19th Century Cork Sutton Mariners, Sailing Ships and Crews

M&M papers. He was either not the captain or preferred not to draw attention to the demise of the ship.

Seaman William Felkins would next serve as Mate on the T S Reeves 1842 – 3. He earned his Master Certificate in 1853. Lloyd’s; UK M&M; Anderson, Sailing ships of Ireland ; O’Brien , Blackwater and Bride.

References

ADELAIDE

Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:

Bridport 1831 117t; Schooner

Home port:

Cork

Owner: Activity: Master:

Coates&C, Barry&C

Coastal trade

1844 – 7 J. Baily 1847 – 55 Matthew Foley b.1810 (Dungarvan)

Fate of ship:

Unknown.

Additional information:

The Barrys followed the Coates as owners and invested heavily in Cork shipping. Lefebure had a history of joint ownership ventures with both the Coates and Barrys (see the other schooner Adelaide built in Newfoundland 1835) Captain Mathew Foley was one of many Dungarvan mariners in the Cork fleet, emphasizing the importance that Dungarvan held as a seafaring centre prior to the twentieth century. He was previously the captain on Harry King and James Carmichael . Lloyd’s ; UK M&M (Bridport); Anderson, Sailing ships of Ireland .

References

AENEAS

Place and date built: Tonnage/ Vessel type:

Prince Edward Island 1839

141/98t; Schooner

Home port:

Cork

Owner: Activity: Master:

Ryan & Co

Coastal and foreign trade

1841 – 6 Cashman 1845 – 6 John Towell b.1794 (Cork) 1846 – 8 William Carroll b.1814 (Cove) 1849 – 50 John Cadigan b.1816 (Passage West) 1849 – 55 John Cook b.1823 (Bandon) 1844 – 6 John Cadigan b.1816 (Passage West) 1852 – 3 Michael Lehan b.1825 (Cork)

Mate: