The Maritime History of Dundee
Records of the Scottish High Court of Admiralty
which mention ships and/or people of Dundee
All the records are in manuscript, either bound volumes or bundles of loose papers. They are held at West Register House, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh (the Dundee to Edinburgh buses stop at the door of WRH).
Registers of Decreets - 17th Century
Contents of Bundles
Reference no AC9
Processes in Foro
Continued
AC9/1160 Morrison v Home - 1731
John Morrison merchant of St Andrews, pursues George Home exise officer of Dundee, and John Ross exise officer at Kirriemuir. When the two were working at St Andrews, they seized 11 hogsheads of wine belonging to Morrison, which he had had transported in the boat of John Paton, from Anstruther. The wine had a clearance from the Anstruther Customs House. |
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18 Items Precept |
Answers |
People Jn Wood t'waiter St A |
Soldiers in Capt Jaffray's Coy of Ld Cadogan's Regt of Foot Fra Collins corpl |
AC9/1163 Gall v Robertson - 1731
Alexander Gall and Thomas Watson merchants of Dundee, pursue Charles Robertson merchant of London, in connection with two bills of exchange. They have arrested money in the hands of 20 individuals |
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5 Items Precept Petitions Perth Jn Reid mcht |
Ja Darling mcht |
Other Jn Black mcht Bordeaux |
AC9/1179 Sutherland v Auchterlony - 1732
Charles Sutherland merchant of Leith, pursues Peter Auchterlony merchant of Dundee, for payment of a bill of exchange drawn on him by Colin Mercer at Rotterdam, payable to Alexander Sharp of Edinburgh and endorsed to Sutherland |
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9 Items |
Precept |
Defences |
Protest |
Account |
People |
Eugene Fotheringham |
AC9/1207 Tait v Webster - 1732
Alexander Tait farmer of Newtonlees, pursues Thomas Webster shipmaster of the East Ferry of Dundee, in connection with a bill of exchange |
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5 Items |
Precept |
Caution |
People |
Ja Webster, D'dee |
Tho White mcht London |
AC9/1239 Guthrie v Speed - 1733
John Guthrie merchant of Dundee, pursues John and Patrick Crawford factors at London, for debt. He has had money arrested in the hands of the Dundee merchants James Speed, David Rattray, Charles Hay, David Miller and John Davidson |
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7 Items |
Precept |
Executions |
Petition |
Commission |
Report |
Decreet |
AC9/1240 Robertson v Rannie - 1733
Robert Robertson snr, provost of Perth, pursues William Rannie saltmaker at Cuthellhilll saltpans, Aberdour, and his father-in-law James Wilson, tacksman of the said saltpans. The case involves salt which should have been shipped on the bark 'John' of Dundee, master James Crighton. Part of the salt was in payment for timber, and the rest was to be sold at Newcastle or London. The Precept contains a very detailed account of the negotiations and of the correspondence concerning the transaction. |
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23 Items |
Precept |
Petitions |
People Wm Hogg mcht Edr |
AC9/1244 Stewart v Anderson - 1733
Andrew Stewart merchant of Dundee, pursues [] Kenny merchant of Arbroath, for payment for materials supplied for his bark. Andrew Baxter master of the bark/galley 'Carstairs' of Woodhaven, owes for a mainsail etc. All the items in the Process pertain to the 'Carstairs', and it is not clear who 'Anderson' might be |
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6 Items Precept |
Execution |
Owners Carstairs |
Alexr Aitkin vintner Woodhaven |
AC9/1268 Duncan v Blythe - 1734
James Duncan merchant of Prestonpans, pursues William Blyth master of the 'Godsend' of Dundee, for delivery of tea, paper, brandy, claret and soap |
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13 Items |
Precept |
Petitions |
Instrument |
Men of Dundee |
Ja Milne mcht |
AC9/1292 Bower v Duncan - 1734 (see also AC9/1311)
Alexander Bower shipmaster of Dundee was employed by Alexander Arbuthnot baillie of Edinburgh, as master of the ship he had freighted, 'Gloucester' of Dundee, after her master David Duncan shipmaster of Dundee, was lost at sea. He plied a voyage from Burlington to Lisbon with grain (loaded at Berwick) and then to Tain. He is pursuing John Duncan, son and heir of the late David, for reimbursement of the expenses of the voyage. Several other creditors are also pursuing Duncans's heirs |
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17 Items Precept |
Horn/Poind |
People Da Graham mcht D'dee |
Jn Stewart his bro germ |
AC9/1307 Boswall v Angus - 1734
David Boswall master of the sloop 'Margaret' of Burntisland, pursues Charles Angus carpenter of Dundee, who built her in 1726. Her nominal tonnage was 45 tons. If she was found to hold more or less, the price was to be adjusted. Boswall found she would stow 41 tons at Bordeaux and pursues Angus for a refund |
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14 Items
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Precept |
Answers |
Report |
Leith Carpenters |
Ja Jamison |
Jn Tod |
AC9/1311 Sale of the Gloucester of Dundee - 1734 (see also AC9/1292)
Rouping papers of the 2-masted ship |
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7 Items |
Petition |
Conditions |
People |
Jn Brown shmr D'dee |
AC9/1328 Ferguson v Lamy - 1735
William Ferguson ex-provost of Perth et al, pursues John Lamy shipmaster of Perth, master of the 'Crown' of Perth. Lamy was appointed master while the ship was being repaired at Dundee. As he had to complete a voyage in his current command, he recommended that the repairs be halted until his return. The ship was carried off the stocks on a high tide and damged beyond repair. Ferguson claims that Lamy should contribute to the expenses |
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6 Items |
Precept |
Petition |
Expenses |
People |
Ja Darling mcht Perth |
AC9/1343 Anderson v Dempster - 1736
John Anderson merchant of Perth, is in dispute with George Dempster merchant of Dundee, concerning salmon and grilse |
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11 Items |
Precept |
Answers |
Declaration |
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People |
Jn Smith cooper D'dee |
AC9/1384 Skinner v Dundas - 1737
James Skinner merchant of Rotterdam, factor Alexander Arbuthnot and Co, merchants of Edinburgh, pursues William Dundas or Thomas Dundas merchant of Rotterdam, in connection with seven bills of exchange. He has had money arrested in the hands of nineteen individuals |
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14 Items Precept |
Dundee merchants Da Ramsay |
Hen Thomson Stirling merchants Jn Jaffray |
Other Philip Brown shmr A'ther |
AC9/1409 Smith v Charters - 1739
James Smith and Co merchants of Bordeaux, pursue Thomas Charters, master of the 'Margaret' of Dundee, for delivery of brandy at Arbroath |
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7 Items |
Precept |
Accounts |
Lading |
Defences |
Letter |
Receipt |
AC9/1429 Oliphant v Lamy et contra - 1739
James Oliphant and Co merchants of Dundee, pursue Charles Lamy purser of HMS 'Northumberland', and Sylvester Lamy, Customs officer of Dundee, brothers german of John Lamy shipmaster of Dundee, the late master of their ship the 'Amelia' of Perth. Lamy made three voyages for them from Perth to the Mediterranean, on the last of which he died, still owing freights to his owners |
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50 Items Precepts |
Executions |
People Jn Black mcht Perth |
Patr McGilliwie mcht Perth |
AC9/1451 Irvine v Clift - 1740 (see also AC9/1449, 1454)
Kenneth Irvine master of the 'Endeavour' of Aberdeen, pursues William Clift mate of HMS 'Scipio' for the theft of spirits from the 'Endeavour', after Clift had impressed his crew on the open sea. The Process contains a complaint against Clift from James Birrel master of the 'Alison' of Dundee |
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8 Items |
Complaint |
Petition |
People |
Robt Boyes pilot Scipio |
AC9/1454 Birrell v Clift - 1740 (see also AC9/1449, 1451)
James Birrell master of the 'Alison' of Dundee, pursues William Clift mate of HMS 'Scipio' |
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7 Items Precept |
People Alexr Bridge mar Alison |
Wa Taylor mate Providence |
AC9/1465 Ogilvie v Bruce - 1741
Alexander Ogilvie, collector of the light money of the May and the Tay, pursues William Bruce shipmaster of Dundee, master of the 'Christian' of Dundee (17 tons) for payment for five voyages. |
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12 Items
Instrument |
Precept |
People
Diets |
And Bryce carpr D'dee |
AC9/1493 Daes v Bruce - 1743
David Daes, cashier to the Leith Ropery Co, pursues James Bruce master of the sloop 'Marjory' of Dundee, for payment for cordage and cable. The ship has been arrested and is inventoried by Andrew Brydie, carpenter of Dundee |
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12 Items |
Precept |
Petition |
Horn/Poind |
Conditions |
Inventory |
AC9/1513 Inglis v Hogg & Bain v Brydie - 1741
1) Archibald Inglis of Auchendinnie, clerk of HCAS, is to pay John Chalmers smith of North Leith, the money owing to him from the roup of the 'Jolly Batchelor' of Kirkcaldy, bought by Patrick Crawford merchant of Edinburgh. 2) Andrew Brydie ships carpenter of Dundee, owes William Bain, ex-overseer of the Morvien Mines, money from maritime and mercantile dealings. |
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25 Items Precept |
Accounts |
People
Diets |
Da Erskine |
Da Nairn litster Edr |
AC9/1516 Grant v Crichton - 1741
James Grant merchant of Arbroath, is owed for freights by John Crichton, Archibald Doig, John Ferguson and William Little, merchant company of Dundee |
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6 Items |
Precept |
Defences |
Ships and masters |
Elizabeth of Arbroath |
AC9/1517 Bain v Brydie - 1740 (see also AC9/1193, 1200. 1201, 1224)
William Bain ex-overseer of the Morvein Mines pursues Andrew Brydie ex master of the 'Seaflower' now carpenter of Dundee, who owes money to the partners in the mines |
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1 Item Precept |
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AC9/1536 Gregory v Wordie - 1744
David Gregory factor of Campveere, pursues William Wordie merchant of Leven for payment of freight on tea and handkerchiefs shipped to him on the 'Endeavour' of Dundee, John Miln master. Wordie had sent coal outward |
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21 Items |
Precept |
Answers |
Bill |
People |
Jn Wemyss mcht Methil |
AC9/1544 Walker v Smith - 1744 (See also AC9/1546, 1554, 1556)
David Walker ex of Ferry Parton Craig, now merchant of Dundee, pursues James Smith mariner of North Ferry, joint owner with him of the sloop 'Isobel and Betty' of Dundee. Smith owes his share of the cost of repairs to the sloop. They also owe money to Alison Horn widow of Charles Angus carpenter of Dundee, and the othe owners of the 'Dove' of Dundee |
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20 Items Precept |
Bill |
Owners Dove all of Dundee Wm Melville mcht |
Other Jn Brown mcht D'dee |
AC9/1545 Watson v Clephane - 1744
John Watson ws is owed money by Thomas Clephane merchant of Dundee |
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16 Items Precept |
Defences |
People |
Ja Yool mcht Edr, now Armiston |
AC9/1546 Haliburton v Smith - 1744 (See also AC9/1544, 1554, 1556)
James Haliburton merchant of Dundee, and the other owners of the 'Dove' of Dundee, pursue James Smith shipmaster in the North Ferry of Dundee. Charles Angus, carpenter of Dundee, one of the owners of the 'Dove' was commissioned to break her up and sell her timber and furniture. Part was bought by Smith for the sloop 'Isobel and Betty' and has not been paid for |
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7 Items |
Precept |
Accounts |
Execution |
Petition |
Decreet |
Diets |
AC9/1554 Walker v Smith - 1744 (see also AC9/1544, 1546, 1556)
David Walker ex of Ferry Parton Craig, now merchant of Dundee, pursues James Smith mariner of North Ferry, joint owner with him of the sloop 'Isobel and Betty' of Dundee. Smith owes his share of the cost of repairs to the sloop. They also owe money to Alison Horn widow of Charles Angus carpenter of Dundee, and the othe owners of the 'Dove' of Dundee |
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6 Items |
Execution |
Bill |
List |
People |
Alexr Ogilvie collr lights May/Tay |
AC9/1556 Walker v Smith - 1744 (see also AC9/1544, 1546, 1554)
Rouping papers of the 'Isobel and Betty' of Dundee |
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5 Items |
Petitions |
Act Roup |
People |
And Brydie carpr D'dee |
AC9/1560 Mathew v Philp - 1746
Rouping papers of the 80-ton brig 'Margaret' of Dundee, master Robert Philp |
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7 Items |
Execution |
Conditions |
Inventory |
People |
Jn Dick shmr Lt |
AC9/1611 Auld v Wardroper - 1745 (see also AC9/1616)
John Auld merchant of St Andrews, pursues Robert Wardroper master of the 'Grizel' of Dundee. Auld freighted the ship to go to Newcastle for coal for sale at Rotterdam by John Davidson, Auld's factor there. Wardroper took in salt for another freighter at Newcastle, and was subsequently late arriving at Rotterdam. He should pay Auld the freight earned for the salt plus damages for loss of the market for coal. A letter from Davidson (1742) states, 'It's said the privateer at Helvoet which brought in the prizes there last summer is fitting out again.' Wardroper's cautioner is David Kirkcaldy merchant of Dundee |
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31 Items |
Precept Execution |
Petitions Defences |
Answers Letters |
Caution Commission |
Expenses Minutes |
Diets |
AC9/1616 Auld v Balingall - 1745 (see also AC9/1611)
Suspension from the Admiral Depute Court of the Tay, by John Auld merchant of St Andrews, who is pursued by John Balingall writer of Dundee, for payment to Robert Wardroper shipmaster of Dundee. His cautioner is John Pilmer writer of St Andrews |
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9 Items |
Precept |
Horn/Poind |
Letter |
Diets |
Sailing Instructions |
AC9/1645 Greig and Mansfield v Davidson and Fairweather - 1748
Robert Greig merchant of St Andrews, and James Mansfield bailie of Edinburgh, have bought the 'Margaret' of Dundee, master Robert Birrell, which was rouped at the instance of Thomas Mathie clerk to Dundee Ropery Co. William Davidson merchant of Rotterdam claims to have a bottomry on the ship, and has arrested her there |
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12 Items |
Precept |
Letters |
People Jn Fairweather mcht D'dee |
AC9/1647 Ross v Pierson - 1749
Robert Ross shipmaster of Dundee, pursues George Pierson merchan of Alloa, who owes Alexander Henderson merchant of Dundee for tobacco. Henderson drew a bill on Pierson payable to Ross, which has not been honoured |
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11 Items |
Precept |
Account |
Letters |
Defences |
Declaration |
AC9/1659 Johnstone v Davidson - 1749
Andrew Johntston merchant of Anstruther, pursues John Davidson merchant of Eyemouth, et al, for freights owing from a voyage of the 'Rachel' of Dundee, master Peter Douglas shipmaster of St Andrews, from Hamburg to Leith |
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4 Items
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Precept |
People Cha Johnston druggist Edr |
Wm Reid mcht Edr |
AC9/1669 Brand v Straiton and Edgar v Christie - 1745 (see also AC9/1663)
Robert Brand merchant of Montrose, pursues Samuel Straiton merchant of London for payment for linen bought for him and shipped in 1743. He has arrested money etc. Arrestments have been made by three other creditors |
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44 Items Precepts |
People Duncan Pollock mr Britannica of Lt Of Montrose Alexr Christie bai |
Mary Thomson mcht Of Dundee Da Willison mcht |
AC9/1686 Matthew v Philip - 1747
Thomas Matthew clerk of Dundee Ropework, pursues Robert Philip shipmaster of North Ferry of Dundee, master and owner of the 'Margaret' of Dundee, for debt |
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19 Items Precept |
Petitions |
Decreets |
People |
Alexr Livingson mcht R'dam |
AC9/1688 Patton v Fraser - 1747
David Patton merchant of Dundee, pursues John Fraser merchant of St Andrews, for payment of a bill drawn on him by Duncan Robertson. He has arrested Fraser's 70-ton brig the 'Margaret and Mary' of Ferry Partoncraig, master William Gregory |
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9 Items |
Precept |
Act Roup |
Expenses |
People Wm Mitchell carpr D'dee |
AC9/1709 Livingstone v Ross - 1750
Alexander Livingstone merchant of Aberdeen, pursues for debt: Robert Ross shipmaster of Dundee, William Greig merchant of Montrose and James Japp merchant of Aberdeen |
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16 Items |
Precept |
Petition |
Answers |
Commission |
Condescendance |
Letter |
AC9/1728 Watson v Smith - 1750
John Watson ws pursues Williams Smith merchant of Dundee for payment of a bill drawn on him by John Smith merchant of Gothenburgh and endorsed to Watson |
10 Items Precept Executions Petition Answers Accounts Memorial Certificate Diets |
AC9/6460 Forbes v Henderson - 1748
George Forbes factor of Dunkirk, trustee James Fotheringham merchant of Dundee, pursues Francis Henderson and Walter Lumisden merchants of Dundee, who sent him coal on Robert Anderson's ship, supercargo James Lyon. He shipped them wine, brandy, playing cards and tobacco, for which they have not paid |
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3 Items |
Precept |
Execution |
Diets |
AC9/6464 Burnett v Auchinleck - 1749
John Burnett merchant of Aberdeen, pursues John Auchinleck mariner of Dundee, who he engaged as master of his snow the 'Elizabeth' of London, for a voyage to Maryland in 1744. The ship was damaged by a storm on the way home, and put in to Stromness, where she stayed for a long time, increasing damage already caused to her cargo of tobacco |
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92 Items Precepts |
Report |
Crew of Elizabeth Alexr Ferguson, Portsoy, mate Of Stromness Magnus Bethune pilot |
Alexr Fleming shmr Other Jn Masson shmr Lt, mr brig |