I originally posted this in the tugs section but I wonder whether I should really have posted it here
I wondered whether anyone might have information on any of the above companies, which operated on the Wear in Sunderland between 1867 and 1934.
Anthony Irwing is my great-great-great-grandfather. I know of only two of his vessels, “Agamemnon” and “Conqueror”.
Upon Anthony’s death in 1906, I believe ownership of the tugs passed to his wife Susannah and in 1911 the company became Anthony Irwing & Son (the son is James Irwing). Susannah died in 1920. After Susannah's death, the trading title appears to have changed to Irwing Steam Tug Company and it was wound up in early 1935.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
I wondered whether anyone might have information on any of the above companies, which operated on the Wear in Sunderland between 1867 and 1934.
Anthony Irwing is my great-great-great-grandfather. I know of only two of his vessels, “Agamemnon” and “Conqueror”.
Upon Anthony’s death in 1906, I believe ownership of the tugs passed to his wife Susannah and in 1911 the company became Anthony Irwing & Son (the son is James Irwing). Susannah died in 1920. After Susannah's death, the trading title appears to have changed to Irwing Steam Tug Company and it was wound up in early 1935.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.