shallow waters, was known as the graveyard of the Atlantic (a claim also attributed to Nova Scotia). In 1865 a Voyage Agreement was made for South American and West Indies trade Captain Edmond McCarthy renewed his shipping papers after their loss in the wreck of the Harriet. Following the loss of Harriet , Edmond McCarthy became Master of the brigantine Hanna Ann . Mate Thomas McCarthy (b.1845, Cork), also renewed his papers, after the loss of the Harriet .
Additional information:
References:
*IMNCL; Lloyd’s; UK M&M.
HARRIET & JANE
Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:
Newcastle 1830 109t; Schooner Youghal, Cork
Home port:
Owner: Activity: Master:
Allen&Co, Green&Co
Coastal and foreign trade
1837 – 9 William Harris b.1798 (Carmarthen)#2152 1837 – 44 James Farrell b.1799/1803 (Youghal)#390 1842 – 50 Martin Harris Sheehan b.1820 (Youghal) 1837 Martin Hayes b.1810 (Youghal)#2154 1839 William Hanlon b.1812 (Youghal)#2160
Seaman:
Fate of ship:
Unknown.
Additional information:
Vessel described as brigantine rigged with the change of owner in 1844.
Captain William Harris also sailed on the Youghal vessels Mary Simkin and Perfect . Captain James Farrell has age variations with sources. Captain Martin Harris Sheehan documented Harriet & Jane in American trade.
References:
#UK Nat Arch BT112; Lloyd’s; UK M&M.
HARRY KING
Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:
Nova Scotia 1836
126t; Brig
Home port:
Cork
Owner: Activity: Master:
J Gould, Dawson
Coastal trade
1845 – 7 Matthew Foley b.1810 (Dungarvan) 1845 – 6 Thomas Edward Sargent b.1812 (Hastings) 1846 – 9 Timothy McCarthy b.1810 (Clonakilty) 1847 – 50 Michael Linehan b.1816 (Cork)
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