Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Crew of Barque "Harvest Home" imprisoned with hard labour

The following information is contributed by Jim Hunter, of Ardrossan ;

Ref. Ardrossan Shipyards 1825 - 1993 pp 7,36
Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 1867 Aug. 18

The crew of the Barque "Harvest Home" owned by Barr & Shearer refused to work.
They were imprisoned for eight weeks with hard labour.

The vessel was built at St. John, New Brunswick, in 1841, and launched 28 Dec. 1840

Registered Irvine 7 Dec. 1853, No. 13 (Previously registered Liverpool 23 June 1841, No. 127)

Owner John Barr 32 shares & James Shearer 32 shares, Total 64 shares.

Master; Angus McDonald

Tonnage 458. 54/100
Dimensions 113. 5/10ft X 23. 2/10ft X 17.9/10ft.

Entered in Lloyds Register 1855, 57-59, 61

Home Port ; Ardrossan 1857, 61, 62

Voyage ; Clyde - Quebec 1858 & Clyde - Nova Scotia 1859

Master ; Goodwin 1858, 59, 61