has won the cup twice in succession, so that another win by the same ship, Captain J. Barraclough, would make the cup his own property. Mr. Mason of Doncster was judge and a good number of people accompanied the ships in the steamer 'Isle of Axholme' chartered for the purpose.
July 1897 - Barton Keel Regatta is been held on Bank Holiday Monday. It is reported that Messrs Davis and Co. of Hull and Barton Drapers, have decided to give a 10 guinea silver cup to be competed for by keel owners.
June 1901 - There was a time when Barton boasted of a keel regatta, but for the last year or two one has not been held. In place there are excellent aquatic sports and other events. Unfortunately owing to the strong wind it is not considered safe to have boat races and it was a great disappointment that this part of the programme had to be postponed.
June 1912 - This year there were nine entries of Sloops, not Keels. The course was the usual one, up the Humber, south side of Reed's Island, back by the big ship's track - a distance of about 28 miles. The starters were as follows - 'Emma' (iron) Newport, Captain Cresser; 'Lucy' (iron) Barton, Captain Simpson; 'Lily May' (iron) Barton, Captain G. Fisher; 'Phyllis' (iron) Barton, Captain Horsefall; 'Mystery' (wood) Barton, Captain Grimoldby; 'Onward' (wood), Barton, Captain J. Smith; 'Bee' (wood) Barton, Captain Lawtey; 'Rising Hope' (wood) Barton, Captain J. Parsons; 'Lily Maud' (wood) barton, Captain William Foster. The judge with a large company were aboard the 'Atlanta' which accompanied the race. At night the prizes were awarded at the Royal Vaults as follows; 'Lily Maud' Cup and five gold medals for the crew, cash £2 10s, clock presented by Mr. Harrop, Hull, bottle of whisky by Councillor Thomas Clapson. 'Emma', cash £5, Barton Ropery Co goods value £1 5s, goods value 10s 6d Mr Waistell, Hull. 'Lucy', cash £3, Barton Ropery Co. £1 5s, Mr Grainger's Pictures 5s. 'Lily May', cash £1, N. Mathers' Boots 5s 11d, opera glasses 10s 6d by Mr Bean, Hull. 'Onward' cash £3, chamber service, presented by Mr O. Wass and half a gallon of varnish by Mr J. Lunt. 'Mystery' cash £1 10s, barometer value £1 10s by Mr Sanderson, goods value 7s 6d by R. Dunstan, Keadby, and pair of pictures by Mr Walker. 'Bee' cash £1, bottle of whisky by Mr Lambert, pipe 5s by Mr Hastings. 'Phyllis' when she arrives will receive a consolation prize. the 'Bee' was awarded a box of cigars by Mr Mouncy of Ferriby Sluice for being the first Schooner ship to pass the sluice.
Barton Ferry Company.
27th December 1921 The public are respectfully informed that a steam boat is now established which regularly plys twice a day from Hull to Barton Waterside leaving Hull every morning at seven o'cloock returns from Barton at half-passed nine, leaves every afternoon at four and from Barton at half-passed six o'clock. T. Wood trust this arrangment will prove of general utility to the whole country and that every previous obstacle will be removed in crossing the Humber. The horse boat will continue to sail as usual.
April 1836 - The Barton Ferry Company being desirous to afford every facility to the public in crossing the Humber to and from Hull. Barton and Hassle, beg to state that on Monday the 2nd of May next they will commence making five passages per day from Hull and Barton to continue during the summer months. From Hull to Barton, 'Laurel' Steam Packet 7 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. 'Ann Scarborough' 1 p.m. 6p.m. From Barton to Hull, 'Laurel' 9 a.m., 1.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. 'Ann Scarborough' 11 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Barton to Hessle, 'Ann Scarborough' 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. 'Laurel' 12 midday. Hessle to Barton, 'Ann Scarborough', 6.30 a.m. 3.30 p.m. 'Laurel' 12.30 p.m. In addtion to this a Packet will leave Barton for Hull every Tuesday and Friday at seven a.m. for the accommodation of the fruitiers. A Tow Boat built expressly for the conveyance of carriages, horses and cattle to and from Barton and Hessle is now in use on which they are towed oer with despatch and safety at any hour of the day except at low water of the spring tides and the difficulty when the pier about to be erected is completed.
August 1836 - Mr. Lee the agent of the Barton Ferry Company, itimates that he is instructed to decrease the public accomodation by reducing the number of passages between Barton and Hull. Thr alterations will take place on Monday the 5th of September next; and the latest passage from Hull to Barton will then be four o'clock, and not six as at present, and the passage from Barton to Hull at half past four will be discontinued. After the Fruit season a further reduction will be made as it is the Company's instruction that the 'Laurel', Steam Packet be then exclusively employed in the Hull Ferry and the 'Ann Scarborough' and the Tow-boat in the Hessle Ferry. Mr. Lee states that the Ferry Committee are imperatively called upon to make these infringments on the public accomodation as their Company have refused to advance more capital pending the opposition by the Corporation; and Mr. Lee adds that it is much to be regretted that the intended new jetty and other improvements at Barton have been so long suspended and that another winter is to pass over without any additional safeguard and accomodation to the public, arising in consequence of the Hull Corporation being unable to make up their minds on the proposition submitted to them by the Barton Ferry Committee, which was in substance that the Corporation should either take the ferries into their own hands, build the Jetty at Barton, and do as much for the accommodation of the public as the present tennants are doing, or that they should discontinue their opposition and allow the Barton Ferry to make the necessary improvements and continue the management of the Ferries.
May 1837 - The Barton steam packets sail daily from Hull to Barton at seven and twelve in the morning and four in the afternoon. They sail from Barton to Hull at nine in the morning and two and half past six in the afternoon. A Packet leaves Hull every Mondy morning at a quarter past ten and Barton at eleven o'clock. The Horse Boat leaves Hull every day, two hours before high water and when the wind is contrary, half an hour earlier and returns from Barton to Hull at the time of high water. The 'Ann Scarborough' leaves Barton for Hessle every morning at six and twelve and at three in the afternoon and returns from Hessle at half past six in the morning, half passed twelve and half passed three in the afternoon. On Sundays she leaves Barton at eight in the moring and five in the afternoon, and Hessle at half past eight in the morning and half past five in the afternoon.
January 1846. Barton and Hessle Ferries in conjunction with Hull and Selby Railway. J. Clapson begs to inform Cattle Dealers, Graziers and the Public generally that he has purchased the Cattle Boat lately plying between Brough and Winteringham which is now plying on the Barton and Hessle Station. This being the narrowest part of the Humber, a safe and expeditious passage is afforded for Cattle, Carriages, Horses, Gigs etc. and the Proprietor is determined that no accomodation within his power shall be witheld that may add to the great natural advantages of this Ferry. The immense and steadyily increasing traffic proves that its advantages are fully appreciated by the Public. On or after the First of February next, the Hessle Packet will be despatched to meet the several Trains to London, Leeds, York, Sheffield etc as follows; Depart from Barton 8am, 10 am, 1.30 pm, 4.45 pm. from Hessle 9 am, 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.20 pm. and on Sundays 3.30 pm, 6.20 pm.
June 1847 The 'Duncannon' Steamer which plies between Hull and Barton discovered a naked body, which later proved to be Mr. Dinsdale of Hull. Barton, Hull and Hessle Ferries.The public are respectfully informed that, on or after the first of June, the 'Duncannon' after having a thorough repair will ply during the summer months.
1882 Ferry to Hull. William Stamp's sailing vessel with goods and cattle daily.
Hall's Barton Ropery Co. Ltd.
One of the biggest Terylene ropes ever produced was made and supplied by Hall's Barton Ropery Co. Ltd. and supplied to tow the drilling rig 'Stallo' to her location in the North Sea. The rope is 14 inch round and 450 ft long replaced an equivalent manilla rope which would have been 21 inch. Towing the 8,500 ton rig was carried out by the United Towing Co. Ltd. Hull, led by the Tug 'Irishman'. The rope is the biggest of many recently supplied by Industrial and Marine Riggers to United Towing Co. who are going over to Terylene in a bid to capture the new heavy deep sea traffic. Though the rope costs three times as much as an equivalent manilla one, it is rot-proof and lasts five to six times as long.
Ferriby Sluice.
1909 built Ferriby Sluice - 'Guy's No. 27' Sailing Vessel, official No. 128143, May 1914 registered Hull, 78 tons, for Joseph Guy Ltd, 9 Great St. Helens, London.
Barrow on Humber.
'White Cloud' Keel, Master 1891 Joshua Matthews registered Barrow. Official No. 399, 70 tons.
1909 built Barrow Haven - 'A.C.E.S. No.2' official No.132123, April 1912 registered Grimsby, 75 tons, 1912/15 for Alick Black, Fish Docks, Grimsby. 1920/30 for Sir Alec Black, Hutton Road, Grimsby. 1935 for J. W., H. B. & C. A. Grant Ltd. Fish Docks, Grimsby.
1913 built Barrow Haven - 'G. C. R. No.25' Lighter, official No.134778, July 1913 registered Grimsby, 70 tons, 1913/20 for the Great Central Railway Co. Marylebone Station, London. 1930/47 for London & North Eastern Railway, Marylebone Station, London.