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Killam Brothers interior
1910
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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It is interesting to note that one of Yarmouth's leading shipowning companies, Killam Brothers, also went into the fire insurance business and remained in it well after all their ships were sold. This company also brought coal into Yarmouth in their vessels and, for a while became coal dealers. They later transferred to the oil business and, as a carryover from their shipping days, painted the Killam Brothers' houseflag on their oil trucks. The company closed the business in 1991 and the Yarmouth County Museum has operated a satellite museum in their office each summer since then.
   Other major owners of ships in Yarmouth were:
    -Amasa Durkee, who, between 1844 and 1866, held shares in some fourteen vessels.
    -Zebina Goudey was a major owner in nine vessels from 1863 to 1883.
    -Dennis & Doane, a company whose partners were Freeman Dennis and George B. Doane (both of whom had ships named for them). In 1876 this company owned some fifteen ships and barques ranging in tonnage from 1118 tons down to 582 tons.
    -William Law & Co. William Law was a shareholder in many vessels and was often listed as the 'Managing Owner' or the person designated by other shareholders to manage the vessels on their behalf.

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William D. Lovitt, shipowner.
1890
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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-William D. Lovitt owned many ships, mainly built in his shipyard in Belliveau's Cove, Digby County. The largest vessel registered in Yarmouth (and the second largest in Nova Scotia at the time), the 'County of Yarmouth', was one of his vessels. The Yarmouth County Archives holds several of his letter books which include his correspondence to his captains and which gives not only a good insight into the ships' business but also his personal business acumen.

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Thomas Killam, Sr., Member of Parliament
1860
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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These shipowners were generally also successful business men with their own companies and with interest in public bodies such as local, provincial and even federal governments. Their names can be found on subscription lists for local charities, hospitals, parks and school boards. They were the leaders of the community.

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Home of William D. Lovitt, shipowner
1890
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Home of William L. Lovitt, shipowner
1900
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Their homes were often large and sometimes palatial and, in many cases, these homes have been designated as 'heritage homes' in Yarmouth and the surrounding area.

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Interior Killam Brothers
1991
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Interior Killam Brothers
1991
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Interior Killam Brothers
1991
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Interior Killam Brothers
1991
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Exterior Killam Brothers
1870
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia