Private account book of Kelsick Wood, shipbuilder of Maryport, detailing ships built and the purchase of materials and illustrations.

Private account book, of Kelsick Wood (1771-1840) [alt. sp. Kelswick Wood], shipbuilder of Maryport. The journals are filled with quotes for work on a variety of vessels, recording details of ships built and the purchase of materials, 1839-40 (Formerly ACC/3). The journal also contains dozens of colourful illustrations; portraits, group scenes, figureheads, ships, coat of arms, animals and mythical creatures.

Record Details

Item reference: SPB/45/1; SPB/45
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 volume
Date made: 1839 - 1840; 1839-01-01 - 1840-12-31
Creator: Wood, Kelswick
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London