Ships and seamen of Anglesey 1558 - 1918
First Surname Vessel YOB Notes from Aled Eames, Ships and seamen of Anglesey 1558-1918
Sea horse 3 cargoes each of 16 tons of copper from Amlwch to the Warrington Copper and brass company in 1770
William and Jane 70 tons of copper from Amlwch to the Warrington Copper and brass company in 1770
Capt Gumbold Pelham Revenue cutter based at Beuamaris,caught in a hard gale off Amlwch in October 1763 sheltered  "in amlough creek where he moored her in the best manner he was able , to prevent her being drove on the rocks. She was initially save until a NNE wind drove a very great sea into the cutter, destroying its boat and bowsprit. it was only with great difficulty that they saved her from being driven onto the rocks. 
John Beaver Juno A privateer who during the American war of independence ( 1765?)gained much wealth. He retired to Maes llwyn in Amlwch and become the Governor of point Lynas light house.
Jonathon Roose Ship owner  who acted as a commissioner at Ty Mawr , Amlwch to obtain men to serve in the navy under the Quota act of 1795. This act was design to increase the number of men in the navy during war time. It was seen as a way of  getting rid of "undesirables" from a local area
John  Price Mona In Agent at Amlwch, who was part owner of some of the vessels in the Amlwch shipping Company
John Owens 1751 Enrolled as a seaman in the Quota act 1795 to serve in HM navy. 9 sea man £23.10.00
John Williams 1777 Enrolled as a seaman in the Quota act 1795 to serve in HM navy. 9 sea man £23.10.00
Robert Jones 1766 Enrolled as a seaman in the Quota act 1795 to serve in HM navy. 9 sea man £23.10.00
Evans Capt John Hero Captain of the Mona Mine vessel Hero, which was a 90 ton Schooner built in Colchester. Brought by mona Mine company in 1823. Following ill health he was replaced as Master by  Francis Madren in 1830. the vessel was sold in 1842.
William Francis One time captain of the Dublin. Retired from navy to open a navigation school at Amlwch.
William  Jones Speedwell Built in pwllheli but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770. Mater recorded in Beumaris port books 1730.
Morning star Built in Conwy but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
Molly Built in Cemlyn but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
Providence Built in Caernarvon but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
Blessing Built in Aberystwyth but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
Blessing Built in Aberdovey but used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
Jenny Built in Amlwch and used in Amlwch copper trade from 1770.
William and James Took 10 cargoes each of  70 tons of ore to Warrington in 1771 
William and Jane One of five vessels which between them took 202 tone of "raw copper ore" to Neath for Sir Nicolas Bayly in 1775
Peggy One of five vessels which between them took 202 tone of "raw copper ore" to Neath for Sir Nicolas Bayly in 1775
Providence One of five vessels which between them took 202 tone of "raw copper ore" to Neath for Sir Nicolas Bayly in 1775
Happy return One of five vessels which between them took 202 tone of "raw copper ore" to Neath for Sir Nicolas Bayly in 1775
William and Mary One of five vessels which between them took 202 tone of "raw copper ore" to Neath for Sir Nicolas Bayly in 1775
Green linnet A 76 ton sloop registered at Liverpool to Thomas Williams ( Parys Mountain) and John Dawes his London Banker and Michael Hughes the manager of the St Helens Copper Smelting works (1780s)
Raven A 73 ton galliot built at St Helens in 1788 and owned by Thomas Williams ( Parys Mountain) and John Dawes his London Banker and the reverend Edward Hughes, Greenfield
Owen Mathias Eagle Master of the 76 ton brig built in Rhuddlan in 1786 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company 
James Eyre Mona Master of the 94 ton brig built in Liverpool in 1786 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company 
Capt William  Williams Eleanor Master of the 81 ton brig built in Red wharf bay in 1786 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company. Her Amlwch owners where listed as:- John Price, Stephan roose,Jonathon roose, Amlwch shipping compnay. Lost 1794 
James Roose Mary Master of the 77 ton brig built in Caernarvon in 1784 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company 
William  Hughes San pareil Master of the 61 ton sloop built in Pwehelli in 1783 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company 
capt Rowland Owen  Amlwch Master of the 76 ton brig built in Beumaris in 1786 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company. She took 6 cargoes each of 70 tons ore From Amlwch to Liverpool between July and December 1789. She also brought Coal and cast iron plates from Swansea into Amlwch. She also took 20 barrels of salted Herrings to Liverpool, on one of her journeys.
John Kackay Kitty Master of the 83 ton sloop built in Liverpool in 1785 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company 
John  Pritchard Portland Master of the 83 ton sloop built in Pwllheli in 1778 and part of the Amlwch Shipping Company. Took Three cargoes for MM and 5 for PM to Liverpool July till Dec 1789
Maria 95 ton Brigantine built at Portdinllaen in 1786 and owned by Amlwch shipping company members
Robert Roberts Uxbridge 124 ton Brigantine built at Liverpool in 1786 and owned by Amlwch shipping company members. Her master took 4 cargoes of up to 100 tons for parys Mine to Liverpool and brought three cargoes of coal from Liverpool or Swansea back to Amlwch. Between July and December 1789.
Sally 41 ton sloop built at Barmouth in 1785 and owned by Amlwch shipping company members
Jane 102 ton Brigantine built at Chester in 1785 and owned by Amlwch shipping company members. Amlwch owners where, Robert Roberts, James Roose, John price, Stephan roose, William hughes, Jonathon Roose,( Snr & Jnr), thomas Turner, owen owens, Samual Howson, John Bynre, Thomas Roose all merchants.
Mersey A flat owned by John jackson and Michael Hughes both of Liverpool took 4 cargoes of ore from Mona Mine and 2 for parys Mine to Liverpool the second half of 1789
Union A flat sold to the Amlwch Shipping Company in1790.
Jonathon Roose Thomas and Jane Owned by  Dean Thomas,mariner, Jonathon Roose Merchant both of Amlwch and Jane Roberts of Bangor. A 21 ton sloop which took 15,000 sales to Liverpool in July 1789
Cilgwyn A sloop owned by John Evans a Caernarfon shire solicitor. One of 16 vessels which made a total of 54 journeys to Swansea with copper ore from amlwch between June 1828 and march 1829 Worth £11873 for the Mona Mine
John  Jones Dublin Treweek described her as a very fine vessel of 120 tons in 1811. Which frequently made a passage when other could not. However she was lost all hands on a return journey from pembray in November 1824
Wellington Vessel caught up in the Amlwch food riots of 1817 when a mob removed her rudder to prevent her exporting grain.
Capt John Hughes James and Jane A 130 t brigatine built by Treweek brothers at Amlwch in 1831 which foundered in the bay of Biscay in 1840 on a journey to bring fruit from the azores. Wholly owned by James Treweek
William Roose Margaret Ann Amlwch merchant who was part owner of the vessel115 ton schooner Margaret Ane built by Ishmael Jones at Cemais in the 1830s.
Capt John  Williams Cambrain Cutter Owned by Webster an Amlwch merchant the Cambrain Cutter which was built at Dulas in 1833 by John Hughes. She was run down by the steamer Antelope in the mersey in 1836.
Nicholas  Treweek Anglesey Owner of the Anglsey which was registered in Beumaris in April 1851. She was a 632 to barque from Thomas Morrison of Nova scotia.
Nicholas  Treweek Recruit Brought Recruit from a Liverpool merhcnat called Edward oliver in 1853. She was a 996 ton ship built in News Brunswick and was soon sailing from Liverpool to Australia.
William Thomas Clyde In 1849 aged only 27 William Thomas was a the master and part owner of  the Clyde a 123 ton Brigatine, built in Nova scotia in 1842.
William Thomas Kendal Castle Built By Treweek in Amlwch. In 1851 William Thomas brought shares in the 85 ton schooner sailing out of Liverpool and became her master until 1854.
William Thomas Anglesea lass Built at Rhyl in 1854. William master brought shares in her in the same year.
Capt John German Mary Catherine Owed by "Jones & co of Amlwch" William Thomas formed a company to build her in 1858. The first iron schooner to be built at Amlwch.
John  lewis Alliance Built by Treweek and launched in March 1858. John lewis London house was part owner.
Grace Evans The first two masted iron schooner to be built at Amlwch. Launched from the Treweek yard in October 1849. Nicholas treweek and William Thomas each had 1/4 share. The othershares where owned by Grace Evans ( spinster ) and Edward Morgan of the Amlwch tobbacco firm. 
Charles Edwin Built by William Cox paynter at Amlwch in 1859
Jane Gray Built by William Cox paynter at Amlwch in 1865. Sunk by enemy action of the pembrokeshire coast 1915.
Capt Robert Jones Pride of Anglesea Master from 1859
Capt Robert Jones ( snr & jnr) Amanda Purchased by William Thomas from Prince Edward island in 1866 for £920. She was refited at Holyhead at a cost of £730 Master was Robert Jones. She was sailed to the Baltic. She was eventaully sold for £500 in 1881.
Resolution WT brought shares in this Treweek vessel in Nov 1859
Jane pringle WT brought the vessel from NT in 1860 /1863 Captain John Hughes in 1875.
Lord Wiloughby WT brought the vessel from NT in 1860 /1863
Capt John Lewis Albion WT brought the vessel from NT in 1860 /1863
Lord Mostyn WT brought the vessel from NT in 1860 /1863
Capt owen Williams Cymro 21 t Smack launched 20/3/1844. WT brought the vessel from NT in 1860 /1863 samual Treweek Great head owned 4/64
Capt William Evans Sarah Pringle Built by Treweek.Captain william Evans and John Hughes both of Chapel Street were master
Capt David Jones William Mellhuish Brought by WT in 1869. She was a 680 vessel built in Jersey 10 years earlier. One her first journey it is reported that she paid for her self 6 times over.
Charles   Built by William Cox Paynter at Amlwch in 1871 for Charles dyer of the Parys Mine company
Capt William  Morgan Holy wath Built at Amlwch by WT for Hodbarrow and co in Cumberland in 1872.
Nellie Bywater Built at Amlwch by WT for Hodbarrow and co in Cumberland in 1873. Two master top sail schooner
Cumberland lassie Built at Amlwch by WT for Hodbarrow and co in Cumberland in 1874. Three masted master top sail schoone. Late in life she acted a a kent colier 
Baron Hill Built at Amlwch by WT for Hodbarrow and co in Cumberland in 1876. Three masted master top sail schooner
Countess of Lonsdale Built at Duddon by WT for Hodbarrow and co in Cumberland in 1878. Three masted master top sail schooner
Capt Hugh Owens Caroline Schooner owned by WT. At liverpool in Autumn 1875.
Capt W r  Owen Coila, Schooner owned by WT. At Falmouth in Autumn 1875.
Capt William Jones Edith Morgan Schooner owned by WT. At Santander in Autumn 1875. Wrecked at Port Askaig.
Capt Issac Jones Euphemia Schooner owned by WT. At Amlwch under repair in Autumn 1875.
John & Eliza Small sloop owned by WT. Bound for Duddon in 1875.
Capt John Williams Lord Mostyn Schooner owned by WT.
Capt John Edwards Mary Ann Schooner owned by WT. At runcorn in autumn 1875.
Capt John Thomas Mary Elizabeth Schooner owned by WT. At Amlwch dry dock in autumn 1875 for repairs
Capt William Owen Mountain maid Owned by WT. At Red wharf bay in autumn 1875 loading oats.
Capt Robert Williams Thomas and Jane Owned by WT. At Dublin in autumn 1875.
Capt John  James Yucca Owned by WT. At Cardiff in autumn 1875.
Capt John Owen Eleanor and Grace Owned by WT. At Cardiff in autumn 1875.
Capt Richard Hugh  Roberts Barbara An iron barque built at Sunderland in 1877. Owened and managed by WT until her loss in 1881 off Milforn haven.
Lewis and Mary Built by WT and Amlwch in 1871. Lost on a journey from Antwerp to Greenock 3 years later.
Capt Issac Jones Lady neave Built by WT at Amlwch in 1876. Sunk in July 1911 near south stack.
NantGlyn Wooden schooners built by WT at Amlwch in 1877. Lost all hands in october 1881.
Nesta Wooden schooners built by WT at Amlwch in 1877
Eilian Hill Built by WT at Amlwch in 1881, Owners were Charles hill and a number of Liverpool merchants. She foundered off Penznace in December 1882.
Glyndwr Smack built by WT in 1879. She journeys between Amlwch ,Coannah quay, Liverpool and ireland.
Pearl Two masted schooner built by WT in 1880 for Thomas fanning evans.
President garfield
Lady Kate Small wooden screw steamer built by WT and Duddon in 1881
Lady Louisa Small wooden screw steamer built by WT and Duddon in 1882
W S Caine First iron screw steamer built by WT and Amlwch. 180 tons and costing £5000.
Exchange Iron screw steamer built by WT at Amlwch in 1884
Elizabeth Peers Built by Wt at Amlwch and iron sailing schooner
Gelert Built by Wt at Amlwch and iron sailing schooner. 1887. Wrecked on catalinita island April 1890.
Capt robert Griffiths Eilian (1) wooden schooner launched in 1889. Sank 6/7/1899 off St catherine point after collision with SS afrique.
Prince Ja ja Steel screw three masted steamer built 1890/91 which worked the menai straits for many years.
Cygnus
Enterprise
Detlef Wagner Built at Amlwch by Wt in 1891 and sailed in european waters until sunk by Submarine in 1917.
Maggie willaims An iron three masted schooner Built at Amlwch by WT for William Postlewaith in 1892
capt Robert Jones Cymric Amlwch Built1893. Her captain was the son of the Capt Robert Jones of the Amanda. Used often in the year long journey to Rio Granda in Brazil. She was converted to a Q ship in early 1918.
celtic 1894
Capt Ismael Williams ( jnr) Gaelic 1861 1898. Sailed regulary to South America. Ran aground at Egremont in August 1909. In November 1916 she was requesitioned and armed with 12 lbs guns and set out as a Q ship. In April 1917 she was attaked by a U boat off Kinsale killing two of her crew. The vessel survived this and other engagmnets and was sent to the mediterranean in 1918.
Linda Managed by WT. Found derelct 50 miles off Queensland dec 1880.
welsh Girl managed by WT. Wrecked at Cemlyn 1882
Conty of Cork Managed by WT.
Cambourne Three masted Schooner launched from Paynter yard in 1885. Her masters where Capatin owen owens ( 1886-1893) and Owen Thomas (1893-1898) both of Amlwch.
Ailsie Schooner launched from Paynter yard in 1885
Capt  Elias of Aelybryn Donald & Doris Schooner launched from Paynter yard in 1897.Sailed for many years for the Hodbarrow mining company.
Hodbarrowe miner Bult at Duddon but Managed by WT.
Happy Harry Built at duddon by WT in 1894
Capt John  Hughes Becca and Mary Built by Hugh Jones ( Amlwch) at duddon in 1904. A three masted Barquentine
Capt Robert Jones ( jnr) Grey hound Bult by WT ay Millom in 1886
Capt Robert Griffiths Meyric Steel schooner. One of her early young crew was Willaim Williams ( later VC)
Elizabeth Roberts Steel schooner
Cenric Steel schooner built 1905 she was lost after leaving Newfoundland in June 1916.
Eilian Three masted auxilary schooner built 1908
Morfudd Hosptital ship 1914-1918
Ardri Steamer brought  from Shearer in Glasgow in 1892. Fdounderd 13 miles of bardey island in 1936
Dunleith Built at Piasly in 1896.
Eilianus Coast steamer wrecked oof Cornwall
Eleth Coastal steamer wrecked off Dunkirk
Capt Evan Hughes Marchioness of Anglesey Owned by mona mine company. Driven ashore at Dulas island april 1818.
Capt Richard Hughes Sampson 30 ton amlwch sloop at Anchor off Beumaris on census night 1861
William Jones Sampson 1847 Seaman on board census night 1861
John  Thomas Sarah   1824 Amlwch man master of the runcorn 67 ton schooner off beaumrias on census night 1861
David Rowlands Sarah   1835 Amlwch man mate of the runcorn 67 ton schooner off beaumrias on census night 1861
Capt Thomas  Hughes Marianne 53 tTwo masted schooner built by NT at Amlwch in 1839
capt Thomas  Hughes Cymraes 22 ton sloop built by NT at Amlwch in 1836. Nt owned 48/64
Capt Bob  Jones Gauntlet 120 ton wooden schooner built at Glasson dock in 1857.
Capt Richard Griffiths Irish minstral Built at Dundirk in 1879. 154 ton Wooden schooner brought by Ebenezer griffiths, Efail Fawr, Amlwch in 1899 as a coastal trader
Cambank Bound for Garston with spanish ore aboard. She was torpedoes about 4 mile ENE of Point lynas.
Apapa 7832 tone torpedoed 3 miles Nby E of Point Lynas with the loss of 77 lives ( 64 survivors) in November 1917
Derbent Oli tanker Torpedoed Nov 1917 off Point Lynas
sea gull Torpedoed 7 miles NE from point lynas Mar 1918
William Peters Hopewell Master of Hopewell of Amlwch 16 tons and 2 men recorded in Beumaris port bboks 1730
William Pritchard Welfare 52 ton sloop, taken from the dutch by the royal george in 1797. Amlwch owned by John Price,William hughes,Evan Richards, Theopilus James.
Thomas  Philips Eliza Goodard 57 t Smack built at Bangor in 1824. NT owned 4/64
Capt Robert Jones Unity 68t sloop, built by NT at Amlwch June 1825. Amlwch owners William morgan 8, Robert Jones,4, NT2,William hughes , Madyn Dysw 4, James Treweek4, John paynter, maesllwyn 4, James roose surgeon,4
Capt Hugh Thomas Marquis of Anglesey 64t Sloop built by NT at Amlwch June 1826, Stepahn roose 8, George Bradley roose, solicitir 8, James Treweek, surgeon 4
Capt John Hughes Amlwch packet 37t Smack Built by Treweek brothers may 1832, Wholly owned by Jmaes Treweek
Capt John Williams Margaret 43 ton slop built at Amlwch by NT in 1827.
Capt G Jones Eleanor 17 ton Smack built at Amlwch by Francis treweek in 1829
Capt John Griffith Neptune 48 ton sloop, built at Emsworth in 1789. Ownd by NT in 1833
Capt John Griffith Lydia 41 t sloop built at caernarvon in 1803. Owend by NT in  1833
Capt John Jones Sarah 1834 18t Smack built at Amlwch by NT in 1834
Capt Thomas  Hughes New providence 16t sloop built in caernarvon in 1815. Brought by Nt in 1834
Capt John  Griffiths Nimble 44t sloop obtained as a prize in an admiralty court in 1809. Brought by NT in 1835.
Capt William  Roberts Jane & Margaret 56 t sloop Built at Amlwch by Trewek Brothers 1836.
Capt g Rowlands Tower 37t sloop from pwllheli 1821. Brought by NT in 1836
Stranger 238 t brig from Nova scotia. Brought by NT in 1837.
Capt R  Jones Economy 60t schooner built at Amlwch by NT in 1840.
Capt william  Hughes Providence 53t sloop, built at Caernarvon in 1837. Brought by NT in 1840.
Capt Owen Parry Mary 53t schooner built at Bangor. Owned by NT in 1842.