Carisbrooke pub history index
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Ship and Launch, Hurstake, Carisbrooke
Residents at this address
The early History of Ship & Launch Hurstake ;
Between circa 1740 and 1809 its name was the Eel Pie House. From circa 1809 to 1834 is name was the Pilot Inn. These are unconfirmed facts. But in 1828 it is the Ship and Launch Hurstake;
Hampshire Chronicle. 08 September 1828
Married, at Alverstoke, Mr Thomas Linington of the Ship and Launch Hurstake, near this town to Miss Naomi Saunders
1859 Directory, Ship and Launch, D, Hurstake - Hotel/Inn/Tavern
Hampshire Telegraph. 18 August 1860
The Ship and Launch at Hurstake from Mr A Shepherd to Mr W Fuller
In 1861 at River Side, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
William Fuller, Inn keeper aged 31 and born in Nutfield, Surrey
Mary Ann Fuller, Wife aged 32 and born in Stockwell, Surrey
Mary Ann Martha Fuller, Daughter aged 7 and born in Stockwell, Surrey
Alfred James Fuller, Son aged 4 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette. 14 September 1872
John Northover of the Ship and Launch public house, Hurstake, was summoned for opening his house for the sale of beer before half past twelve on Sunday. He was fined 20s and 7s 6d costs.
Hampshire Advertiser. 13 November 1875
Ship and Launch at Hurstake from Samuel Woodbine to Charles Henry Simmonds
Hampshire Independent, 18 October 1882
Ship and Launch at Hurstake from Charles Henry Simmonds to Charles Reynard
Isle of Wight County Press. 14 November 1885
Transfer of Licences
Ship and Launch Hurstake from Charles Reynard to Samuel Jessop
Hampshire Advertiser. 13 April 1887
Transfer of Licences
Ship and Launch Hurstake from Samuel Jessop to Alfred Horatia Sheaf
My mother age 5-10 years in circa 1918 / 22 used to visit her Granny Sheaf (nee Dredge) at the Ship & Launch who are registered in 1921 census *:
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In 1891 at Hurstake Public House, Dodner Lane, Carisbrooke *
Alfred Sheaf, Fisherman aged 35 and born in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Fanny Sheaf, Wife aged 33 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Amy B Sheaf, Daughter aged 9 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Alfred H Sheaf, Son aged 8 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Eveline M Sheaf, Daughter aged 6 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
William H Sheaf, Son aged 5 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Hilda A Sheaf, Daughter aged 3 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Edwin Sheaf, Son aged 2 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Fred Sheaf, Son aged 1 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
In 1901 at the Hurstake Ship & Lunnch, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Alfred Horatia Sheaf, Fisherman aged 45 and born in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Fanny Sheaf, Wife aged 44 and born in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
Amy Beatrice Sheaf, Daughter aged 19 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Alfred Horatia Sheaf, Son, Fisherman aged 18 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Eveline Mary Sheaf, Daughter aged 16 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
William Henry Sheaf, Son, Fisherman aged 15 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Hilda Alice Sheaf, Daughter aged 13 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Edwin Sheaf, Son aged 12 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Fred Sheaf, Son aged 10 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
George Aaron Sheaf, Son aged 8 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Frances Robert Walter Sheaf, Son aged 5 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Fanny Louisa Daisy Sheaf, Daughter aged 3 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Lillian Martha Sheaf, Daughter aged 1 and born in Newport, Isle of Wight
Martha Wheeler, Sister, Cook, Widow aged 46 and born in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
In 1911 at the Ship and Launch Hurtake Near Newport *
Alfred Hortio Sheaf, Fisherman aged 55 and born in Rodmore, Portsmouth
Fanny Sheaf, Wife aged 54 and born in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
William Henry Sheaf, Son, Fish and fruit salesman aged 25 and born in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
Hilda Alice Sheaf, Daughter aged 23 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Edwin Sheaf, Son, Fish and fruit salesman aged 22 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Fred Sheaf, Son, Fish and fruit salesman aged 21 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Francis Robert Walter Sheaf, Son, Fish shop boy aged 15 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Fanny Louisa Daisy Sheaf, Daughter aged 13 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Lillian Martha Sheaf, Daughter aged 11 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Harold Sheaf, Son aged 6 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Leonard Sheaf, Grandson aged 7 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Robert James Carpenter Boarder, Mariner aged 54 and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight County Press – 12 February 1921
WELL KNOWN BOATMAN DROWNED. MIDNIGHT DEATH AT NEWPORT QUAY.
On Wednesday the deputy-coroner (F.A. Joyce, Esq.), held an inquest at the Guildhall, Newport, on
the body of Alfred Horatio Sheaf, 65, licensee of the Ship and Launch, Hurstake, a well-known boat
proprietor and fisherman, who was found drowned in the Medina at Newport Quay on Tuesday. Mr. F.
Prangnell was foreman of the jury.
In 1921 at The Ship & Launch, Hurstake, Carisbrooke *
Fanny Sheaf, Licensed Victuraller, Widow aged 64 years 5 months and born in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
Daisy Sheaf, Daughter aged 24 years 2 months and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Lily Sheaf, Daughter, Home Duties aged 21 years 8 months and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Harold Sheaf, Son, Fisherman aged 16 years 8 months and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Leonard Sheaf, Grandson, Fisherman aged 17 years 11 months and born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
* Provided by Michael Attrill