hello my ancestors where shipbuilders. Hall Laing born circa 1779 was a native of Dunbar, married in Liverpool but lived all of his live in Sunderland. He used to live in places like 'near Deptford yard' I have not been able to make any connection yet with the Laing shipbuilders but he used to work for them and I suppose at that time (1801) the shipyards were very small so I seem to think there must be a connection somewhere. I have been unable to find Hall's birth in Dunbar is anyone else researching this family or come across any information which might help me thank you Alison