This homepage is a dynamic and interactive platform for a small era in maritime history, centred around Peter Iredale, his son Joseph Henry Iredale, William Porter and his son John Porter.

The author wishes to share all the information he has with those interested. By sharing and publicising, new input will occur and this, in turn, will be put up for general perusal.

So, if you have a relative (or a late relative), who served at some time with any of the companies or ships mentioned, I would be most pleased to hear from you. 

Also, if you have any documents or pictures related to the contents of this web page, which you would like me to include, please send them to me.

In particular, if you would like to write an article about any of the people, themes or ships relevant to the scope of these pages, I would be delighted to consider it for inclusion in the next page update. Full credit will be given.

All material received will be treated with the utmost care, copied or scanned and returned to you (unless you wish that I should keep them).

Should you have any comments, please let me know.