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The ‘Resolution’ Whitby

Busy stalls on the quayside in Whitby

The ‘Resolution’ Whitby In 1803 Scoresby was offered captaincy and one eighth ownership of a new Whitby ship the ‘Resolution’ a brand new ship built by Fishburn and Brodrick. The ‘Resolution’ set sail from Whitby with the captain’s son, William Scoresby Jnr at just 13 years old, and was a huge success. With another 7 […]

The ‘Dundee’ Whitby

East Beach in Whitby

The ‘Dundee’ Whitby Soon offers were being made to Scoresby and eventually he finally became commander of the London ship the ‘Dundee’, a much larger vessel than ‘Henrietta’. In 1798 the Dundee set sail for the Greenland Fishery and returned with an enormous 36 whales. This was Scoresby’s record catch. For 5 years he sailed […]

The ‘Henrietta’ Whitby

William Scoresby

The ‘Henrietta’ Scoresby’s first command, the ship the Henrietta, came in 1791 when he took over from Captain Chrispin Bean. Its was a bad first season for the Whale Fishery, 4 out of 7 ships came home with empty holds, one ship was lost and the 2 remaining ships came home with 1 ‘fish’ each. […]

William Scoresby Whitby

Kyber Pass Whitby

William Scoresby, Senior (1760 – 1829) One of Whitby’s famous son’s is William Scoresby, the famous whaler and explorer spending most of his life around the Whitby area when not at sea catching whales! Few other names in the history of Arctic exploration are so well known as that of Captain William Scoresby. Born on […]

SyntheSys Systems Engineers Limited Whitby

Larpool Lane Whitby

SyntheSys Systems Engineers Limited Whitby Established in 1988, in North Yorkshire, England, our drive is to offer unique, value-added services and systems that increase the efficiency and profitability of our customers. This drive keeps us first choice suppliers of information systems solutions. Recognised as world leaders in our markets, we invest in our customers, we […]

Owners Cottages Whitby

Boatyard Cottage - Owners Direct - Whitby

Owners Cottages Whitby 8 cottages and 4 apartments all set around Whitby harbour and officially rated 4 or 5 star. Dogs are welcome and stay free in the cottages. 5 properties have private parking. Prices from £250 week Orchard Cottage, High Street, Cloughton, Scarborough, YO13 0AE Telephone: 01723 871028 Email Owners Cottages – spwicks@btinternet.com Cuddy […]

Sandbeck Whitby

Sandbeck Whitby Piers

Sandbeck Whitby 1 & 2 Crescent Terrace West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3EL Telephone: 01947 604012 Email: thesandbeck@googlemail.com Kay and David Gallagher welcome you to ‘THE SANDBECK’ – a boutique style B&B on the sea front in the coastal town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Where else in Whitby can you sit back and directly from […]

Harbourside Holiday Cottages Whitby

Harbourside Holiday Cottages

Harbourside Holiday Cottages Whitby Address: Whitby, North Yorkshire. Telephone: 01757 700898 Email: Harbourside Holiday Cottages Cosy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation, our 2 ‘olde worlde’ cottages represent superb value for couples or singletons looking to spend some time in wonderful Whitby. Located near the harbour, with street parking nearby. From £210 to £388 for full […]

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