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Stapleton's Point and Sandy Point (Con Fitzpatrick)2004
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Shipbuilding at Stapleton's Point and Sandy Point (Con Fitzpatrick)In 1918, the first large-scale shipyard was begun at Stapleton's Point and Sandy Point on the North Side of Marystown. The type of schooners built were large 196 ton, 3 masted cargo carrying tern schooners known as the General Boats. Those were named for well-known war generals at the time. They were much in demand after World War I because of a world wide shipping shortage.
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The first large-scale shipbuilding venture in Marystown began at Stapleton's Point and Sandy Point from 1918 to 1920. At Stapleton's Point, John Forsey constructed five three masted tern schooners for Samuel and George Harris. These schooners were named after generals: The General Wood, General Rawlinson, General Byng, General Knox, and the General Ironside. At Sandy Point, the Jean and Mary, the Ria, and the Violet Buffet were built.4
The General Byng under construction at Stapleton's Point in 1918-1920.1918
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The General Byng under construction at Stapleton's Point in 1918.The General Byng was a tern or three-masted schooner - which were large cargo carrying vessels that were much in demand after World War I because of the world wide shortage of shipping. It was built by John Forsey for Samuel and George Harris of Grand Bank.
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The General Byng sinking.1928
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While returning from a foreign voyage commanded by Captain Amiel Welsh of Grand Bank, the General Byng sprang a leak and began to sink. A distress signal was sent out to a passing steamer and the entire crew was rescued.8
The General Byng sinking.1928
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The General Byng takes its final plunge.10
The Jean and Mary under construction.1919
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The Jean and Mary under construction.12
The Jean and Mary constructed and awaiting launch at Sandy Point in 1919.1919
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The Jean and Mary constructed and awaiting launch at Sandy Point in 1919.14
Typical water wheel driven sawmill operated in the Marystown area during the 1920s to the 1940s.1938
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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