Bay d'Espoir has a long history of boat building. The industry can be traced back as far as the 18th Century. It was one of the main influences that resulted in this area being settled. Below is some information about boats that were built in the Bay d'Espoir area.

Owners

Registration No: S884105
Owner's Surname: SPURRIER
Owner's First Name: CHRISTOPHER
Owner's Initial:
Residence: POOLE
Occupation: MERCHANT
Owner No:
Partnership Divisor: 03
Shares:
Was Owner the Builder:

Reasons for Closure

02 Sold to Foreigners
03 Transferred to a new Port
04 Registered de novo
05 Condemned/Condemned as Unseaworthy
06 Condemned and Broken up
07 Condemned and Sold
08 Condemned, Repaired and Sold
09 Wrecked
10 Burnt/Destroyed by Fire/Blown-up
11 Abandoned at Sea
12 Lost at Sea
13 Broken Up
14 Wrecked and Sold











Vessel Registry

Registration No:S820061 Length(ft)P:56
Official No: Width(ft):14
Builder Surname: Depth(ft):8
Builder First Name: Gross Tonnage:48
Vessel Name:CHANCE Net Tonnage:
Where prev. Registered: Registered Tonnage:
Year prev. Registered: Horse Power:
Place Constructed:BAY DESPOIR,NF Year Registered:1820
Year Constructed:1820 Official Closure Year:1823
No. of Decks:1 Reason for Closure:12
No. of Mast:2 Place of closure:
Type of Vessel:SCHOONER Actual Closure Date:1823

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