The Fleetwood Motor Trawler Site

This is the report for the boiler explosion aboard the steam ferry Wyresdale.

Thanks to Grimsby Library Archive for the scans.

Courtesy of Grimsby Library Archive

Courtesy of Grimsby Library Archive

Courtesy of Grimsby Library Archive

Courtesy of Grimsby Library Archive

Courtesy of Grimsby Library Archive

Good Evening,

I am looking for information on the following companies,

Newton & Sons Ltd
Alvis Trawlers Ltd
Fern Leaf Co Ltd

I know very little about Alvis and Fern Leaf. I know that Newton & Sons Ltd where shipwrights in Fleetwood from 1870 until 1977. I believe Newton’s built pleasure boats and also built a lot for the admiralty. Also I am lead to believe they owned a few trawlers working from the town.

I think there is a connection between the three companies. William Newton was manager for Alvis and Fern Leaf during the 50s and also for Newton’s. Unfortunately this is all I know.

My Mother in law is a descendant of the Newton’s and know a fair amount about what the company did in the later years. Unfortunately this side of the business is a dark area and very little is known.

Any information, images or general memories of any of the companies would be very welcome and greatly received.

Thanks
Alan Duggan

From all the team of The Fleetwood Maritime Heritage Trust we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.