In a message dated 09/12/2009 10:09:11 GMT Standard Time, michael.fairless@eds.com writes: I would be grateful if someone could give me any information on a ship named the 'Prospect' on the Tyne in about 1798 (from the Dictionary of Sailing Ships by 'Keys'?) It should have been owned by George Fothergill and perhaps also another ship named 'William' about the same time with the same owner Finally, the 'Pelican' owned by George Cram dates not known but probably early 1800s hi Mike, Try the Mariners list ( _mariners@rootsweb.com_ (mailto:mariners@rootsweb.com) ) if no-one here can help. Very helpful and well informed people on list, Hazel "Life is a roller-coaster...........just got to ride it!"