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This page contains examples of typical information held about vessels built in Brixham, registered here, or owned by Brixham people. A book by Mike Miller, printed to order by the Museum, lists similar details of Brixham vessels from the 1780s to the 1920s, including their various owners. Hundreds of pages, years of research for just £20. Contact the Museum for more details.
"ALFRED VITTERY" in 1860 built by J & S DEWDNEY, a 121 ton, 2 masted schooner trader, launched July 1860. Official no.28947 In 1863, Master Smith, Owner Vittery. Registered DH. In 1876 Master Johnson, Owner Vittery. In 1877 Master Gill, Owner Vittery.
"BRIXHAM" built in 1884, a 579 ton steam ship. Official no.90956 In 1884 Master Blake, Owner Baddeley. In 1886 Master Debrex, Owner Brixham Steamship Co.
"CHOICE FRUIT" Official no.65498, built 1872 by JOHNSON OF BIDEFORD, a 125 ton 2 masted schooner registered Brixham. In 1872 owner F.W. Baddeley. Went to Guernsey 27/2/1878. Sunk in mid-Atlantic March 1879, crew saved by U.S.A. vessel.
"GLORY" In 1906 built by SANDERS & Co, Brixham, a 53 ton ketch. Registered BM 16. Converted to a house boat. Scrapped 1938. Official no.122881. In 1908, Owner & master Ellis
"URIEL" In 1890 built at BRIXHAM, a 22 tonner. Condemed as a fishing boat July 1917. Official nos. BM 92 96461 In 1891 Owner & master Shriver. In 1913 Master Dallie Owner Shriver.
"KNIGHT COMMANDER" Official no.78327. In 1878 built by S. DEWDNEY & SON. Registered DH 112. In 1878 owners Wm. & Geo. Bartlett of Dublin. Went to Dublin, 5/11/1894. In 1903 owner J. Murphy, registered Dublin.
"LIZZIE" In 1892 built by Samuel DEWDNEY & SONS, a 24 ton cutter. Sank but later raised 13/12/1928 Official nos. BM 55, 99285 In 1893, Owner & master Friend. In 1913 Master Bartlett & Binham, Owner Friend
"LYRA" Official no. 81425. In 1881 built by S.DEWDNEY & SONS. Registered BM 161 First owner Walter Smith Furneaux of Guernsey. Ran down by S.S. "Heathbank" with loss of all hands 15m. E.S.E. from Start Point, 27/9/1904
"POLLY" In 1864 built by JOHN FURNEAUX, an 88 ton 2 masted schooner trader, built for Scottish Isles trade. Spent 40 years as a school ship at Portishead. Official no. 48633. In 1866, Owner & master Dugdall
"BOY FRED" In 1907 built by J W & A UPHAM, a 32 ton fishing ketch. Official nos. BM 272 125106. In 1909 Owner & Master Stockman. Registered in Lowestoft and renamed "King Fisher" 16/2/1934.
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