This section features ship-owning families based in Maryport, including the Ritson’s and the Hine family, who founded the Holme Line in 1873. Ships such as the Abbey Holme, Myrtle Holme and Isel Holme carried steel rails to Canada and brought back grain and timber. Several small yards came and went but the big four shipyards in Maryport; Woods, Peats, Middleton's and Ritson's, dominated the industry for decades.
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22 Curzon Street,
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6BY
April to October: Open Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday - 11am - 4.00pm
Admission:
Free while in our temporary location at
22 Curzon Street, Maryport
Group visits: Advance booking recomended
Harbour tours: By arrangement
School visits: By arrangement.
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