Hare

Official Number 17292

The Hare was built at Preston in 1843. From 1870 her managing owner was James Fisher of Barrow. Still owned by Fisher, the vessel was condemned in February 1885.

From crew lists (see Source 2) her voyages and crew in 1854 were listed as follows :

Voyages (ports mentioned):

 First half-year:  Ulverston, Glasgow
 Second half-year: Poulton, Barrow, Fleetwood, Liverpool, Runcorn

Henry Holmes, age 27, born Ulverston, Master - previous vessel Jane of Ulverston.
Joseph Holmes, age 42, born Ulverston Mate (first half-year only)  - previous vessel Jane of Ulverston.
John Grasie, age 26, born Ulverston, Seaman (first half-year only)  - previous vessel Jane of Ulverston.
Richard Kune ** age 25, born Ulverston, Seaman (second half-year only) - previous vessel Lance.
John Belman, age 28, born Ulverston, Seaman (second half-year only) - previous vessel Victoria.

** In crew lists for some other years, this man's surname is given as “McKune”

Sources :

1. Research by Derek Blackhurst
2. Crew Lists & Agreements for Lancaster, 1854 (A-H),  Public Record Office, Kew, ref. BT98/3803  - research by Philip Holmes