Hi Debbie, In my "Shipping" records I have Thomas MIDLANE, owner of the 15-ton vessel ARK in 1833. This boat was built in Brading. Relevant documents are in the IOW RO. Principal source: Ship Registrations of the Port of Cowes 1786-1930, Part Two, H.L. Lloyd, IOW FHS Journal No.48, Feb 98, p. 50. Hope this helps. Peter Gawn (Canada).