Mate Samuel Willia ms who would be Mate on the Deaves’ Zephyr 1865 – 7, gained his Master Certificate in 1867 and then switched from sail to steam ships.
References:
*IMNCL; CLIP; UK M&M.
HENRIETTA
Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:
Prince Edward Island 1859
67t; Schooner
Home port:
Cork
Owner: Activity: Master:
Michael Kennefick, Henry Lake
Coastal trade
1874 – 77 Robert Best b.1841 (Crosshaven) 1877 William Best b.1809 (Crosshaven) 1877 – 80 James best b.1831 (Crosshaven)
Fate of ship:
Unknown.
Additional information:
Trade between Cork and Welsh ports.
Michael Kennefick 1829 – 92 was a shipowner and managing director of the Shipbuilding Co. in Crosshaven. He was a Cork Harbour Commissioner (Mercantile for Lower Harbour) 1885 – 92 (O’Riordan). Captain Robert Best held a Mate Certificate from 1868. Captain William Best was Master of Ellen Drinan 1839 – 42 and obtained his Master Certificate in 1851. Captain James Best lacked certification. CLIP and IMNCL documents showed continued operation of this Crosshaven-associated schooner until the end of the century. *IMNCL; CLIP; UK M&M; O’Riordan, Portraiture of Cork Harbour Commissioners.
References:
HENRY
Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:
Newport 1839
109/97t; Brigantine
Home port:
Cork, Youghal
Owner: Activity: Master:
David O’Keefe, John Evans
Coastal trade
1849 – 50 William Henry Rooke b.1824 (Youghal) 1863 Morris Thomas b.1815 (Newport, Pembroke)* 1864 Michael Fitzgerald b.1824 (Youghal)*
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