Richard paid the seaman tax upon his return; a total of Nineteen shillings and sixpence (19/6d) for both voyages.

Please note that dates between 1 January & 25th March, pre 1752, have been changed to reflect the modern calendar. This is avoid confusion to the reader. 

1749

On 19th February 1749 they start an 8 month18 day voyage, ending on 4th November 1749, when the ship is laid up in Whitby until 10th December when it undertakes a short voyage ending on the 23rd December. Home for Christmas! . For these two trips, a total of fourteen shillings is paid to the seaman's benevolent fund.

Below is an image of the original Muster Roll, including Richard's signature, followed by the transcription

Muster Roll No. 1032

Crew (First three entries on Muster 1032 above)

Richd Andrew Masr Staiths Good Intent 19/02/1749 04/11/1749 Thos Potts Mate Staiths 19/02/1749 04/11/1749 Geo Dodds Seamn Staiths 19/02/1749 04/11/1749
Crew (Last three entries on Muster 1032 above) Richd Andrew Masr Staiths Good Intent 10/12/1749 23/12/1749 Thos Potts Mate Staiths 10/12/1749 23/12/1749 Geo Dodds Seamn & Servd Staiths 10/12/1749 23/12/1749 Ship arrivals and departures were reported in the local newspapers regularly at this time and several are reproduced here, which tie in with the evidence from the Muster Rolls and add additional information to the picture being constructed. The report following, from the 'Newcastle Courant', states that the Good Intent has arrived in Newcastle from Boomer (Boulmer), which is a small fishing port on the Northumberland coast, a few miles north of Alnmouth. Both these small ports are only a few miles from Alnwick; the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. Alnwick is therefore an important town and during this time, the transport of goods by sea, may have been safer and more reliable than by land, making these two ports very busy. Newcastle Courant 26th Aug 1749 1750 The ship is laid up for January and February, undoubtedly the most hazardous months to be at sea, before embarking on another eight month voyage. George Dodds has been promoted to, 'Mate' and John Bradley, another Staithes man joins the crew as Seaman. Crew (First three entries on Muster Roll 713) Richard Andrew Master Staiths The Said Ship & Master 26/02/1750 28/10/1750 George Dodds Mate Staiths The Said Ship & Master 26/02/1750 28/10/1750 John Bradley Seaman Staiths The Said Ship & Master 26/02/1750 28/10/1750

1751

No newspaper cuttings have been found for this period but we can imagine the ship sailing up and down the coast with a variety of cargo. 1751 follows a slightly different pattern; setting sail on the 2nd of February but only for one month. Then resuming on the 10th April. Perhaps it was necessary to return to port in order to undertake repairs of some kind? However, total time at sea is similar to the previous year, as as they do not return until almost the end of November, before laying up for the two worst weather months.

Crew (Last three entries on Muster Roll 713)

Crew (Entries on Muster Roll 3879)

George Bradley only serves until the 2nd September, when he is replaced by George Weake but there is no indication here, as to where George is from. However, a George Weak was a member of the crew aboard the 'Dorothy & Catherine' in 1777 (Muster Roll No. 2148), and on that Muster he is stated to be from Staithes too. 

1752

In early 1752, Richard purchases a second vessel; the Richard & Mary, as a result of which, George Dodds is made Master of the Good Intent. This is confirmed by this newspaper report in the Manchester Mercury, recording a voyage from Hull to Bridlington. No Muster has been found for this March voyage and it was obviously a relatively short one as the Muster does exist for a voyage starting on the 13th May. A copy of this original Muster is shown below together with a transcription.

                Coasters Sailed from Hull -The Manchester Mercury 7th March 1752

Muster Roll No. 4284

Crew (Entries on Muster Roll 4284)

This voyage lasts until 18th June 1753 but George Dodds and William Barton, the Mate, only stay until 29th September, when they are replaced by Joseph Wabby, from Alemouth and John Mead from Whitby. Wabby then leaves on 17th April and is replaced as Master by John Peacock, also of Whitby. It is reasonable to assume that all these ports (and more) have been called at, during this time. 

Also acting as Servant for the whole of this time, is Richard's brother Edward. Although Edward is older than Richard, in this position it indicates that he is much less experienced.

Then comes a confusion as the following Muster overlaps the above one to some degree. John Mead is shown as Master from 5th March, not mate and Thomas Robinson and Thomas Stanger, appear to have replaced John Peacock & Edward Andrew but all three all serving only to 17th May and not the 18th June. Both musters relate to the same boat, as Richard Andrew is stated as the owner on both Musters.

Crew (Entries on Muster Roll 2391)

In one of the original Musters, Joseph Kirby is shown as joint owner of the Good Intent. It could be that he provided finance to Richard in the initial purchase, or it could be that Richard has sold half the shares in the boat to him, in order to finance the purchase of the Richard & Mary. Both lines are conjecture and it is likely that we will never know for sure.

1753 

As the aforementioned voyage ends, so a new one immediately begins, with Joseph Nuby (or Kirby) in charge as Master and with John Mead as Mate and John Peacock as Seaman. This is a four month voyage from the 18th June to the 12th October but there are no newspaper reports to indicate where to. One assumes that the vessel continues to ply up and down the East Coast of England. Meanwhile, Richard is Master of the Richard & Mary. (see separate history.)

1755/56

Once again in the middle of February, the Good Intent is sailing again and under Richard's stewardship, as the Richard & Mary was 'Lost' in 1754 and he is now back to one boat. This is a long trip and does not end until the 15th of May 1756. During that time, John Clark and John Harland serve as Mates, the latter being from Staithes but having the misfortune to drown in March 1756.

This is also the last entry found for Edward Andrew, Richard's brother but nothing has come to light to indicate what his fate was.

Muster Roll 4654

Crew (Entries on Muster Roll 4654)

Newspaper reports for the period are shown below and are summarised here:

1755 - December 7th - Arrived at Hull from Whitby

1756 - February 8th   - Arrived at Hull from Whitby

1756 - April 11th        - Arrived at Hull from London

1756 - May 9th          - Departed Hull for Whitby

1756 - May 18th        - ditto (Maybe a duplicate report of the above.)

Leeds Intelligencer 7th Dec 1755

Leeds Intelligencer 10th February 1756

Leeds Intelligencer 13th April 1756

Leeds Intelligencer 9th May 1756

Leeds Intelligencer 18th May 1756

Nothing further is heard of the Good Intent in Richards ownership. There is the following report of a disaster befalling a ship of the same name, under the Captainship  of James Patterson, of Leamington but there is no evidence previously of a James Patterson sailing in Richard's ship. So, it is re-produced here for interest and as an example of what a treacherous occupation, sailing was at this time.

It seems far more likely that Richard sold the ship to finance his next one; the John & Mary.

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