Hello Ron, Appreciate that information. Many thanks Rod On 9 May 2011 11:23, Ron Mapplebeck <ron.mapplebeck1@virgin.net> wrote: > Rod, > > Full career and particulars of the LEADGATE detailed at: > http://www.teesbuiltships.co.uk/smiths/19161929/chilton1925.htm > No photo, unfortunately. > > Ron Mapplebeck (UK) > **** > On 09/05/2011 08:23, Rod Clayburn wrote: >> >> Mariners, >> >> Reference my previous on the Consett Iron and Steel Company vessels. >> >> I have it from books on the subject, that the following vessels were those >> operated by or on behalf of the company by W. Dickinson, 65 Quay, >> Newcastle. Which I understand to be the same as William Dickinson&  Co of >> Newcastle. Coal and coke exporters, iron ore merchants, ship and insurance >> brokers, forwarding, import and export agents? >> >> BLACKHILL 143123 c.1919 >> CONSETT 143033 c.1919 >> GARESFIELD 148092 c.1924 >> KNITSLEY 148098 c.1937 >> LEADGATE 148110 c.1935 >> >> There was another GARESFIELD 129189, however the specification does not >> tally. >> >> There is also mention of a vessel called IVESTON - Nothing found except a >> Minesweeper of the same name. >> >> If anyone could add to this information please, plus any photographs, I >> would be most appreciative. >> >> Many thanks >> >> Rod Clayburn