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Frank Teare 1889 – 1917
Frank was born in Peel in 1889 son of William Edward Teare sailmaker and partner in Teare and Sons ships chandlers and Eleanor Morrison daughter of Charles Morrison, a Peel grocer. They lived at 2 Crown Street. Frank had an … Continue reading
The last sails made by Freddy Teare?
It’s always great when someone contacts me through Teare and Sons website to ask more details, correct me or give me more information. But it was quite a surprise when John Cowley contacted me to say that he had … Continue reading
Sinking of the Lusitania Commemoration Peel
As part of the 100 year anniversary commemorations of the 1st world war on the Isle of Man the Peel Town Commissioners have decided to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Cunard Line passenger liner ‘Lusitania’ by the … Continue reading
Denys Teare Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur
Denys Teare, who lives in Ramsey, has been awarded the Legion of Honour by the French Government for the part he played in fighting alongside the French Resistance in WW2. In September 1943 Denys baled out of a burning Lancaster … Continue reading
New books now available
Using archives from the Teare family and Manx National Heritage Michael Teare has been researching the story of Teare and Sons, Sailmakers and Ships Chandlers. Founded in 1866 by John Teare, a roper, this family company was in business on … Continue reading
John Teare – Freeman of Peel
John Teare has been awarded Freeman of Peel. The honour was in recognition of his 41 years supporting the Royal National Lifeboat Institute charity in Peel. He was presented with an illuminated address by the Chairman of Peel Town Commissioners … Continue reading
Teare and Sons story
The Teare and Sons story was presented at the 14th North Atlantic Fisheries History conference held in the Norwegian College of Fisheries Science, Tromsø, Norway September 24-27th 2014. The papers from the conference will be … Continue reading
Teare and Sons in Tromsø, Norway
The Teare and Sons story will be presented at the conference of the North Atlantic Fisheries History Association, which takes place in Tromsø, Norway 24-26 September 2014. This annual conference brings together maritime historians from around the world to discuss … Continue reading
Peel fishing boat Wanderer and the Lusitania 1915
The Wanderer PL11 was built in Peel in 1881 and sailed with a crew of 7 with skipper William Ball (Jurby), his son Stanley, William Gell (Ramsey), Thomas Woods, Robert Watterson, John Macdonald and Harry Costain (all from Peel). One … Continue reading
Frederick Teare captures a German ship singlehanded – August 1914
Frederick Teare was born in Peel the oldest son of William Edward Teare master sail maker and partner in Teare and Sons ships chandlers. He was 5ft 5in with brown eyes and hair and aged 37 at the start of … Continue reading