In 1928, when Southwick was incorporated into Sunderland the pubs came under the town's Licensing Authorities. At the Brewster Sessions in 1929 the Chief Constable opposed the renewal of three Southwick licences, one of these was for the Ship Inn at 1 Collin Place. The Bench agreed that the three licences be reported for compensation, resulting in the pubs being closed down. Regards Stan Mapstone