Talk:Richardson, Duck and Company

"Stockton"
I have a bill of sale (which I will attempt to photograph at some point) of a ship called "Stockton" dated 1857 (could be 1859 - funny writing in those days)

It was registered in Stockton by and had an engine supplied by Blair co Ltd, apparently. Apologies for any errors, but:

Details

 * Official number of ship: 16223
 * Port of registry: Stockton
 * British or Foreign Built: British
 * How Propelled: Screw
 * Where Built: Stockton
 * When Built: 1857(1859?)

Statistics

 * Number of Decks: One
 * Number of Masts: Three
 * Rigged: Schooner
 * Stern: Round
 * Build: Cleucher/Clencher?? Not clear
 * Galleries: None
 * Head: None
 * Framework: Iron

Dimensions

 * Length of forepart of Stem, under the Bowsprit, to the aft side of the head of the stern-post: 158 ft 3 tenths
 * Mainbreadth to outside of Plank: 25ft 8 tenths
 * Depth in hold from Tonnage Deck to Ceiling at Midships: 13ft 4 tenths
 * Depth of Hold from Upper Deck to Ceiling at midships in the case of three decks and upwards: No entry (single deck)
 * Length of Engine Room, if any: 29ft 6 tenths

Particulars of Engine (if Any)

 * No. of Engines: Two (which was then crossed out in pencil and replaced by one)
 * Description: Compound direct acting
 * Whether British or foreign made: British
 * When made: 1873
 * Name and Address of Makers: Blair Co Limited Stockton
 * Diameter of Cylinders: 23" and 46"
 * Length of Stroke: 30"
 * Number of Horses' Power combined: 80