Kelly and Bovyer. It was the 153—ton brigantine named the Bunbury, built in 1834. The captain of the Bunbury was James Kelly, and first mate, John Bovyer. The crew were all Bunbury men. The Royal Gazette of August 12, 1834, reports that the brigantine Bunbury, with Captain, James Kelly, entered the port of Charlottetown from Newfoundland. In addition to goods, the Bunbury carried passengers Mr. and Mrs. MacMillan, Misses MacMillan, Perchard, and Oliphant, and Mr. John Morris.
Other ships built at Fullerton’s Marsh included:
1821 Schooner John, owned and built in part by James Kelly
1824 Schooner William & Ann, owned and built by William Farquharson
1832 Mary Jane, owned and built by Mutch and Bovyer
1834 Antelope, owned and built by McGregor and Bovyer
1839 Barque Ambassador, owned and built by Robert and Francis Longworth
1840 Brigantine Perilla, owned and built by Robert and Francis Longworth
1841 Barque Siren, owned and built by Robert and Francis
Longworth 1844 Brigantine Pearl, owned and built by Robert Longworth 1844 Brigantine Matilda, owned and built by Charles Kelly
At least two of these ships, the William & Ann and the Matilda, were lost at sea, causing great personal and financial hardship to the families. Albert Kelly, a brother of Charles Kelly, was forced to sell a large part of the family farm to cover debts incurred by
the loss of a ship.
Brick Yard At one time, Capt. James Kelly had a brick yard on his property. Bricks from this yard may be seen in the construction of the 1867
Bank of Prince Edward Island, on 40 Great George Street. H. J.
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