Brigg Shipbuilders.

"Brigg, or Glanford Bridge, on the Ancholme, 24 miles N. from Lincoln, 157 from London, is a chapelry of the parish of Wrawby, and contains 337 houses, and 1674 inhabitants. The river Ancholme has been made navigable from the Humber to Bishop Bridge, ten miles above the town, and by its means the inhabitants carry on a considerable trade in corn, coals and timber. The market is on Thursday, and a fair 16th August; and the petty sessions are held here. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a curacy, in the presentation of Clare Hall Cambridge. A free grammer-school was founded here by Sir John Nelthorpe, 1674. Here was an ancient hospital founded by Adam Paynell in the reign of John and subordinate to the abbey of Selby in Yorkshire. Newstead Abbey, on the banks of the Ancolme, about a mile and a half above the town, was founded by Henry II. for Gilbertines, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity: it was valued at 55 l 1s 8d per annum, and the site was granted in 1539 to Robert Heneage, Esq. The remains constitute a farm-house, belonging to Lord Yarborough. At the south end of the building is a room said to have been the chapter-house; but an arched entrance to the chapel has been removed to Brocklesby. The site is extra-parochial." 1837 Directory.

Ships operating at Brigg.

“Queen” In 1851 Census she was described as a sloop, Edward Sharp was the master and his wife Ann was mate, the crew consisted of sons John and Charles with John Roper as waterman. In 1871 the keel, as she was now described, had John Sharp as Captain with George Fish as mate, Ann was described as the Owner. Working on the River Ancholme.

“Splendour” In 1871 Census had Captain George Green with his wife on board and George Goodhand as mate. Working on the River Ancholme.