Code |
Description |
Date |
Keywords |
XS3591 |
photographs of work done by Glaslyn Foundry, Porthmadog, for the Admiralty, n.d., including valves, steel chests
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illustrations navy construction engineering |
XM/4783 |
copy of pamphlet by Peter Evans, `an account of the voyage of the brig Albion of Cardigan... with emigrants, etc from Caernavon to North America'
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travel ships |
XM/7447 |
reproduction posters advertising passages to & service for prospective emigrants to Australia, n.d.
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illustrations travel |
XM/2070 |
papers regarding Caernarfon fishing vessels
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XS2129 |
photographs in the Porthmadog collection, Garlandstone Museum, 1-71, of ships; 81-101, Porthmadog harbour & shipbuilding; 105, ships' captains
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illustrations ports construction |
XS/2349 |
photographs regarding Capt. Robert Thomas of Llandwrog & Liverpool, & family, n.d.
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illustrations mariners |
XS2385/46-53 |
photographs of unknown liner, The Princess Sophia, unknown ship, n.d.
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illustrations |
CHS.1216 |
misc. maritime photographs, n.d.
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illustrations |
XS3532 |
papers of Caernarvon Harbour Trust comprising photographs & curios
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ports illustrations |
XS3574/1-7 |
photographs of members' yachts of Royal Welsh Yacht Club comprising the Vestra, Tess, Amasis, May, Rosemarie
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illustrations yachting |
XD/32/1203 |
note partly concerned with amounts of money invested in shipping, n.d.
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XD15/99-103 |
Llanddwyn lighthouse records, ??
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XM/6474 |
copy of notes made by Douglas Hague on the Bardsey Lighthouse, n.d.
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XM/5460 |
papers regarding the family of Capt. Wm Jones, including son Capt. John Jones of the county of Cardigan & Capt. Evan Jones of the Moel Tryvan, in Welsh & English
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XM/2170/57 |
ms manual containing notes & questions on Middle Latitude Sailing, n.d.
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training |
R.N.(V)R.Carnarvon Battery |
records of R.N. Reserve
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XM/7056 |
photocopy of notebook by G.H. Webster regarding vessels built or owned in Porthmadog, n.d.
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construction |
X/Curios |
model of the Marie Sophie, St Patrick, passenger ferry, SS Greypoint, SS Boniface, SS Canganian, n.d.
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boats |
X/P.R.O. Shipping Records |
Caernarfonshire crew lists & agreements
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XV |
papers regarding steamships comprising 2797-821, records of Dinorwic Steamships, 2822-957, logbooks of the Alfred Mason, M.V. Dawlish, SS Enid, SS Ipswich Trader, SS Joseph Mitchell, SS Baranda, SS Juli |
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XVI |
papers regarding Portdinorwic Dry Dock comprising 2980-3005, account books, letter books, etc & 3006-62, correspondence & other papers;
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XVII, 3065-86 |
papers of Messrs Duff, Herbert & Mitchell Ltd of Port Dinorwic, managers of steamships & ship repairs
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harbours maintenance |
XM/2062 |
brochure outlining proposal to ship slate waste from Blaenau Ffestiniog & other quarries through Porthmadog to Maplin sands, n.d.
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mining |
D.Q. |
papers of Dry Dock Office, Dinorwic Quarries Ltd, Port Dinorwic, n.d.
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Breeze, Jones & Casson 273 |
accounts of the Queen Emma, n.d.;
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ships |
XS/1304/1-4 |
photographs of the Cordelia & the Rose of Torridge, n.d.
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illustrations ships |
XM1559 |
ms illustrated volume by Emrys Hughes of Porthmadog ships, n.d.
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illustrations |
Brereton 137 |
two invitations from Royal Welsh Yacht Club to regatta, n.d.;
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yachting leisure sailing |
Poole 5217 |
draft bill of sale of the Betty of Beaumaris, 20 July n.y.;
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ships |
5219 |
draft bill of sale of the Sea Horse (formerly the Blue Bell) of Beaumaris, n.d.; |
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ships |
5220 |
bargain & sale of the Jenny & Nancy, n.d.;
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ships |
5363 |
statement of account regarding the Gwylan, cutter, n.d.;
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ships |
XM/2130 |
bundle of accounts, correspondence, etc regarding the Raglan Castle, Hawarden Castle, Carmarthen Castle & Alumina
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ships |
thomas 62-94 |
additional papers including letters & telegrams about the illness & death of Capt. Robert Thomas, & misc. papers
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correspondence |
williams 329 |
account of income & expenditure possibly from the Betsey, n.d.,
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ships |
XCV/277 |
three copies of statement of the conditions upon which boys were to be admitted to the training ship Clio, Bangor, with a form to be completed with details about the boy, n.d.
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recruitment |
XM8201/87 |
pictures of ships; papers regarding voyage of the Isobel May from Caernarfon to Australia including account by Ann Thomas, cook, of voyage
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illustrations travel |
Curios (acc.2594) |
slave collar from the Caernavon Castle engraved with the words `W. Watkins', n.d.
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slavery ships |
XS/3534/120-56 |
photographs on ship at Albany pier, Aden, Colombo & Suez canal, n.d.
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illustrations |
XM/1161 |
papers of the Penrhyn Quarry regarding Anglesey Shipping Company, n.d.
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mining |
XM/1461 |
notes on SS Elidir given by a former captain, n.d.
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ships |
Curios (acc.2505) |
parallel rulers & binoculars of Capt. Jones of the Blodwen
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ships |
XM/2851 |
ts notes regarding the Sailors' Institute, Bangor
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welfare |
XM4088,XS2065 |
Seiont II Maritime Trust (addnl): records |
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XBT Mrine Maps |
Board of Trade: marine maps and plans |
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XM4088 |
Seiont II Maritime Trust: additional records
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XQP/20-33 |
papers regarding deputy Vice Admiral of Caernarfonshire, 1567-8, comprising letters, appointment, etc. concerning piracy
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1567 - 1568 |
navy correspondence recruitment |
XD/2a |
Newborough estate plans including 1616-17, plan & specification & sketch plan for new dock at St David's Fort near Belan & at Belan, mid-nineteenth century; 1666-75, plans of various ships & boats including plan of Eaton Ferry near |
1616 - 1882 |
illustrations development |
XPoole |
papers of Poole solicitors, including 1652-1726, papers of Receiver General of wrecks in north Wales & Pembrokeshire, 1774-85, n.d. including copy letters patent appointing vice-admirals, accounts of wrecks, letters, bill, writ, legal papers; |
1652 - 1785 |
correspondence navy |
XM/436/35 |
certificate of David Lloyd bound for Virginia on the Barnabey, 13 July 1671
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1671 |
America ships emigration |
XD32 |
Cefnamlwch papers include Porthdinllaen Harbour Co. records, eighteenth to twentieth centuries, which are currently being listed
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1700 - 1999 |
ports |
newborough archives 13034-5 |
papers on the building of Portdinllaen Pier, 1726;
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1726 |
construction leisure |
XM/2459 |
scrapbook of Lady Agnes Turner including misc. correspondence, newspaper cuttings & papers regarding the John & the Lady Penrhyn, 1729-1903
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1729 - 1903 |
ships |
XD/28 |
papers of Solomon Andrews, including 1736, letter from Harry Morgan regarding tramway & regatta, 1 August 1899; 2478-80, four letter regarding landing pleasure boats at Arthog, 24 April - 25 June 1923; 2915-19, papers regarding Pwllheli Pier C |
1736 - 1923 |
correspondence transport yachting leisure |
XD88/4 |
papers of Trevor Roberts, solicitors, including records of Caernarfon Harbour Trust, 1758-1949, comprising 1-46, financial papers including ledger of shipping accounts, 1839-42, letters, papers regarding harbour dues; 47-88, letters, reports, etc |
1758 - 1949 |
correspondence |
M/1705 |
transcript of a letter from Edward Bridges of Aber Wheeler to Lady Salisbury (in the John Rylands Library MSS) regarding riot at Caernarvon & difficulties of shipping butter, 21 February 1758
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1758 |
correspondence cargo dairy protest |
XD1 |
Caernarfon borough records include 120, account of town duty, 1770; 105-7, copies of resolutions regarding proposed Act of Parliament, 1792; 9, analysis of Act of Parliament, n.d.; 108, harbour byelaws,, 1820; 109, harbour rates & dues, 1821; |
1770 - 1939 |
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5301 |
draft bill of sale of one half share in the Providence of Holyhead, sloop, 1773; |
1773 |
ownership ships |
5302 |
apprenticeship of seaman between John Royal jun. & Capt. John Jones, 1774; |
1774 |
mariners |
XD/32/1202 |
list of ships built at Porthdinllaen, 1776-1875
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1776 - 1875 |
construction |
newborough archives 15047 |
letter of EW Townly at Bodgaia to Lord Newborough with news of voyage to Bardsey Isle, 9 September 1776;
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1776 |
correspondence travel |
Poole 5216 |
draft bill of sale of the Caesar of Amlwch, sloop, 1777;
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1777 |
ships |
5284-95 |
papers regarding Cadwaladr Owen & John Jones of Aberdeunant, timber-merchants, including bills of lading & letters regarding bark exports, 1779-1800, n.d.; |
1779 - 1800 |
trade commerce |
XM/1076 |
printed proposal for creating naval schools, 1783
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1783 |
navy education training |
XM/5120/71-94 |
include photocopies of letters from Hugh Jones in Georgia, USA, 1785-92, with references to voyage from Britain, American privateers, Earl of Chester, etc.
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1785 - 1792 |
correspondence America travel ships |
5221-36 |
papers regarding the Albion, brig, 1785-94, including accounts, copy bill of sale, copy affadavit, copy declaration, copy letter, letter, draft letter, rough notes, legal papers, notice;
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1785 - 1794 |
ships |
5304 |
bargain & sale of a moiety of the Nancy, sloop of Beaumaris, 1785;
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1785 |
ships ownership |
XSR |
ships registers, port of Beaumaris, 1786-1987, comprising register books, 1786-1921, transaction registers, 1855-1901, 1869-1970, correspondence book, 1858-83, 1907-54, register of steam boat certificates delivered (Holyhead), 1898-1972, index boo |
1786 - 1987 |
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newborough archives 15050 |
letter from Edward Jones to Lord Newborough, Florence, regarding Dublin vessel bound for Leghorn & exporting Italian plants for his Welsh garden, 1787; |
1787 |
correspondence trade |
5218 |
draft bill of sale of the Jenny & Nancy, sloop, 1787;
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1787 |
ships |
XM/6041/1-3 |
copies of portbooks for Caernarfon comprising for the Customer & Controller, 1788-9 & for import & exports with Ireland, 1788-9
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1788 - 1789 |
trade commerce |
newborough archives 15052 |
letter from Robert Porter, Leghorn, to Lord Newborough, Florence, with news of Bardsey Island & insurance problems, export of hats to England, 1791;
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1791 |
correspondence trade |
XM/7261/1-24 |
papers regarding Caernarvon Harbour Trust, 1793-1903
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1793 - 1903 |
ports |
12991-13028 |
papers regarding Caernarfon harbour, 1793-1891, n.d., including printed statements of accounts of Harbour Trust, 1839-65, various papers regarding harbour dues, 1842-4, papers on the Swelly Rocks, including by Capt. Beechey, 1846-52,;
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1793 - 1891 |
ports |
Brereton 316-20 |
misc. papers regarding Caernarfon borough & harbour, etc., 1793-1907 comprising 316-7, two volumes of statements of accounts of the Caernarvon Harbour Trust, 1862-3, 1870-81, 1890-1908; 319, book of printed Parliamentary Statutes, etc, includi |
1793 - 1908 |
ports |
5309 |
draft bill of sale of part of the cargo which on the John & Mary, sloop, 1793; |
1793 |
ships |
5310 |
legal papers regarding the Albion, brig, 1793;
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1793 |
ships |
5312 |
letter from Wm Lewis of Llanllibio to Poole regarding wreck & freight charges, 1794;
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1794 |
correspondence |
5313 |
draft bill of sale of the Peggy & Mary, 1794;
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1794 |
ships |
5314 |
copy memorandum of sale of 1/8 share in a sloop, 1794;
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1794 |
ownership ships |
Henry Parry collection (X/CHS.156/1-7, X/CHS.195/1-103, X/CHS.276, X/CHS.586/1, X/CHS.856/1-195, X/C |
contains some several thousand photographs, many in albums, & some postcards of local maritime subjects, nineteenth to twentieth centuries
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1800 - 1999 |
illustrations |
XS/1853/1-304 |
Solomon Andrews collection of photographs, late nineteenth to early twentieth century, includes photographs of Pwllheli harbour & bay, Aberech harbour, etc.
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1800 - 1999 |
illustrations ports |
XM/1533 |
shipping note regarding 166 slaves from Riopongoes to the West Indies, 14 April 1800
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1800 |
slavery Caribbean Americas |
6665 |
letter from Wm Poole, Philadelphia, to his uncle & aunt regarding hurricane on voyage, 25 July 1801
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1801 |
correspondence weather travel |
XD/8/2 |
letters of W.A. Madocks, 1805-50, mainly concerned with coastal erosion, storms & damage to Tremadock embankment
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1805 - 1850 |
correspondence environment weather |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 658 |
correspondence & other papers regarding the building of the Porthmadog embankment, 1805-50;
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1805 - 1850 |
construction coastal |
XM/817 |
misc. papers regarding Porthdinllaen harbour, 1807
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1807 |
ports |
newborough archives 13036-68 |
papers on Traeth Mawr & Porthmadog improvements, 1807-21;
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1807 - 1821 |
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XM/321: 1 |
printed paper regarding Portdinllaen harbour improvement, 1807; 2, ledger of Wm Jones, general dealer & ships' supplier, 1818-42; 3, shipping ledger, 1842-53, 1862-3; 4-5, shipping account books, 1847-57, 1884-94; 6, account book of the Wil |
1807 - 1894 |
ports |
XM49 |
records of Porthdinllaen Harbour Company, 1808-1911
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1808 - 1911 |
ports |
Vaynol papers/2574-5 |
papers regarding parliamentary act to improve Caernarfon harbour, 1809, including objections of Harbour Trustees to new act
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1809 |
ports |
XM/546/58-108 |
collection of papers regarding Capt. Griffith Thomas & the Napoleon, schooner, 1809-97, n.d., including letters, merchants' receipts including those of provisioners, logbooks, cargo slips, bundles of misc. documents
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1809 - 1897 |
ships correspondence |
XM/9226 |
photocopy of letter from Charles Jones at Youghall to his father & mother, Criccieth, with news he is bound for Liverpool with a cargo of oats, 16 September 1811
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1811 |
correspondence trade grain |
5333 |
legal papers regarding the Caernarvon Castle, 1811;
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1811 |
ships |
Vaynol papers/2577-96 |
legal papers regarding Bangor ferry, 1814-32 including legal papers regarding ferry & proposed bridge, 1818
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1814 - 1832 |
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XM/4961/138-41 |
papers of John Thomas, mariner, & family, including letter with news of safe voyage, 1814, doctor's bill, 1817, letter with news of arrival at Flint, damage by storm, 1839, appeal for funds for memorial for drowning of John Thomas & son in |
1814 - 1839 |
correspondence travel weather death ships |
5344 |
deposition of Owen Griffith of Llanwrst, Denbigh, & John Evans, master of the Armina, sloop, regarding cargo of salt lost off Abergele, 1815;
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1815 |
ships |
XM1573 |
papers of the Thomas family of Caernarfon including 103-15, shipping & other papers including discharge certificates for the Walton, British Princess, testimonial & wages account book, of Robert Thomas, shipwright, 1856-93; 1 |
1816 - 1893 |
service ships |
XD/8/6/68 |
receipt for shipping 4 cases, 1 trunk & 1 crate of furniture on the Lark of Liverpool to Pwllheli, 3 June 1817
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1817 |
ships |
M/911 |
account book of Robert Jones, ships' provisioner of Nefyn, 1818-42
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1818 - 1842 |
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XM/911 |
ship's provisions account book, 1818-42
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1818 - 1842 |
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XM/1001 |
papers, 1818-65, n.d., regarding ore mining including discussion of shipments
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1818 - 1865 |
trade shipping |
XM/9396 |
papers of Williams family of Morfa Nefyn, 1819-1945, n.d., in Welsh & English, including regarding the Two Sisters of Nefyn, 1851-2
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1819 - 1945 |
ships |
newborough archives 15324 |
letter of Farrars & Co. lawyers, to George Bettiss, Caernarfon, regarding custom house lease, 1820;
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1820 |
correspondence |
XM/2290 |
papers regarding W.E. Morris, harbour master, Porthmadog, 1821-1918
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1821 - 1918 |
ports |
M/249/2 |
auction notice of the Lively, flat, 22 December 1821
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1821 |
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Vaynol: 2597-612 |
papers regarding slate trade, 1821-32; 2880, statistics of slates shipped from Port Dinorwic, 1856-63
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1821 - 1863 |
mining |
XLI/12/25-8 |
letters concerning the wreck of the Hornby, brig, off Orme's Head, 1823-4
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1823 - 1824 |
correspondence ships |
15467 |
letter from J. Gray, Beaumaris to Lord Newborough regarding debt to the owners of the Union Cutter for freight charges, 1823;
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1823 |
correspondence |
newborough archives 15553 |
copy letter from W. Glynne Griffith, Bodegroes, to George Bettiss, Caernarfon, regarding hiring a Pwllheli vessel with slate, 1823;
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1823 |
correspondence ships |
newborough archives 15564 |
letter from Thomas Hazlehurst, Runcorn, Chester, to George Bettiss, Caernarfon, regarding the Ant, 1823;
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1823 |
correspondence ships |
newborough archives 15922 |
letter from George Bettiss to W. Glynne Griffith, Bodegroes with discussion of the harbour & quay, 1824;
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1823 - 1824 |
correspondence ports |
M/1763 |
transcript of diary of Thomas Clarkson, anti-slaver, on Welsh tour including ports, 28 June - 11 November 1824
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1824 |
journal slavery |
newborough archives 15926 |
copy letter from W.G. Griffith to Wiliam Elias regarding two vessels with slates for Rhuddlan, 1824
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1824 |
correspondence ships cargo |
newborough archives 13379-517 |
papers on boating & yachting, 1825-1953, n.d.;
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1825 - 1953 |
sailing leisure |
Hughes 114-20 |
papers of Capt. John Hughes, Palmyra, his wife Elizabeth & their son Capt. John Hughes, 1826-33, including correspondence, papers regarding the Palmyra including reference to great fire at the Liverpool warehouses, 1833, sale of the Cotton to |
1826 - 1833 |
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XM3252/89 |
inventory of the goods of Thomas Evans of Tynypwll of Nevin, farmer, including 1/16th of the Express of Pwllheli, 1826
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1826 |
ownership ships |
X/M/658/1 |
cargo book of the Alert, brig, of Pwllheli, 1826-7.
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1826 - 1827 |
ships |
XM/4046/78 & 80 |
accounts of vessels at Trefriw Quay, 1826-35, 1864-75
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1826 - 1875 |
ships |
XDQ, Dinorwic Quarry records |
1828-1970 including IV, papers regarding slate shipments comprising 1247-65, receiving books of shipments from quarry to Port Dinorwic, 1266-1305, shipment sheets of slate transported from quary to port, 1306-15, loading books, 1316-37, cargo books, |
1828 - 1970 |
trade mining |
Vaynol papers/4372 |
agent account book regarding subscription to Anglesey Local Association for the preservation of life from shipwreck, 1829
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1829 |
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XD15/1-200 |
records of Caernarvon Harbour Trust, 1829-1968, including minute books, agenda, ledgers, cashbooks, accounts of harbour dues, statement of account, wages, bank pass book, general accounts, Portdinorwic accounts, rentals, valuations, deeds, reports |
1829 - 1968 |
ports |
XPQ |
papers of Penrhyn Quarry including 65-9, slate shipments, 1829-1?; 90-2, 102, 110-13, Anglesey Shipping Company records, 1893-1954, including 110, account book of steamship repairs, 1926-43; 111, notebook for surveys of steamships of Anglesey Ship |
1829 - 1954 |
mining trade |
1088; 4430-498 |
the agents' account books, 1830-69, contain references to the yacht, crew's wages, etc;
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1830 - 1869 |
yachting leisure |
XB2 |
records of Conway borough include 15a, estimates for the building of a new quay, 1830; 149-54, minute books of Harbour Committee, 1884-92, 1945-61, 1963-74
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1830 - 1974 |
ports development |
newborough archives 4101 |
commonplace book includes diary for a cruise from Marseilles to Genoa, 1830; |
1830 |
journal travel |
Vaynol/5665-6870 |
receipts, bills & vouchers for Llanberis, Clogwyn Coch & Drwsycoed copper mines, 1830-6, including, 5677-8, 5680, 5687-8, 5713, 5732-4, 5744, 5749, 5760-1, 5772, 5775-6, 5784, 5803, 5811-12, 5819, 5831-2, 5838, 5841, 5843, 5848, 5851-3, 58 |
1830 - 1836 |
mining ships |
M/1746 |
assignment of two shares in the Eleanor & Jane, sloop, 1831
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1831 |
ownership ships |
M/1902/4 |
poster advertising steam communication between Caernarfon & Dublin by H.M. War Office Steam Packet Air, 22 August 1831
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1831 |
illustrations |
XM/8405/18 |
bundle of papers regarding the Swallow, brig, & the Higginson, 1832-56
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1832 - 1856 |
ships |
XM/6243 |
papers of Thomas Bugbird & Son Ltd, civil engineering contractors including 1-2, plans of Holyhead harbour, 1836-42; 3, chart showing courses from Holyhead & Porthdinllein to Kingstown, Ireland, 1842; 4, chart of Holyhead, 1853; 5-7, copy |
1836 - 1924 |
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Breeze, Jones & Casson 691 |
copy certificate of registry of the Endeavour, sloop, 1836;
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1836 |
ships |
XM4369 |
, papers of Wm Alexander include, 12-21, letters from Capt. John Jones of the William Alexander, schooner, 1857-8, including references to the Eagle, Ann Jones, Elizabeth, O. Lloyd, Ann Jones, E. Williams, Ester, loss of the Jenne |
1838 - 1873 |
ships wrecks correspondence travel |
Porthmadog collection 495 |
apprenticeship indenture of John Ellis, shipwright, 1838;
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1838 |
training building |
XM/6246/1-54 |
papers regarding Capt. Robert Thomas, shipbuilder of Nefyn & Capt. David Davies of Nefyn, c.1839-98, n.d. including photocopies of account books of the Zebra, 1853-8 & the Elidir, 1854, account of money paid over the John< |
1839 - 1898 |
construction ships correspondence |
XM/5877 |
insurance policy of the Robert, 25 October 1839
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1839 |
ships |
XM1853 |
papers of W. Morgan Richards, including 2, account book of the New Expedition of Porthmadog, 1839-60; 6, printed report on Porthmadog harbour by A. Caradoc Williams, 1913; 7, survey of the seaports of Caernarfon by Carenarvonshire Co |
1839 - 1947 |
ships |
Hughes XM4889 |
papers of Revd Griffith Hughes & family, in Welsh & English, including 54, shipping account book of Revd Griffith Hughes containing accounts of the Mariah Cathrine, 1841-58, the Reindeer, schooner, 1840-74, the G |
1840 - 1874 |
ships |
XM3252/73-86 |
papers regarding the Quarry Man, schooner, 1840-57, including statements of account, receipts, & the Ebenezer, smack, including bills, account of payments, bill of lading, 1841-57
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1840 - 1857 |
ships |
X/M/804/1-43 |
Within X/M/804/1-43 there is 1, crew wages book of the Alliance, sloop, 1840-1; 2, book of charter parties & other papers including 1-121, ships on charter from H. Owen & Son, Caernarfon, for the Savernake, 1870-93, Ireland, 187 |
1840 - 1920 |
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XM/2387/1 |
deed of arrangement regarding forming the Porthmadog Mutual Ship Insurance Society, 21 May 1841
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1841 |
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Hughes 959-95 |
letters in Welsh regarding the Cyrus, brig, Agnes, schooner, George the 4th, Glandore, Madryn, schooner, Neanthus, 1841-78
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1841 - 1878 |
correspondence ships |
XM/8634/2 |
ts of a Welsh letter written by Henry E. Prichard, American emigrant, to Mrs Magdalen Owens, Pwllheli, regarding voyage, 1 October 1842
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1842 |
correspondence travel |
XM1816 |
papers of Capt. Thomas Rees Thomas, former harbour master, including 2-3, rules & regulations of Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1867, 1906; 9, certificate regarding Margaret Jones' entitlement to a pension from the Merchant Seaman's Fund or Trinity H |
1842 - 1967 |
welfare correspondence |
XM/2582: 1 |
letter from Catherine Davies to her mother Mrs Mary Morris, Porthmadog with news of her husband's safe Atlantic crossing in the Gwen Evan, 1842; 18, seaman's discharge certificate of Richard Roberts of Porthmadog, 1883-1900; 19, report of t |
1842 - 1900 |
correspondence travel ships service |
XM/4586 |
papers regarding Owen Williams, including 1-2, discharge certificate from the Ann M. Laster of Gloucester, 1853, & the Marco Polo of Liverpool, 1855; 3, mariner's register ticket, 1843
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1843 - 1855 |
service ships |
XM/1672 |
volume comprising report & plans on communication with Ireland by Sir J. Walker, civil engineer, to Sir John Barrow, Secretary to the Admiralty, with plans including Holyhead harbour, Porthdinllaen, sketches of north Welsh coast, Chester railw |
1843 |
navy ports |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 585 |
deed of constitution, minutes & other papers regarding the Pwllheli & Nevin Mutual Marine Assurance Association, 1843;
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1843 |
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XM/4088/1-321 |
, papers of Seiont II Preservation Association include 1-10, papers of Capt. Richard Owen, harbour master of Caernarfon, 1849-1906; 12-24, 57-71, papers regarding the Waterloo, 1897-1906, 1891-1910; 75, cargo book of the Revival |
1843 - 1988 |
correspondence navy |
XM/2316 |
copy of advertisement for a voyage of the Hindoo, barque of Caernarvon, 1843 (see also X/M/5117)
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1843 |
illustrations travel ships |
XM/2983/1 |
letter from Hugh Owens, seaman on HMS Cornwallis at Hong Kong to his mother near Bangor with news of the `China ransom', the Appollo, 4 May 1843
|
1843 |
correspondence navy ships |
XM/5226/37 |
booklet `a list of tonnage, rates & dues payable in the port of Carnarvon', 1844
|
1844 |
|
13069-89 |
papers on Bardsey Island Lighthouse, mainly letters, 1844-7;
|
1844 - 1847 |
|
XSR |
Beaumaris shipping registers: register |
1844 - 1994 |
|
XSR |
Caernarfon shipping registers: register |
1844 - 1994 |
|
M187/3 |
letter from Wm Owen, Utica, USA to Thomas Williams, Ffestiniog, Merioneth, with description of voyage, 1845
|
1845 |
correspondence America travel |
X/Pwllheli/28 |
bill of sale of two 64 parts of the Lord William Paget of Beaumaris, ship, 19 July 1845
|
1845 |
ownership |
newborough archives 13029-33 |
papers on the development of Holyhead & Porthdinllaen, 1845-7;
|
1845 - 1847 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 683 |
bill of sale between Wm Bulkeley Jones, merchant & Capt. Robert Cans of 16/64 parts of shares in the Endeavour, ship, in consideration of £25, 1846;
|
1846 |
ownership |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 688 |
bill of sale between Owen Roberts & Robert Jones, master mariners, of 8/64 parts of shares in the British Queen, sloop of Pwllheli, 1846;
|
1846 |
ownership ships |
XM/686 |
letter from Wm Williams, of the Three Brothers, smack, to his wife & children, 1847
|
1847 |
correspondence ships |
XM/556 |
ms volume by Robert Williams Vaughan, Barmouth, on `navigation', 4 January 1848
|
1848 |
|
XM/511 |
report of Porthmadoc Mutual Ship Insurance Society, 1848; photocopy of seaman's discharge certificate, 1876; correspondence & other papers of Emrys Hughes regarding Porthmadog & its ships, 1906-56
|
1848 - 1956 |
service |
XM/166/6 |
letter from Wm Jones on the Mary at Newport to his brother & sister regarding lack of trade, loading iron at Liverpool, 4 April 1848
|
1848 |
correspondence |
M/1775/1&2 |
information extracted from Lloyd's records regarding the Ada of Caernarfon, schooner & letter from depositor with an account of sea voyage in 1848
|
1848 |
shis travel |
XM/1464/3 |
ship's account book with a log kept by D. Parry on the Leith Packet from London to Cork, June 1849
|
1849 |
|
XM490 |
records of the Dorothea Company, 1849-1941, including slate cargo books, later shipping books, 1849-87
|
1849 - 1941 |
mining trade |
XM/8248 |
papers regarding David Davies sen. & family & the Unicorn, 1850-c.1988
|
1850 - 1988 |
ships |
XM/2291/1-23 |
papers regarding Porthmadog harbour including correspondence, 1896-1912; balance sheets, 1891, 1904-17; misc. papers, 1850-1965
|
1850 - 1965 |
ports |
XM2418 |
Porthmadog harbour records including 1-50, financial papers comprising cash book, 1894-5, harbour accounts, 1881-1901, misc. financial statements & accounts, 1866-1910, papers regarding income tax, 1893-1917, misc. financial papers, 1868-1916, |
1850 - 1918 |
ports ships |
XM/8514/2 |
receipted invoice of Edward Ellis, ship & boat builder, ship chandler, of Bangor, to the owners of the Weyoran, yacht, 1850
|
1850 |
construction trade |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 626-8 |
Porthmadog byelaws, accounts & harbour master applications, 1850, 1886-95, 1903;
|
1850 - 1903 |
|
XM4229, Porthmadog collection |
Garlandstone Museum, including 1-472, Porthmadog harbour records comprising correspondence, 1872-1914, including references to the Aeron Belle, Rebecca, Tecwyn; financial records including harbour dues accounts, 1868-1903, bills & recei |
1850 - 1914 |
ports ships |
Hughes 55-110 |
papers regarding the Luther, schooner, 1850-70, including invoices, receipts, notes, bills, letters, includes references to the Thomas, SS Bonny;
|
1850 - 1870 |
ships |
M81/1-3 |
papers regarding John Roberts of Criccieth, comprising mariners register ticket & two discharge certificates from the Magician, 1851 & John Evans, 1877
|
1851 - 1877 |
ships |
XM4361 |
papers of Capt. Wm Jones of Caernarfon & Pwllhei, including 1-2, shipping papers comprising master's certificates, 1851, 1876; 3-7, testimonials regarding service on the Conservative, Lizzie Hobley, City of St Asaph, Hannah, 1868-75; 8- |
1851 - 1899 |
ships correspondence |
XM/8192 |
misc. papers regarding the Fossile of Pwllheli, 1851-1922
|
1851 - 1922 |
ships |
Thomas 45-9 |
papers regarding Capt. James Jameson, 1851-c.1960, including references to the lady Head, Larne, Glenlyon;
|
1851 - 1960 |
|
XM/7380/329-30 |
photocopy of letter from Owen Jones, apprentice, to his father & mother, on the John Davies, New South Wales, regarding passage from Liverpool & kindness of crew, 14 November 1852; photocopy of note written by Bennett Jones, Barmout |
1852 |
correspondence ships Australia deaths |
XM/1247 |
notice of regatta ball of Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1853
|
1853 |
yachting leisure |
XM/5960 |
papers of Capt. Philip Davies & family, 1854-94, n.d., in Welsh & English inlcuding master's competency certificate, 1854
|
1854 - 1894 |
service |
XD/72 |
records of Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1855-1980, including administrative including minute books, visitor books, subscription registers, list of members, annual reports, account books, invoices, receipts & invoices, letter books; correspondence; |
1855 - 1980 |
yachting leisure |
XM/2431/2 |
letter from a sailor at Calcutta to his parents regarding voyage, 7 January 1855
|
1855 |
correspondence India travel |
XM/1869 |
photocopies of family letters regarding Thomas Bell Kelley, Australian emigrant, 1856-75, regarding voyage, loss of the Gatenburgh
|
1856 - 1875 |
correspondence travel wrecks |
XM/654 |
minute book & list of donations of Caernarvon Rowing Club, 1856-65
|
1856 - 1865 |
boating leisure |
XM/632/1 |
discharge certificate for David Humphreys, seaman of Porthmadog, from the Solway at London, 21 July 1856
|
1856 |
service |
XM/632: 1 |
seaman's discharge certificate, 1856; 2, deed of settlement of Porthmadog Insurance Society, 1879
|
1856 - 1879 |
service |
newborough archives 4107 |
diary of Emily Annina Wynn's voyage on the Vesta to Ireland & the continent, 1856, with a list of the crew;
|
1856 |
travel journal ships |
177 Breeze,Jones&Casson |
registration copy of Portmadog Ship Insurance Society for the Jannett & Jane, 1858;
|
1858 |
|
newborough archives 13311-14 |
papers on proposed Llyfni Vale Railway & Harbour, 1858-9;
|
1858 - 1859 |
transport ports development |
XM/568/1 |
letter from Hugh Finlay, San Fransisco, seaman & Australian emigrant, to his wife, in Welsh & English, 1 December 1859
|
1859 |
correspondence America mariner |
XM/668 |
seaman's certificate of character & discharge of Richard Williams of Caernarfon, 1859
|
1859 |
service |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 243 |
inventory of the goods of the late Capt. E. Humphreys, 1859;
|
1859 |
|
Hughes 28-45 |
materials regarding shipping, 1859-1928;
|
1859 - 1928 |
|
XM/1593,1 |
index to shipwrecks on the north Welsh coast compiled from newspapers & transcript of logbook of the Holyhead lifeboat of 1860-93, n.d.
|
1860 - 1893 |
|
XM/5344/9 |
wages account book of David Jones, Nefyn, while serving on the John Pegg, Mary Reynolds, Black Burn of Preston, Unicorn, schooners, 1860-72
|
1860 - 1872 |
ships |
XM/1276 |
papers regarding the Alfred including account books, 1860, 1865 & bill of sale of 16 shares, 1879
|
1860 - 1879 |
ships ownership |
X/M/1179 |
book of rules of the Pwllheli & Nevin Mutual Marine Assurance Association, 1860;
|
1860 |
|
XM/960 |
44 memorial cards mostly to ships' captains & their relations, 1860-99
|
1860 - 1899 |
|
XM/1004 |
crew lists of the Prince Llewelyn, 1860-1900
|
1860 - 1900 |
ships |
XM/2255 |
note from Davies & Sons, Menai Bridge to Captain Thomas at John Hughes, Ship Agent, Holyhead regarding superintending new ship in Grading Dock, 11 August 1860
|
1860 |
|
XM/4016/133-4 |
card regarding the launch of The Sister's Memorial, lifeboat, 1861 & leaflet regarding order of service, n.d.
|
1861 |
rescue |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 687 |
accounts of the Physician, ship, 1861;
|
1861 |
|
XD/32/390-1, 402, 448, 457 |
bundles of misc. correspondence including references to Aberdaron regatta subscription, c.1862-93, applications for `fishermen's money', 1882-1906, letter from Hugh G. Jones at Cefnamwich to A.C. Leslie regarding drowning of his brother by shipwre |
1862 - 1927 |
leisure yachting deaths |
XM/2057/1 |
poster regarding presentation to Wm Pritchard of Bangor regarding service to Bangor Mutual Ship Insurance Society, March 1862
|
1862 |
illustrations |
196 |
certificate of £5 share in the Portmadoc Steam Tug Co., 1862;
|
1862 |
ownership |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 617-25 |
papers regarding Porthmadog pilots, 1862-1921, including accounts, sub-commissioners, licenses, returns;
|
1862 - 1921 |
|
XM/166/9 |
letter from Thomas Jones, Hong Kong, to his sister Margaret regarding cargo to Australia, 9 November 1862
|
1862 |
correspondence China |
XM/166/10 |
letter from Thomas Jones, Liverpool, to his sister Margaret regarding sailing on the China to America, 16 February 1862
|
1862 |
correspondence |
XM/1172 |
photocopies of papers regarding Harry Jones, goldminer, & the Welsh Company of Adventures, Cariboo, 1862-1935, n.d., including 25, diary of Captain John Evans, 1862-5; 26, cargo book of the New Blessing, 1822-4
|
1862 - 1935 |
mining journal ships |
XM/8490 |
poster of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club regatta, Caernarfon, 4 August 1863
|
1863 |
illustrations leisure |
XM/5898/1-3 |
papers regarding John Bryan of Caernarfon, sailmaker, including apprenticeship indentures & partnership agreement, 1863, 1894, 1881
|
1863 - 1881 |
construction training |
X/M/5056/1-90 |
, photocopies of papers of Griffith Owen, shipbuilder of Morfa Nevin including letters, bills, receipts, rough sketch, certificates regarding ships including the Comet, Ebenezer Parry, Planet, in Welsh & English of 1 |
1863 - 1880 |
construction correspondence |
XPRO shipping records |
vessels registered in the county of Caernarfon, 1863-1913
|
1863 - 1913 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 279 |
papers concerning the abandonment of the Jasper, schooner, in the north Sea on 2 May 1863, 1863;
|
1863 |
ships |
XD30 |
administrative, financial & personnel records of Caernarvon Royal Naval Reserve, 1863-1907, with misc. printed material & Coast Guard (Caernarfon station) administrative, financial & misc. records, 1865-1904, n.d., with misc. printed m |
1863 - 1907 |
navy rescue |
Brereton XM923 |
papers of Plas Brereton including 53-64, Royal Welsh yacht club, 1863-1909 comprising pamphlets, booklets, list of members, rules & regulations, notification of meeting;
|
1863 - 1909 |
yachting leisure sailing |
XM3626 |
papers of Capt. Edward Williams of Ty Gwyn, Talsarnau, comprising 1-100, shipping papers of the Betsey of Porthmadog comprising account books, 1864-6, charter parties, 1873-85, bills of lading, 1873-85, bills & vouchers, 1863-86, report |
1863 - 1886 |
|
williams 146-282 |
correspondence, 1863-90, n.d., 1876-9, n.d., in Welsh & English;
|
1863 - 1890 |
|
Vaynol papers/2650 |
letter from R.G. Duff to John Millington regarding proposed harbour of refuge & Caernavon, Holyhead & Porthdinllaen, 1864
|
1864 |
correspondence ports |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 195 |
certificate of shares of £5 in the Caernarfonshire & Merionethshire Steam Ship co. Ltd, 1864;
|
1864 |
ownership |
williams 137-45 |
misc shipping papers, 1864-72, n.d.;
|
1864 - 1872 |
|
XM/850/1-2 |
master's certificates of Wm & Henry Parry, 1865, 1896, ts chronicle of Welsh shipping events, n.d.
|
1865 - 1896 |
service |
Vaynol papers: 2700, 2722, 2754, 2766 |
correspondence between R.G. Duff & John Millington regarding Vaynol estate yacht, 19 July 1866, 13 June 1867, 9 May 1868, 26 August 1868;
|
1866 - 1868 |
leisure |
Vaynol papers/2683-4 |
correspondence between John Millington & R.G. Duff regarding death of Evan Thomas, boatman, & his son becoming boatman & pilot, April 1866
|
1866 |
|
XM/419 |
papers of Western Sea Fisheries, 1867-1900, including minutes, correspondence, accounts, ledger
|
1867 - 1900 |
fishing |
XM/4648/5-9 |
copies death certificates of John Jones, seamen from 1867-8 (1961 & 1978)
|
1867 - 1978 |
|
Breeze,Jones & Casson 160 |
account book of the owner of the Georgiana, 1867-71;
|
1867 - 1871 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 692 |
papers regarding the Physician of Caernarfon, sloop, 1867;
|
1867 |
ships |
XM/2589 |
copies of papers regarding the Tyne, brigantine of Porthmadog, of 1867-1915 & n.d., including correspondence, receipts, account, wages book
|
1867 - 1915 |
ships |
XM/5620 |
letter of Issac J. Evans, Alabama, to his wife Sydney & son John, with news of disease on ship & at Havana, the Beeston Castle, 9 January 1868
|
1868 |
correspondence America ships Cuba illness |
XM/2058 |
papers regarding & Capt. Edward Roberts & family regarding Porthmadog ships comprising 1, master's competence certificate, 1868; 2, account book with J.P. Jones, draper, 1882-9; 3, account book of the Ebeneezer of Porthmadog, 1889-9 |
1868 - 1916 |
service merchants ships ownership insurance |
XM/8282/5 |
brief on behalf of the Trustees of the Harbour of Caernarfon against the Carnarvon & Llanberis Railway Bill, 1868
|
1868 |
ports transport trains |
XD8, additional deposit, old list, p.2 |
Porthmadoc Harbour Dues, 1868-80, 1883-5, 1926-36; receipt book, 1926-36; correspondence regarding ballast wharf, 1882-8; correspondence with slate companies regarding harbour dues
|
1868 - 1936 |
ports mining |
Hughes XM6774 |
papers of Capt. John Hughes of East Twthill, Caerfarfon, 1868-1938, including 3-6, copy letter books for the Altair, barque, Marion Inglis, ship & Talus, ship, 1909-11;
|
1868 - 1938 |
|
XM/4961/143 |
promissory note of Hugh Roberts, master of the Minnehaha to John Ellis after ship sails from Shields, 1868
|
1868 |
|
XM/3232/1 |
statement of apportionment of net proceeds of wreck of the John Wesley, schooner, c.1869
|
1869 |
|
XD8/4/1320 |
agreement for sale of 16/64 shares in the George Henry, 1869; 1327, deed of partnership of Messrs David Richards, ship chandler & Morris Jones, master mariner, both of Porthmadog regarding the establishment of a sailmaking business, 1875; 1328 |
1869 - 1901 |
ownership construction |
Hughes 417 |
rough notebook of Capt John Williams of the Luther, 1869-70;
|
1869 - 1870 |
ships |
XM/441/3 |
bill of J. Owen Jones, plumber, Caernarfon, to owners of the Sarah Wynne, smack, 1869
|
1869 |
ships |
XM/1675 |
papers regarding damages to the Aneurin, schooner of Caernarfon from a collision with the Hilka near Deal, Kent, 1869
|
1869 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 244 |
account book of the Georgina, 1870-5;
|
1870 - 1875 |
ships |
williams 123-4 |
bills, vouchers & misc. papers regarding the Nanhoron of Caernarfon, 1870-6; |
1870 - 1876 |
ships |
williams 300-5 |
personal papers, 1870-1, n.d., including certificates; additional papers include |
1870 - 1871 |
|
M329 |
logbook of the Margaret & Jane, 1870
|
1870 |
ships |
XM/1017/1-2 |
master's certificate of Owen Owens, 1870; conditions of sale of the Eliza Jones, schooner, 1885
|
1870 - 1885 |
ships |
X/M/4994/1-3 |
discharge certificates of Henry Jones from the Bellona of Caernarfon, 1871 & the Physician of Caernarfon, 1879, of John James of the Twelve Apostles of Caernarfon, 1880
|
1871 - 1880 |
service ships |
XM/6986 |
navigation exercise book, c.1858 & photocopy of logbook of the Punch, schooner, 1871-2
|
1871 - 1872 |
ships training |
XM/1213/79 |
letter from Mr Pritchard, Porthmadog, to A. Foulkes, Newbridge regarding sale of shares of the late Cran Jones in the Rebecca, 17 May 1871
|
1871 |
correspondence ownership ships |
XM/5686 |
mortgage of 64 shares in the Sarah, carvel of Caernarfon, 12 December 1871
|
1871 |
ownership ships |
Porthmadog collection 482-3 |
lists of sailing ships of Porthmadog & Borth-y-gest in 1871 & c.1910, compiled 1978 & n.d.;
|
1871 - 1978 |
|
XM/4046/131 |
reports & correspondence regarding wreck of the Vale of Conway in 1872, 1946
|
1872 - 1946 |
ships |
X/M/5009 |
papers of Capt. Thomas Owen of Tudweiliog, partner in Roberts, Owen & Co. of Liverpool including testimonials, discharge certificates, master's certificate, correspondence, 1872-c.1932
|
1872 - 1932 |
service |
XD8, additional deposit, old list, p.7 |
shipping records comprising bills of sale of Francis Henry, 1874, Lady Vere de Vere, 1878, Queen Emma, 1872, 1886, Mary Lester, 1873, Princess of Wales, 1876, bank pass book of the Snowdonia, barque, 1875- |
1872 - 1878 |
ships |
williams 330-4 |
misc. papers regarding the Betsey, 1872-82
|
1872 - 1882 |
ships |
M141 |
account book of the Helen, schooner, 1872
|
1872 |
ships |
XM/5987 |
account by a man of Greenock, 1873, including a voyage by steamer to the Menai straits
|
1873 |
travel |
XD/32/1068 |
account book, 1873-1902, including accounts of the City of St Asaph, barquentine, 1873-8, Empire, steamer, 1882-97, Treasury, steamer, 1896-1900, Corinna, barque, 1877-81, Oleander, barque, 1881, also private |
1873 - 1902 |
barges ships |
XM/5774/1-10 |
papers regarding John Hughes, ship's carpenter of Amlwch, 1873-84, including letters
|
1873 - 1884 |
correspondence construction |
XM/1217 |
papers of Wm Williams of Conway, including certificate, apprenticeship indenture, testimonials & list of vessels on which he sailed, 1873
|
1873 |
service |
XM/2970 |
letter from Ebenezer Roberts, shipbuilder, Porthmadog, to Mr Pritchard regarding timber, 20 December 1873
|
1873 |
correspondence construction |
Porthmadog collection 473-6 |
bills of sale, 1873-93;
|
1873 - 1893 |
|
williams 125-36 |
shipping papers of the Surpass of Grangemouth regarding charter party comprising bills of lading, 1875-6, bills & vouchers, 1873-7, & misc. papers, 1873-5; |
1873 - 1877 |
ships |
282-99 |
bundle of circular letters regarding insurance calls made on vessels, 1873-9; |
1873 - 1879 |
correspondence ships |
M/423 |
minute book of the South Caernarvonshire Fishery Board, 1874-1913, includes discussion of salmon fishery & Pwllheli weirs
|
1874 - 1913 |
|
XM/3142 |
bundle of seamans' discharge certificates of Henry Parry of Caernarvon, 1874-85
|
1874 - 1885 |
service |
XM/5214 |
photocopy of master's certificate of Capt. John Hughes of Criccieth, 11 May 1874
|
1874 |
service |
XD3/447-9 |
shipping papers of Carter & Vincent, 1874-82
|
1874 - 1882 |
|
Thomas 2-34 |
correspondence, telegrams & newspaper reports, 1874-1902, with references to the Glentilt, Malabar, British Princess, John Davies, Disraeli, Superior, Northumberland, Minnehaha, Merioneth, Flintshire, Carnarvonshire, Dolbadarn Castle, Afon |
1874 - 1902 |
ships |
williams 101-22 |
shipping papers of the Glanavon of Porthmadog regarding charter parties, 1874-7, bills of lading & misc papers, 1875-6;
|
1874 - 1877 |
ships |
williams 327-8 |
bills for repairs to the Surpass, schooner, 1874,
|
1874 |
ships maintenance |
XCV/447 |
report from H.P. Manley on the SS Mimosa of Liverpool at Caernarfon regarding her sale following damage by ice in the St Lawrence to the propeller, 1874
|
1874 |
ships weather |
XM/2895 |
certificate of master's competency of John Jones of Port Dinorwic, 1875
|
1875 |
|
XM/5857 |
seamen's wages book of the Arabella, 1875-6
|
1875 - 1876 |
ships |
XM/4469/1-6 |
reports & rules of shipping insurance companies, 1875-1916
|
1875 - 1916 |
|
136 |
byelaws of Porthmadog Harbour Authority, 1875;
|
1875 |
ports |
XM/603/228-45 |
papers concerning Llandudno Pier Co. vs Conway Union, 1876-1907, n.d., including pier accounts, receipts, letters
|
1876 - 1907 |
leisure |
M/1903 |
account book of seamen's wages on the Arabella on return voyage to Rangoon, 1876-7
|
1876 - 1877 |
ships travel Burma |
XM/8979 |
plan of sail & rigging of the Cambrian Princess/Prince by Oswald, Woolston, Southampton, c.1876
|
1876 |
ships |
XM/543/30 |
papers regarding Arfon Shipping Co. Ltd, Caernarfon comprising register of members, share transfers & annual lists & summaries, 1876-8
|
1876 - 1878 |
|
M/1436/1-3 |
victualling & wages books regarding Penrhyn Castle, 1876-86
|
1876 - 1886 |
food ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 206 |
includes papers regarding Portmadoc Steam Tug Co. vs British & Eastern Fishing Co., 1876;
|
1876 |
|
thomas 35-44 |
misc. papers, 1876-1903, n.d., including letters, cargo account of the British Princess, 1876;
|
1876 - 1903 |
correspondence ships |
58-61 |
misc. including copy letter of Richard Edwards, master of the True Briton, 1876 & verses entitled `a shipowner's dream', n.d.;
|
1876 |
correspondence ships |
XCV/448 |
bill from Henry Owen, ship & boat builder, etc, Bangor, to Captain Thomas of the Confidence, schooner, for a copper fastened boat, 1876-8
|
1876 - 1878 |
construction |
XM/8500/7 |
letter regarding the opening of St Tudnos lighthouse, 1877
|
1877 |
correspondence |
X/M/4822 |
copy death certificate of Wm Jones, cook on the Grand Duke of 1877, 1981
|
1877 - 1981 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 584 |
statement of accounts of the Caernarvonshire & Maerionethshire Steam Ship Co., 1877;
|
1877 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 655 |
accounts of the first, third, fourth & fifth voyages of the Ordovic, barque, 1877-83;
|
1877 - 1883 |
ships |
212-20 |
records of Arvon Shipping Company Ltd, 1877-1915, comprising ledgers of the Menai, Stafford, Ogwen, Arvonia, Blodwen (all damaged) & general ledger;
|
1877 - 1915 |
ships |
XCV/237 |
transcript of evidence & judgement in legal case between owners of the Edward, brig & the owners of the George Reynolds following collision off Holyhead, 1877
|
1877 |
ships |
XM/1222/10 |
bill of sale for the County of Cardigan, ship, 8 February 1878
|
1878 |
ownership |
XM/8633 |
photocopies of bundle of papers regarding the investments in shipping of Messrs. J. & R. Rowlands, quarrymen of Bethesda, 1878-1905
|
1878 - 1905 |
|
XM/7185/165-78 |
letter written by John Price mainly regarding Welsh marine natural history, 1878-84
|
1878 - 1884 |
correspondence |
XM/1536 |
receipts for payments for limestone including schooner shipments, 1878-82
|
1878 - 1882 |
mining ships |
X/M/5172/7/1 |
Owen W. Griffith's discharge certificate on the Araucania of Liverpool, 1879
|
1879 |
service ships |
XM/1048/5 |
deed of settlement of Porthmadog Mutual Ship Insurance Society, 1879
|
1879 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 210 |
commission for sale of the Mary & Jane, schooner, 1879;
|
1879 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 586 |
memorandum of the Portmadoc Steam Tug Company, 1886 & deed of settlement & other papers regarding the Portmadoc Mutual Ship Insurance Society, 1879-1908; |
1879 - 1908 |
|
XM/2333 |
printed report of the Society of the Industrial Training Ship Clio for homeless, destitute & poor respectable boys, 1879
|
1879 |
welfare education |
XM/8316/3 |
discharge certificate of Howell Williams from the City of New York, steamship, 27 December 1880
|
1880 |
service |
XM/2537 |
papers, mainly discharge certificates, regarding Richard Evans of Porthmadog, 1880-1931
|
1880 - 1931 |
service |
XM/6469 |
copy of receipted account of Caenarfon Harbour Trustees for deepening the new basin, 1880
|
1880 |
ports |
XD/18/17 |
legal papers including accounts in estate of Ann Pritchard of Pwllheli & of her husband John, shipowner, 1880, 1896
|
1880 - 1896 |
|
Porthmadog collection 484-91 |
discharge certificate, testimonials & letter regarding David Williams of Pwllheli, seamen & carpenter, 1880-97;
|
1880 - 1897 |
service mariner |
XM6632 |
ballad by Hugh Roberts on the loss of the Cyprian, 1881, in Welsh
|
1881 |
ships wrecks |
XM/663 |
wages account book of the Glad Tidings, 1881-9
|
1881 - 1889 |
ships |
M/1668 |
printed special resolutions & articles of Association of Bangor Mutual Ship Insurance Society, Ltd, 1881
|
1881 |
|
XM5399 |
diary of Mrs Ellen Owen of Tudweiliog on a voyage on the Cambrian Monarch from San Fransciso to Queenstown, 1882
|
1882 |
journal travel America |
3107-9 |
papers regarding the Pandora, steam yacht, 1882, 1887, 1888;
|
1882 - 1888 |
leisure |
X/M/5152 |
papers of Wm Williams of Bardsey including discharge certificates, 1882-1900 & service certificates, 1888-1930
|
1882 - 1930 |
|
XM/5503 |
papers regarding Wm Hughes of Caernarfon comprising 1-9, discharge certificates 1882-95; 10-11, letters of recommendation, 1895, 1899
|
1882 - 1899 |
service |
XM/5728 |
copies of Deganwy harbour books including arrivals & sailings book, c.1882-1934 & porterage book, 1884-1938
|
1882 - 1938 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 224 |
auction advertisment & papers regarding the Elizabeth & the Sarah Bridget, brigs, 1882;
|
1882 |
illustrations ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 684 |
account of Owen Roberts, shipbuilder, with Mr Wm Jones, Penrallt, Pwllheli, 1882;
|
1882 |
construction |
XCV/449 |
receipted bill of lading & charter party in respect of 179 tons of manganese ore, cargo of the Prosper of Caernarfon, loaded in Gothenburg, 1882
|
1882 |
mining ships |
XM/8848 |
letter from Wm Embrey, on the Clio, training ship, off Bangor to his sister Mary Ann Embrey of Shifnal, Salop, 1883-4
|
1883 - 1884 |
correspondence |
XM/8013 |
photocopies of papers of Mr W. Williams, boat surveyor for Arfon & Anglesey Borough Councils, formerly boatbuilder at Messrs. Dickies of Bangor, 1883-1990
|
1883 - 1990 |
construction |
XM/2338 |
letter of Wm Thomas, manager of Prydain Steamship Company Ltd, Nevin to John Jones, Llanllyfni regarding shares with shares certificate & plan of the Prydain, a new screw steamer, 13 June 1883
|
1883 |
correspondence ownership |
Thomas XM4338 |
papers of Capt. Robert Thomas of Llandwrog & Liverpool, comprising 1, diary, 1883;
|
1883 |
journal |
XPEN |
papers regarding Penmaenmawr & Trefor Quarries, including 230-2, Penmaen Shipping Company records, 1895-1911; 233-45, shipping records, 1884-1967; 246-52, misc records, 1931-67
|
1884 - 1967 |
mining trade |
XM/8549/1-7 |
photocopies of papers regarding Hugh Owen Jones of Pwllheli & the Flintshire, 1884-1902
|
1884 - 1902 |
|
XCV/200-1 |
papers in the legal case between the owners of the Midas, barque, versus Thomas Parry, 1884-5
|
1884 - 1885 |
ships |
XM/8361 |
photocopy of discharge certificate of Wm R. Thomas from the Rosario, schooner, 23 February 1885
|
1885 |
service ships |
XM/8268 |
papers regarding Capt. Wm Jones of Caernarfon, 1885-1989, mostly including discharge certificates
|
1885 - 1989 |
service |
XM/571 |
papers regarding Criccieth including 3, discharge certificate of Richard Jones, seaman, 1885; 5, notebook of Ellis Jones with details of voyages, 1904; 6, identity service certificate of Richard Jones, seaman, 9 August 1920; 7, members' contributi |
1885 - 1920 |
service travel |
XCV/201-11 |
papers concerning legal dispute between Robert Roberts of Trefriw & Wm Hughes, owner & master of the Martha Ann vs Messrs Fisher & Co., regarding damage to ship & to a cargo of cement, 1885
|
1885 |
|
XM/8413/2 |
photocopy of customs certificate issued at Hull for the Pengwern, 13 August 1886
|
1886 |
|
M262/24 |
journal of Edward Roberts of Ceunant, emigrant, to Australia, 1886
|
1886 |
|
4951 |
summary of expenditure of the Pandora & payments regarding Belle, steam launch, 1886
|
1886 |
yachts |
XM/6245/4-20 |
discharge certificates of Robert Jones of Criccieth, 1886-99
|
1886 - 1899 |
service |
M/565/2 |
diary of Mr Jones, ship's provisioner, 1886, in South China seas
|
1886 |
journal |
Breeze,Jones & Casson 184 |
terms of sale of the Ellen Roberts, schooner, 1886;
|
1886 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 304 |
contract for sale of ten shares in the Portmadoc Steam Tug Company, 1886;
|
1886 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 504 |
correspondence with the Ffestiniog Railway Company including references to the opening of Deganwy Harbour, 1886;
|
1886 |
transport ports |
XM/565/2 |
diary, etc. of ship's officer, 1886
|
1886 |
journal |
Henry Parry collection |
papers relating mainly to the maritime history of Caernarfonshire & the local history of Nefyn & the Lleyn peninsula, including X/M/658/4, logbooks of the Cadwgan, barque, 1886-7 & of the Iquique, ship, 1887; |
1886 - 1887 |
|
XM/8322/26-8 |
bundle of letters from John & Joseph Davies Bryan including from on SS Arcadia, SS Plantain & SS Oxons, 1886-8, includes descriptions of their voyages to Egypt
|
1886 - 1888 |
correspondence ships travel Africa |
XM/857 |
papers regarding Wm Pritchard & Owen Owens, Australian emigrant, including 5, diary with account of voyage, 1887
|
1887 |
journal travel |
XM/6049 |
papers of Griffith Williams of Porthmadog comprising discharge certficates, 1888-1913 & certificates of good conduct, 1887-1911
|
1887 - 1913 |
service |
XM/792 |
discharge certificate & testimonial of Capt. Griffith Owen, 1887, 1893
|
1887 - 1893 |
service |
XM/5946 |
copy of poem of the Glanperis in 1887, c.1983
|
1887 - 1983 |
ships |
M246 |
two share certificates in the Ship Eirian Co. Ltd & the Ship Gwynedd Co. Ltd, 25 May 1887
|
1887 |
ownership Companies |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 260 |
papers of Hugh Hughes including particulars of sale by auction of shares in two ships of Porthmadog, 1887;
|
1887 |
|
XM/669/2 |
misc. papers including 12-14, comments by Sir Llewelyn Turner on Caernarvon Harbour Trust & the new harbour works, 1887; 83, paper regarding the collision of the Ibis & the Volga off New Brighton, 16 November 1895; 116, openi |
1887 - 1914 |
ports development ships leisure deaths coastal navy |
XM/1335/15 |
letter of R. Hughes, Cooktown, Queensland, to Hugh Hughes, Porthmadog, regarding crew abandonment on ship, 25 March 1887
|
1887 |
correspondence Australia |
XM/2400/2 |
poster regarding sea excursion trips by the Marseilles, fast saloon steamer, from Llandudno pier, 1888
|
1888 |
illustrations leisure ships |
XM/2645 |
poster of annual regatta of Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1888
|
1888 |
illustrations yachting leisure |
XM8020 |
papers of Llewelyn Trefan Griffith, ship's engineer, 1888-c.1955, including 1/25, regarding his maritime career including account of wages on SS Prydain, 1888, discharge certificates on SS Neveda, SS Hesperides, letters, teleg |
1888 - 1955 |
service ships |
XM/6725/2 |
letter of ?W.F. Jones at Liverpool to Miss `Bwydleir' regarding travel by the Great Britain, steamer, 1889
|
1889 |
correspondence leisure |
X/M/5058 |
broadsheet containing extracts from newspapers articles entitled `gallantry recognised at Cardiff' regarding John Humphreys of the Allanshaw & manning the lifeboat which saved the Electric Light crew at Newfoundland, 1889
|
1889 |
publications rescue |
XM/5581 |
bill of sale of one share in the Glandinorwig, barque, 14 September 1889
|
1889 |
ownership ships |
XM/8543/1 |
photocopies of papers regarding the loss & salvage of the Eliza Jones of Beaumaris, 1889-90
|
1889 - 1890 |
wrecks ships |
XM/8567 |
circular letter of John Eliot, Offg. Meterological Reporter to the government of India to Capt. D. Davies, Pengwern, requesting weather observations, 19 February 1889
|
1889 |
correspondence |
XM/2129/1 |
account of the Three Janes, schooner, 1889-90
|
1889 - 1890 |
ships |
XM/3126 |
photocopy of the prospectus & memorandum of the Association of the Criccieth Pier & Harbour Company, Ltd, 13 February 1890
|
1890 |
ports |
XM/8282/1-3 |
minute books & collector's book of Carnarvon Sailor's Rest, 1890-1902
|
1890 - 1902 |
welfare |
X/M/4868 |
papers of David Williams, seaman, comprising discharge certificates, 1885-90 & testimonials, 1890-4 with letter of recommendation, n.d.
|
1890 - 1894 |
service |
3140 |
list of stores on the Pandora, 1891
|
1891 |
leisure yachting |
XM/2033 |
papers of Caernarvon Harbour Trust including 1-51, statements of account, 1904-63; 52-3, list of tonnage, dues & rates, 1891, 1957; 54-6, 59, 61, bye-laws, 1934-57; 57, summary of statutes, n.d.; 60, standing orders, n.d.
|
1891 - 1963 |
ports |
XM/8302 |
photocopies of papers regarding Capt. John Hughes of Caernarfon, 1891-c.1988
|
1891 - 1988 |
|
XM/684 |
disbursement book of the Venus, schooner, 1891-4
|
1891 - 1894 |
ships |
XM/2506/1-2 |
letters regarding the wreck of the Catherine Richard of Porthmadog, 1892, 1950
|
1892 - 1950 |
correspondence ships |
XM/7149/1-14 |
papers regarding Lancelot Augustus Dobson & his family, 1892-1986, n.d., including letters regarding the loss of the Catherine Richards off Brandon Bay in 1892
|
1892 - 1986 |
correspondence ship wrecks |
XM/8182/1 |
letter book of D. Hugh Jones & E. Roberts, inspectors of nuisances for Caernarvon borough, including cholera precautions for ships, 1892-1900
|
1892 - 1900 |
correspondence disease illness welfare |
XM/1388/1-4 |
discharge certificates for Ellis R. Williams of Pwllheli, seaman, 1892-5 for SS Elise, SS Eslington, Windemere
|
1892 - 1895 |
ships service |
XD8 |
records of Messrs Breese, Jones & Casson, solicitors of Porthmadog, including 80, bill of costs regarding the Western Sea Fisheries District, 1892;
|
1892 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 301 |
clerk's bill of costs to the Western Sea Fisheries District, 1892;
|
1892 |
|
XM/2505/1-3 |
disbursement book of the Blodwen of Porthmadog, 1892-1901; journals of the Norfolk Island, 1895, the Gifford, 1896-7
|
1892 - 1901 |
ships |
M/1694 |
letter from Wm Williams of Liverpool to Mr Gawen Hughes regarding Liverpool emigration ships to the USA & emigration law on second class accommodation, 13 February 1893
|
1893 |
correspondence America |
XM/1311/18 |
ms diary of W.J. Parry with account of two voyages to south America, 1893-4
|
1893 - 1894 |
journal travel Americas |
X/M/4937 |
papers, mostly discharge certificates of Morris Jones, 1893-1944, Richard Thomas Jones, 1901, & Richard Pierce Jones, 1925-41
|
1893 - 1944 |
service |
XM/2543 |
papers, mainly discharge certificates, regarding Owen Owens of Porthmadog, 1893-1923
|
1893 - 1923 |
service |
Porthmadog collection 493 |
notebook of Richard Griffith with brief note regarding voyage from Hull to Liverpool, 1893, regarding SS Boronia at South Shields, 1894;
|
1893 - 1894 |
travel ships |
Griffiths XM2460 |
papers of Capt. Griffiths, Moranedd, Aberdaron regarding the Beeswing, barque, 1893-1908 including 7-35, statement of accounts of the Beeswing Sailing Ship Co. of voyages including to south America, Oregon, Cork, New York, Shanghai, Rotterd |
1893 - 1908 |
travel China correspondence |
XM/1622/5/64-5 |
bundles of correspondence & papers regarding taking of shingle from the shore at Cymryd near Conway, 1893, 1902, 1902-25
|
1893 - 1925 |
coastal erosion |
XD6/VI (CHS 1206): 1/ |
photographs taken on a voyage to the Far East & return, c.1894, including 1-3, unidentified ships, n.d, 23-6, photographs of the Empress of China, including Japanese emigrants to Canada, 60, B.J. Nebudda, 65-7, Dutch ship at Singapore & ha |
1894 - 1902 |
illustrations travel |
XM/9664 |
programme of concerts by the Llandudno Pier Co. Ltd, 1 September 1894
|
1894 |
leisure |
XM/2615/19 |
letter of indemnity regarding the British & North Atlantic Steamship Company with associated letters, 1894-1903
|
1894 - 1903 |
correspondence |
Breeze,Jones & Casson 119 |
papers regarding legal case of Board of Trade vs Capt. John Williams, Borth-y-Gest, regarding breach of Merchant Shipping Act of 1894, 1899;
|
1894 - 1899 |
trade commerce |
newborough archives 4125 |
logbook of voyages on the Nile M.S. Arcadia, Ballaarat & Aureuaratas, 1894-5;
|
1894 - 1895 |
travel Egypt ships |
XM/4370/66-71 |
letters of Wm Evans Morris, Porthmadog, to his family including references to voyage on SS John Williams, SS Rebecca, April 1894
|
1894 |
correspondence travel ships |
XM/3137 |
papers regarding Capt. John Owen & voyage of the Republic to Brazil, 1894
|
1894 |
travel ships Americas |
XM/6935 |
discharge certificates of Abraham Jones of Porthmadog, 1895-1918
|
1895 - 1918 |
service |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 194 |
bills of sale & correspondence of La Querida, barque, 1895;
|
1895 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 693 |
bailiffs' annual account of the Western Sea Fisheries District, 31 March 1895
|
1895 |
|
XM/2698/1-3 |
papers of Tom Jones comprising letter on the Blodwen to his wife Nell with news of ship at Deal, 7 May 1901; letter on the Norfolk Island at Liverpool to Miss Nell Owen, 29 March 1895; essay relating history of encounter with a Germa |
1895 - 1917 |
correspondence |
171 |
draft conveyance between Board of Trade & Roland Edmunds of foreshore at Treath Bach, Merioneth, 1896;
|
1896 |
|
Porthmadog collection 503 |
freight account book of ships' sailings, June 1896;
|
1896 |
|
XD/18/116-17 |
bundle of papers & statement of accounts concerning Gwynedd Shipping Co. Ltd & Moel Eilian Shipping Co., 1896-1901, n.d.
|
1896 - 1901 |
|
M143/2 |
Directors' report & balance sheet of the Great Orme's Head & Marine Drive Co. (Llandudno), 1897
|
1897 |
|
XM/7162 |
letter of John [?], on the Wynnstay at Rio de Janeiro to his family, 1897, in Welsh
|
1897 |
correspondence ships Americas Brazil |
XM/6312/1-6 |
papers of Lewis Jones of Porthmadog, ship's carpenter, 1897-1908, comprising discharge certificates, testimonials, account
|
1897 - 1908 |
service construction |
XM/3577 |
seaman's wages book of the Cambrian Queen, 1897-9
|
1897 - 1899 |
ships |
X/M/1740/29-46 |
bundle of papers regarding Bernard Dunphy, including reports & letters whilst on HMS Conway, school ship, 1897-9, prospectus of Bengal Covenanted Pilot Service, 1903, drill certificate on HMS Eagle, 1909, newscuttings & photo |
1897 - 1939 |
correspondence navy training illustrations wrecks welfare |
XM/8955/1-2 |
papers of Edward Roberts, master of the Prince Llewelyn, 1897-1907, including insurance policy, bills
|
1897 - 1907 |
ships |
XIV |
papers regarding Port Dinorwic, comprising 2763-7, papers regarding alteration to Port Dinorwic harbour, 1897 & 2768-98, papers regarding Assheton-Smith vs Owen regarding Caernarfon Harbour dues;
|
1897 |
|
Breeze, Jones & Casson 661 |
letter book & treasurer's account book of the Western Sea Fisheries District, 1897, 1902;
|
1897 - 1902 |
|
Hughes 46-55 |
materials regarding ship insurances, 1897-1917
|
1897 - 1917 |
|
XCV/303 |
bundle of legal papers regarding the winding up of the Bangor & North Wales Mutual Marine Legal Protection Association, 1897-1900
|
1897 - 1900 |
|
XM12291 |
Captain Edward Jones, mariner: maritime records 1897-1933.
|
1897 - 1933 |
captain officer mariner seaman seamen |
XM/642/1 |
poster of timetable for the St Tudno & St Elvies, paddle steamers, between Liverpool & North Wales, May & June, 1898
|
1898 |
ships routes travel |
XM/2876/2 |
programme of Royal Welsh Yacht Club regatta, 12 August 1898
|
1898 |
yachting leisure |
XM/6279/1 |
testimonial of Capt. Thomas Williams of the SS North Erin, 1898
|
1898 |
ships |
XM/2319/9-11 |
letters of David Morris of Ceylon Villa, Porthmadog with references to the North Gwalia, Exelsior & Elizabeth, 1898-1900
|
1898 - 1900 |
correspondence ships |
XM/6012/8 |
letter from D. Evans on the Sierra Colonna to his parents in Pwllheli, 21 August 1898
|
1898 |
correspondence |
Vaynol/7329 |
estate letter book regarding shipping, 1898-1902
|
1898 - 1902 |
|
XM/4016/152-4 |
poster & timetables of the motor launches Sunbeam & Red Motor Boats, 1952, 1957, n.d.; 177-80, papers regarding Pier Pavilion, 1899, 1954, n.d.
|
1899 - 1957 |
illustrations leisure |
XM/2679 |
papers of Wm R. Evans mainly discharge certificates, 1899-1922, certificate of lifeboatman efficiency, 1928
|
1899 - 1928 |
service |
XM/3653 |
copy of memorandum of agreement to build a vessel, 27 April 1899
|
1899 |
construction |
additional papers, Box M12 |
Porthmadog Harbour Trust day book, 1899-1912 & Box M20, cash book, 1904-27
|
1899 - 1927 |
ports |
Porthmadog collection 496-8 |
correspondence & receipts regarding shares in the William Thomas Liverpool Steamship Company, 1899-1909;
|
1899 - 1909 |
|
XD/32 |
letters to G. Bovill including 533, from Morris Williams regarding his tiring of going to sea, 27 February 1900; 538, letter from A. Llewelyn Williams at Morfa Nevin regarding placing his yacht at cliff base, 1901; 548, letter from John Roberts, Y |
1900 - 1935 |
correspondence leisure |
XM/9692/1 |
notice of allotment of shares in the Straits of Menai Steamship Co., 27 January 1900
|
1900 |
ownership Companies |
XM11216 |
North Wales merchant seamen: documents including reminiscences 20th century. |
1900 - 1999 |
mariners sailors memories |
XM/5769 |
continuous discharge certificate of Wm Williams of Aberdaron, 1901-10
|
1901 - 1910 |
service |
Griffiths 52 |
notebook containing rough notes regarding discharge of seamen, etc, 1901-3;
|
1901 - 1903 |
mariners service |
newborough archives 4148 |
letter of John Price, London, to Mrs Murray-Gladstone with news that her son sailed on the SS Australia, 1901;
|
1901 |
correspondence ships |
P.Q. |
additional Penrhyn Quarry records including 132, volume of charter parties of Anglesey Shipping Co., 1901-10
|
1901 - 1910 |
mining |
XM/2142 |
report on the sinking of the Cambrian Prince, schooner, 1903 with list of repairs to the Prince Llewelyn, 1904, & specification of cargo, 1902
|
1902 - 1903 |
wrecks ships |
XM/9308 |
bundle of letters from Idwal Lewis, on the Ednyfed, barque, to his family in Porthmadog, 1902-15
|
1902 - 1915 |
correspondence barges |
XM/6478 |
continous discharge certificates of John Jones of Nefyn, 1902-13
|
1902 - 1913 |
service |
XM/2431/1 |
register of notes of protest by ships' captains regarding damages, 1903-9
|
1903 - 1909 |
|
XM/6305/8 |
parchment registration certificate of Shipping Federation Ltd issued to Rice Parry of Porthdinorwic, 1904
|
1904 |
|
XM/1637/27 |
letter from A.J. Williams, Pwllheli, to her brother with references to Capt. Jones of the Cambrian Queen at south America, voyage to San Franciso, 5 May 1904
|
1904 |
correspondence ships travel |
XM/5976/74 |
receipt of the Caernarvon Rowing Club to Llewelyn Jones for one year's membership, June 1904
|
1904 |
leisure |
XM/4370/78 |
letter of John Morris, Porthmadog, to his brother Daniel with news of the death of Capt. Robert Williams of the Palestine, 1904
|
1904 |
correspondence ships |
XM/1027 |
extracts from letter book of owner of William Morton & John Llewelyn of Porthmadog, 1904-14
|
1904 - 1914 |
correspondence ships |
XS3437 |
photographs of Llewelyn T. Griffith of Bangor including SS Arvonia, 1907, SS H.H. Asquith, 1921-2, n.d., the Tavian, c.1916, La Marguerite, 1905
|
1905 - 1922 |
illustrations ships |
4635 |
account book of Aphrodite, 1905-6;
|
1905 - 1906 |
yachts |
XM9014/1-2 |
two certificates to Capt. John O. Morris of the David Morris, schooner, for services to Garibaldi at Genoa, 1905
|
1905 |
ships |
XM/2564 |
bills of sale in the Eastward & Two Brothers, 1905
|
1905 |
ships |
XM/2387/2 |
log of the Mary Lloyd, schooner, 1905-6
|
1905 - 1906 |
ships |
M/2608 |
diaries of voyages of the Blodwen, 1906, in Welsh
|
1906 |
journals travel ships |
XM/7296 |
letter of Wm Jones of Nefyn on SS North Gwalia at Alexandria to his nephew Hugh Evan Roberts, 1906, in Welsh
|
1906 |
correspondence ships |
XM/5235 |
continuous discharge certificate of John Owen Jones, 1906-24
|
1906 - 1924 |
service |
XM/6305/9 |
continuous discharge certificate of Evan Jones of Porthmadog, 1906-30
|
1906 - 1930 |
service |
XM/988/1-68 |
charter parties for Porthmadog & Caernarfon ships, 1906
|
1906 |
leisure sailing |
XM/2608/1-2 |
copy diaries of voyages of the Blodwen, 1906, in Welsh
|
1906 |
journals travel ships |
XM/4451 |
photocopies of papers regarding Capt. David Williams including 3, of reminiscences of his career, n.d.; 4, poster of Aberdovey & Barmouth Steamship Co, Ltd, c.1907-14; 5, share certificate of David Williams of Morfa Nevin in the Aberdovey & |
1907 - 1914 |
illustrations |
XM/2347 |
bills of sale of the Dinorwic, Velinheli, Enid & Elidir, screw steamships, 22 June 1907
|
1907 |
|
Dorothea 2045 |
report on the copper workings at Aberglaslyn with remarks on the history of the port, 1907
|
1907 |
mining |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 225 |
papers regarding the sale of the Catherine, schooner, 1907;
|
1907 |
ships |
Breeze, Jones & Casson 255 |
agreement regarding duties of caretakers of the Committee of the Portmadoc Sailors' Rest & Institute, 1907;
|
1907 |
welfare |
XM/6309 |
copies of letters & cabin tickets regarding proposed emigration of Jarrett Hughes of Llanllyfni to America with the Cunard Line, 1908-10
|
1908 - 1910 |
correspondence |
Griffiths 53 |
notice of seventh annual meeting of shareholders in the Liverpool & Menai Straits Steam-ship Co. Ltd, 30 May 1908 with statement of account, 31 March 1908; permit for the Edward, 6 August 1917
|
1908 - 1917 |
|
XM/2858/1-2 |
bills for the Unity, schooner, 1908
|
1908 |
ships |
X/M/759/3 |
photograph of HMS Caernarvon at Holyhead, 18 September 1909
|
1909 |
illustrations navy ships |
XM/7211 |
Porthdinorwic & Meani Straits regatta lists & programmes, 1909-50, 1954-86
|
1909 - 1986 |
yachting leisure |
XM/8649 |
papers regarding Capt. Richard Glynne Williams of Penygroes & Perth, Australia, 1910-88
|
1910 - 1988 |
|
XM/7327 |
photocopy of official programme of Gran Bazaar of the Sailors' Rest & Institute, Porthmadog, 9-11 June, 1910
|
1910 |
welfare |
XM/8008 |
photocopy of logbook by David John Jones of voyages of the Ellen Lloyd, barquentine, M.A. James, Elizabeth, schooner, all of Porthmadog, 1910-13
|
1910 - 1913 |
travel ships |
XM/2884/1 |
charter party between the Enigma of castletown & Messrs R. Bowton & Co., quarry owners, Porthmadog, 11 August 1910
|
1910 |
ships |
Griffiths 36-41 |
misc papers including purchase of a wardrobe & its carriage by the Rebecca, 1910;
|
1910 |
ships |
XM/8140 |
papers regarding the Beeswing, 1911-80, including diary of a voyage to North America, 1911-12
|
1911 - 1980 |
ships journal travel |
Griffith 55 |
postcard entitled `Hands across the sea, RMS Corsican' with inscription that it had been bought while in the Gulf of St Lawrence waiting for ice to clear, 27 April 1911
|
1911 |
illustrations ships |
XM/1669/1 |
records of St George's Steamship Co. Ltd of Conway, including 1-2, letter books, 1911-19; 3-78, correspondence, 1911-18; 84, annual report & statement of accounts, 1913-20; 85-6, timetables, 1911-13
|
1911 - 1920 |
Companies |
XM/2310/3 |
printed regulations of the RNLI, 1912
|
1912 |
rescue lifeboats |
XM/985 |
memorial paper regarding wreck of the Titanic with lists of Liverpool crew, 1912 (see XM/7044/51)
|
1912 |
ships |
X/M/4700 |
seamen's papers of Thomas William Parry of Penmaenmawr comprising 1-2, discharge certificates, 1912-14, 3-5, wages accounts for voyages on the Colonian, 1912, Rhesus, 1914, Polyphemus, 1914; 6, membership card of Seamen's Nati |
1912 - 1914 |
service ships welfare |
XCV/243 |
papers concerning legal dispute between owners of the Sunlight & the owners of the Rosetta, 1912
|
1912 |
ships |
X/M/2002/1-91 |
The Lifeboat, 1947-73, & 92-67, RNLI Yearbook, 1965-71; 98-118, material on lifeboats, mostly printed including histories, & some programmes, 1912-70; 119-200, ts histories including lifeboat stations, shipping, wrecks, etc, n.d.; 201-8, T |
1912 - 1978 |
rescue coastguard |
Porthmadog collection 477-81 |
list of crew & bills of lading for the Evelyn, brig, 1913, including voyages to Newfoundland with seal oil & gillbones for the Rosiree Whaling Company of Beaverton, Newfoundland;
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1913 |
ships travel |
Hughes 7 |
list of vessels Hughes served on, 1913-33;
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1913 - 1933 |
ships |
XM/1279/2 |
letter from J. Owen, SS Beacon Light, 1913
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1913 |
correspondence ships |
XM/6204 |
papers of Capt. Arthur Horatio Turner & his son Capt. Arthur Rodney Turner, 1914-63, mainly comprising discharge certificates
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1914 - 1963 |
service |
XM/5774/11-33 |
papers regarding Henry Jones, seaman, including discharge certificates, 1914-27
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1914 - 1927 |
service |
XM/3549: 3 |
volume of shipping reports of north Welsh marine insurance companies, late nineteenth century; 10 & 13, report of directors of North Shipping Company Ltd, 1946, 1948; 14-15, letters of managers of North Shipping Company Ltd regarding ships, 19 |
1914 - 1960 |
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XD/32A/2/10 |
letter from M. Charteris, London to Wm Rochfort regarding Leinster mail boat chased by German submarine & need for more patrol ships, 1 February 1915
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1915 |
correspondence defence security |
XM/6985 |
appointments of Roger Owen as lieut. in the R.N.R., 1915 & as temp. Lieut. R.N.R. of HM Defiance, 1915
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1915 |
recruitment navy ships |
XM/6654 |
photocopies of documents including 1, master's competency certificate of Evan William Jones of Nefyn & South Shields, 1909; 2, partial continuous discharge certificate, 1916-52; 3, log of the Inverness, 1918; 6, discharge certificate of |
1916 - 1952 |
service ships |
XM/5442 |
shipping papers of Capt. John Victor Owen including 1-2, 5-6, diaries on the Wiscombe Park of Liverpool, 1916-17, 1917-18, 1917-18, 1919-20; 3, master's competency certificate, 1921; 4, service ribbons, 1939-45
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1916 - 1945 |
journal ships |
XM/4657 |
papers of Pierce Lloyd Williams, naval surgeon, in English & Welsh, including 101-12, certificates, 1919-40, n.d., 113-80, correspondence, including on HM Nerissa, HM Hospital ship Aba, Hospital Carrier Brighton, newspaper cuttin |
1916 - 1951 |
navy doctor |
XM/7488 |
timetable of Carnarvon & Anglesey Ferry, 10 May 1916
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1916 |
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Porthmadog collection 505 |
letter & report regarding entry in Lloyd's Register Book of the motor ketch Garlandstone, 1916-19
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1916 - 1919 |
correspondence ships |
Griffith XM4951 |
papers of John Griffith of Caernarfon, including 1, notes regarding voyage of the Carpathia from New York to Liverpool, June 1916;
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1916 |
travel ships |
Griffith 39 |
reference provided for John Griffith by Sir John Jackson (Canada) Ltd regarding employment on the Victoria Breakwater Works, 22 June 1916;
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1916 |
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M/1745/13 |
covering letter & newspaper cuttings with a description of six bodies washed up at Barmouth, October 1917
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1917 |
correspondence deaths |
XM/5018/1-53 |
service papers of John E.E. Fenton of Rochdale, Lancs. & Colwyn, seaplane pilot, 1917-19, n.d., including appointments on HMS President, flight profile & flight reports, charts of Galata area, Aegean Sea & Chanak area, RAF recor |
1917 - 1919 |
ships navy |
Hughes 8-26 |
misc. papers mostly regarding the Inveress, 1917-19, including account of its loss off the island of Rapa;
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1917 - 1919 |
ships wrecks |
XM/4596 |
welcome home certificate to sub-lieut. Howell Bergwynn Holl of the Duke of Albany by parish church of Porthmadog, c.1918
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1918 |
ships |
X/M/4773 |
bundle of service certificates & testimonials regarding Wm Owen of Garn, ordinary seaman, 3rd officer & 2nd officer, including certificates in signalling & certificate for attendance at a submarine course at Plymouth, 27 August 1918
| 1918 |
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XM/2296/1-3 |
naval papers of Wm Owen Jones of Botwnnog, including service certificate, 1923, certificate of registration, 1919 & victualling station card at Devonport, c.1918
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1918 - 1919 |
navy |
XM/2374 |
copy of the log of Capt. J. Hughes, Caernarfon, with an account of the loss of the Inverness, barque, by fire, 1918
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1918 |
ships damage |
XM/3375/1-2 |
photocopies of list of wrecks & shipping disasters with Australian connections or wrecked off Australia, n.d. & letter with account of wreck of the Amalthea, yacht, on 1 January 1919, 25 February 1977
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1919 - 1977 |
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XM/6763 |
misc papers regarding Thomas Williams of Criccieth, including 6, letter from Lewis Steamship Company regarding a month's wages to all men who were on the SS Quito which was torpedoed, 1919; 7, letter from Criccieth & District British Legion to |
1919 - 1976 |
correspondence navy deaths shipwrecks |
XM/2630/242 |
share certificate in the Wm Thomas Shipping Company Ltd, 1919, & associated papers, 1921-2
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1919 - 1922 |
ownership |
XM/8547/1-2 |
papers regarding Richard Roberts of Aberdaron regarding the White Rose & SS Pansy, 1919, 1934
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1919 - 1934 |
ships |
Hughes 27 |
letter from R.D. Brailli Ltd, ship & insurance brokers of Cardiff, 1919;
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1919 |
correspondence |
XM/8466/1-4 |
photocopies of papers regarding Samuel Edwards, bathing van proprietor of Llandudno, with references to his life saving, 1920-6, n.d.
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1920 - 1926 |
rescue |
XM/6697 |
papers of Wm Thomas Williams of Porthmadog, including continous discharge certificate, 1920-30
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1920 - 1930 |
service |
XM/5774/37 |
service certificate of Rees Ellis, 8 October 1920
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1920 |
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Breeze, Jones & Casson 219 |
returns for Portmadoc pilotage, 1920;
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1920 |
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XD41 |
papers of Glaslyn Foundry, Porthmadog, including 49-90, notebooks of G. Wynn Williams containing details & drawings regarding work notably 54, for the Admiralty, 1944, & 59, 72 & 77, for Tan Dinas Pier, 1948-62, 1959-61, 1962; 140, pla |
1920 - 1977 |
illustrations navy construction |
XM/2012/1 |
prospectus of a proposed Iron & Wood Shipbuilding Co. at Porthmadog, July 1920
|
1920 |
construction |
XM/6890/13 |
letter written on SS Magdapur, Port Said, 1921
|
1921 |
correspondence ships |
XM10787 |
Aled Eames (b. 1921) maritime historian: papers |
1921 |
academics |
XM/7124 |
photocopy of poem by Ed. Ernest Baugh of Nefyn entitled `the home-coming', 1922, of four Nefyn men who lost their lives at sea & were transported home by road from Falmouth
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1922 |
deaths wrecks |
XD/55/D10 |
papers regarding assignment of the Ernest, motor sloop, 1922
|
1922 |
ships |
XM/2405 |
correspondence file regarding assistance given by the crew of RMS Anglia to SS Alexandria, 1922
|
1922 |
ships |
XM/5226/40 |
wages book of Willliam Griffith Jones, labourer at the Eifl Quarry, employed in loading & dicharging setts at Trefor Dock, 1923-6
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1923 - 1926 |
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XM/6932 |
copy letter of David Morris, Porthmadog to Dr Pierce Jones regarding Porthmadog harbour, 1923
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1923 |
correspondence ports |
Hughes 31-52 |
misc. papers & reports, including file of accounts of owners of the SS Sotero, Linmere, Boscau, Ravenspoint, 1923-8, papers regarding the collision of the Zealand & Ravenspoint, off Liverpool, 1927-8, memorandum |
1923 - 1933 |
ships |
Griffith 5 |
timetable of Caernarvon & Anglesey Ferry, 1923;
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1923 |
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X/M/4746/3 |
letter from EJ Hughes, Mann, Macneal & Co. Ltd, steamship owners, ship & insurance brokers of Liverpool, to D.C. Pritchard, Caernarfon regarding motor yacht & lifeboat, 30 Arpil 1924
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1924 |
correspondence companies |
XM/6312/7-16 |
papers of Owen Henry Owen of Porthmadog, ship's bosun, 1926-47, including testimonials, account of wages on SS Empire Regent, 1944
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1926 - 1947 |
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XM/8217 |
notebook of John Lloyd, TGWU official, recording the names of ships & unloading times at Graigwyd Jetty, Penmaenmawr, for wage purposes, 1926-8
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1926 - 1928 |
unions |
XM/8740/1 |
diary by L.A. Creedy of North London of a holiday visit to Llanfairfechan including trips by steamer, 13 August 1927 - 2 September 1927
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1927 |
journal leisure |
XM/8399/1-2 |
volume by David Rees Davies comprising list of North Welsh vessels, n.d. & bundle of papers regarding the Thora of Oslo, stranded near Porthmadog, 1927
|
1927 |
ships |
newborough archives 3598-606 |
files of correspondence & accounts regarding Col. Wynn's boats including the Firefly, Emerald II & Lily of Laguna mainly with Camper & Nicholson Ltd, ship & yacht builders, Southampton, also particulars of the steam l |
1927 - 1945 |
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XM/8362 |
leaflet of the Liverpool & North Wales Steamship Co. regarding sailings for the St Tudno & St Elvies, June - July, 1928
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1928 |
ships travel leisure |
M/2899 |
shipment book of Carreg y Llam Quarry Ltd, 1928-34
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1928 - 1934 |
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XPenyrorsedd |
Penyrorsedd quarry papers, including 105-16, slate shipments, 1929-68
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1929 - 1968 |
mining trade shipping |
Thomas 50-7 |
correspondence of R. Reginald Froom, 1930-75, regarding his grandfather Capt. Thomas;
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1930 - 1975 |
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XM/2377/1-6 |
papers regarding Wm Prytherch, Penmaenmawr, & service on the Jervis Bay, 1930-2, n.d.
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1930 - 1932 |
ships |
XM/7013 |
programme for Llandudno Pier & Pavilion, 12 August 1932
|
1932 |
leisure |
XM/1369/101 |
annual report of Stanley Sailors' Hospital, Holyhead, 1932
|
1932 |
welfare |
XM/2360 |
letter from Thomas Jones, SS Jacob Ruppent to his sister M. Davies, Caernarfon, regarding South Pole exploration with Admiral Byrd, 28 December 1933
|
1933 |
correspondence ships expeditions navy adventure |
XM/4042 |
papers regarding a cruise for Welsh speakers on RMS Orduna to Norway, 1933
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1933 |
leisure ships Scandinavia |
XD/70/R108 |
printed rules of Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1933
|
1933 |
yachting leisure |
XM/920 |
photocopy of account, from Porthdinllaen lifeboat minutes, of rescue of sea planes, 1933
|
1933 |
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Newborough Archives XD2 |
Newborough Archives includes 2823-5, files of correspondence regarding the Firefly, yacht, 1933-7;
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1933 - 1937 |
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XM/1089 |
proceedings of the joint committee of the Lancashire & Western Sea Fisheries District, 16 September 1937
|
1937 |
fishing |
XM/8494 |
papers regarding Dafydd Arthur Williams of Clynnog, 1937-73
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1937 - 1973 |
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XM/4066: 1-25 |
papers regarding Philip Knowling, 1938-62, including seal hunting in Labrador & 26-36, papers regarding Butlin's Holiday Camp, Pwllheli, 1959-61, n.d.
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1938 - 1962 |
leisure |
XM/8031 |
photocopies of two papers regarding service on the Abosso, Elder Dempster passenger liner, 1938, 1990
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1938 - 1990 |
ships |
XM/4046/127 |
bundle of correspondence & articles regarding Capt. Edward G. Owen of SS Ant, 1938-45
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1938 - 1945 |
ships |
XM/7261/25-33 |
papers regarding the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, 1939-73, n.d.
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1939 - 1973 |
leisure yachting |
XM/9599 |
papers regarding maritime career of Dyfed Lewis Wiliams of Port Dinorwic, 1939-75, n.d.
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1939 - 1975 |
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XM/9416 |
photocopy of poster advertising the visit of warships to Llandudno, 14 July, 1940s
|
1940 |
illustrations |
XM/8629 |
writ of summons in Probate, Divorce & Admiralty Division to owners & parties interested in the Alster, prize of the Penelope, 7 June 1940
|
1940 |
navy ships |
XM/7111 |
memoirs of Lt. Commander Thomas Pritchard, 1941-4, with account of sinking of the SS Taishan
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1941 - 1944 |
ship wrecks |
XM/8630/2 |
photocopies of various papers regarding Capt. R.D. Griffiths of llithfaen & his maritime career including the sinking of the Willesden in 1942, 1949-c.1970
|
1942 - 1970 |
service shipwrecks |
Hughes XM531 |
papers of Emrys Hughes of Borthygest including 1-18, correspondence regarding ships of Porthmadog including the Elizabeth, Evelyn, Ellen Jones, Walter Ulric, Fleetwing, Cadwalader Jones, Rose of Torridge, Theda, C.E. Spooner, Annie Lloyd |
1943 - 1947 |
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XM/5604/5-7 |
papers regarding SS Sheridan, 1945, including list of crew, order for provisions & portage bill
|
1945 |
navy |
XM/8969 |
crew statements of the Stentor regarding its loss, 17 & 20 November 1946
|
1946 |
ships wrecks |
Hughes 442-60 |
misc papers regarding the Porthdinllaen branch of the RNLI, 1949-79 including programme of naming ceremony of MV Charles Henry Ashley, newspaper cuttings, order of service of the handing over ceremony of the Kathleen Mary & the Horace Clarkson |
1949 - 1979 |
rescue coastguard |
M/1967 |
receipt book for duty paid to the Trinity House Pilotage Service calculated on pilots' earnings, 1951-66
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1951 - 1966 |
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X/RO/VII3 |
papers regarding the South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, c.1952-3
|
1952 - 1953 |
yachting leisure |
XM4558 |
collection of newspaper cuttings of Mr Ifan Pugh of Pwllheli, journalist, including 57/1-12, maritime, 1952-77
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1952 - 1977 |
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XM/7950 |
autobiographical notes of Capt. W.E. Jones of Criccieth, c.1960
|
1960 |
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XM/2398/1-2 |
booklet on the centenary of Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. Ltd, 1930 & pamphlet `Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. Ltd', 1962
|
1962 |
Companies |
XM/2747 |
correspondence regarding the Menai, paddle steamer, 1962
|
1962 |
ships |
Hughes 245-6 |
cash books of the Porthdinllaen branch of the RNLI, 1967-76;
|
1967 - 1976 |
rescue coastguard |
XM/7376 |
poster of the White Funnel Fleet sailings from Llandudno Pier, 1968
|
1968 |
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XM/2849 |
ts recollections of Vice-Admiral J.E. Stika, US coastguard, 1975 & ts annotated bibliography of the United States Life Saving Service, 1975
|
1975 |
navy rescue |
Curios (acc.2914) |
samples of slates recovered from a wreck found in the Menai straits, 1976
|
1976 |
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XM/4632 |
sublittoral report of near-shore areas of Bardsey Island, 1981
|
1981 |
coastal |
XM/8034 |
letter regarding the Fleetwing of Porthmadog at the Falkland Islands, 17 August 1982
|
1982 |
correspondence ships |
XM/6533 |
handbook of the Royal Anglesey Yacht Club, 1985
|
1985 |
yachting |