Pictures Maryport Harbour Sailing Ships

Maryport harbour Shipping Brow with sailing boats horse transport Ship Chandler Queens Head
Maryport harbour Shipping Brow with sailing boats horse transport Ship Chandler Queens Head, Burton Ales. The swingbridge on the far right can be seen with its supporting rope. Robinson p22
Maryport harbour coaster and general trader ships Sea Breezes June 1927
A view of the Old Harbour, Maryport, from seaward, looking up to the aptly named Shipping Brow, showing the closely-packed coasters and general traders which frequented the port in busier times. Sea Breezes June 1927
Maryport old harbour seaward at low water Sea Breezes magazine June 1927
Another view of the Old Harbour, Maryport, looking seaward, at low water. The silting at the entrance is significant and the early outer wall seems poor. The lighthouse is not built so the light in the chandler's shop may be the only attempt to guide ships safely in. Sea Breezes June 1927
Maryport harbour sailing coasters n steam tug come and go Sea Breezes June 1927
Sailing coasters entering and leaving Maryport in the days before steam became the paramount power. The steam tug is towing vessels into the wind, with their sails aready set. Sea Breezes June 1927.
Netherby a Ritson iron ship 1886 tug tow from Maryport June 21 Lost with July 13 1906
The iron ship Netherby built by Ritson 1886 1448 tons departed Maryport June 21st Lost with all hands July 13th 1906. The Netherby an iron ship - sister to the "Ellenbank" and of 1448 tons she was owned by her builders and was for many years a familiar sight at Maryport which she left carrying a cargo of steel rails on June 21st 1906 for Tulchuano - Chile. She was spoken to on July 13th 1906 and that was the last ever seen of her and it was supposed she had struck an iceberg near Cape Horn, going to the bottom very quickly. Her crew consisted of many Maryport men. Three of whom were apprentices: Alwyn Skelton, Sam Dixon and , Edward Dairdan. Source Robinson p13
Maryport Senhouse Dock Multiple Sailing And Steam Ships Coal Loading And Rails Colourised
Maryport Senhouse Dock Multiple Sailing And Steam Ships Coal Loading And Rails Colourised
Maryport harbour River Ellen ship building drawing
A busy scene on the banks of the River Ellen in Maryports early ship building days. This drawing seems to be the shipyard on left where The Wave is, and on the right a ship is on the ribs that still exist, and beyond is the drawbridge with the houses on the bank that goes to The Settlement. Source: Robinson rear of booklet.
Maryport harbour entrance lighthouse view north over Solway Firth to Scotland painting 1837
Looking down into the harbour at Maryport in 1837 drawing with multiple sailing ships, and Criffel in the distance. Source Robinson p24
Maryport Harbour Ship Inn And Coal Loading Bridge Check
Maryport harbour, Ship Inn beside the raised wagon railway that brought coal to be tipped into ships, a device known as a coal hurry.
Maryport harbour from shipping brow in snow with gantry bridge for coal loading
Maryport harbour from shipping brow in snow with gantry bridge for coal loading
Maryport Harbour From Custom House With Dredger Tinted
Maryport Harbour From North Quay Christ Church On Left
Maryport Harbour From Shipping Brow
Maryport Harbour From Shipping Brow
Maryport Senhouse Dock Multiple Sailing And Steam Ships Coal Loading And Rails Colourised 2
Maryport Senhouse Dock Multiple Sailing And Steam Ships Coal Loading And Rails Colourised 2
Maryport Harbour Goliath And Not Named 2
Maryport Harbour Goliath And Not Named 2
Maryport Harbour Tug Florence Tows Sailing Ship Past Light On South Pier
Maryport Harbour Tug Florence Tows Sailing Ship Past Light On South Pier
Maryport Harbour Goliath Steamer At North Pier Tugs
Maryport Harbour Goliath Steamer At North Pier Tugs
Maryport Harbour Old Ship Yard From Motte Hill With Drawbridge 2
Maryport Harbour Sail Steam Rail New Elizabeth Dock Check Colourised
Maryport harbour New Dock sail ship with sails hung out to dry. Steamers by loading tower called hurries, with crane on rails. Hand tinted photo postcard which can be compared with another.
Maryport harbour Senhouse Dock opening 1884
The opening of the Senhouse Dock on 27 May 1884 when the Hine Brothers vesle Aln Holme took Mrs Senhouse and her guests aboard on the North Quay. The ship left the harbour and was followed by a flotilla of small boats out into the Solway Firth. This shows the Aln Holme after returning to port, approaching the dock gates with the naval reservists standing on the yard-arms. As she passed through the gates, breaking a thin ribbon. Mrs Senhouse who was ...
Maryport harbour Senhouse Dock opening 1884 Jackson p21
Maryport harbour Senhouse Dock opening 1884 Jackson p21
Maryport Harbour Shipping Brow
Maryport Harbour To Town South Pier Lighthouse And Tide Float
Maryport south pier, looking towards the lighthouse, was built in 1846 and shows the red tide float. This was raised and lowered depending on the tide, to let shipping know when the water was deep enough to enter the harbour. Before the float a flag was used as a signal. BC.
Maryport Harbour Tug Florence Tows Sailing Ship Past Light On South Pier
Maryport Harbour Tug Florence Tows Sailing Ship Past Light On South Pier