The Maryport Advertiser November 3rd 1882 The New Steam Shipping Company

The New Steam Shipping Company

On Tuesday evening a meeting of traders was held at the Golden  Lion Hotel, Maryport, in connexion with the New Steam Shipping Company, by whom  it is proposed to establish steamship communications between Liverpool and  Maryport and other ports on the Cumberland coast.  There was a large attendance of traders, amongst whom were: - Mr. J. HAMILTON Mr. R. H. HAMILTON Mr. T. CAREY Mr. T. BOYD Mr. J. ROSS Mr. S. S. BRIGGS Mr. J. FERGUSON Mr. J. WILLIAMSON Mr. I. TODD Mr. W. IRVING Mr. J. J. HINE Mr. DONALDSON Mr. COULTHARD  Mr. EDDIS, of Whitehaven and Mr. RICHARDSON, of Liverpool, by whom  the meeting was convened, represented the company, Mr. J. HAMILTON presided. The   Chairman and Mr. BOYD reported that they had seen Mr. MITCHELL, seedsman, of   Cockermouth, and Mr. Josiah HALL and Messrs. BROWN and RUSSEL, of the same town,   who took a great interest in the new company, and this, considering that those  gentlemen were large traders, was a very hopeful sign. The following were then  appointed a committee for the purpose of making suggestions to the board of  directors, with a view of meeting the wishes of the public as far as   practicable: - J. HAMILTON T. BOYD I. TODD J. FERGUSON W. IRVING J. STEELE  Mr. RICHARDSON explained that they would be able to start the boat by  the first of December, if the Maryport Trustees got the shed ready in time. The   Chairman, Mr. BOYD, Mr. TODD, Mr. IRVING, Mr. J. STEEL, and Mr. S. S. BRIGGS   applied for shares in the company. ___________________

 

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