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9 September 2010 Home >Forum >Leith and Berwick smacks

Leith and Berwick smacks

Dr Michael Nix writes that he is co-authoring a book on Leith and Berwick smacks, many of which were built in Lyme Regis by William Good and in Topsham by Daniel Bishop Davy. He would be interested to know if readers have information about smacks built in the south west of England in the early nineteenth century - he is building up a database on this type of vessel. Contact Michael Nix directly on email or at 22 Forth Street, North Berwick, East Lothian,EH39 4JD

[please let us know so that we can include an item in Soundings. Ed. - Please note that a most interesting article by Dr Michael Nix will be included in the Journal of 2004]

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dj.mcdougall.
18/5/2010

I have a colleague who has asked me to find out what smacks operated from berwick to london around the 1850's, If you have any information then please contact me by E Mail at djmac_snr@hotmail.com.Many Thanks DJ.

Peter Gaskin
23/6/2009

Dear Michael,
My apologies for not replying more rapidly.
I appear to be fixed at a certain point and cannot get past it I came across another Capt Nesbitt around 1830 poss. his son. I rarely look into this web site so it would be easier to use e mail addresses. mine is
peter@petergaskin.wanadoo.co.uk . I will send photos to your email address when recieved
regards Peter

Michael Nix
2/6/2009

Peter
I am just about to move house so will be in touch as soon as I can. I have information about the Walter Scott from the company sederunt book (there is no log book) which may be of interest to you and, yes, I would like a photograph of the snuff box. Thanks for contacting me.
Best wishes
Michael

Peter Gaskin
1/6/2009

DEAR MICHAEL
I have recently purchase a large silver snuff box, beautifully inscribed
"to captain William Nest, captain of the Walter Scott from the passengers sailing from Leith to London for his duties and consideration during this difficult journey." Nov. 1821

I wonder if you know the whereabouts of the ship's log or any history of the smack.
Have you completed your book and if so how may I obtain a copy.

If you would like a photograph of the snuff box to add to your memorabilia please let me know.
regards Peter N Gaskin