J. N. Ward and Son Limited

The Ward family, Lancashire shipowners and merchants, have been associated with Fleetwood since 1840 and in the second half of the 19th century had a fleet of merchant schooners trading from the port. Some vessels of the company’s fleet of sailing ships ‘tramped’ worldwide and atleast one of theire ships visited Australia while trading. J. N. Ward and Son Limited remained at Fleetwood as ships Agents, acting for most of the cargo vessels calling at the port over the years, but also established themselves as Trawler Owners and small companies aswell as the Wyre Steam Fishing Company. J. N. Ward and Son continue today as owners, managers and agents in Fleetwood’s fleet.

Funnel - White with Black top, later with broad white band
Hull – Black

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