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An image of Reddy Bros., one of Marystown's oldest businesses.
1982
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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In 1896, Mr. Hugh Reddy moved from Burin to Mortier Bay to set up a business, Reddy Bros. Ltd. He built his own large schooners, boats and dories and completely fitted the schooners for the bank fishery as well as supplying many private fishermen. This was the start of a new era in shipbuilding in Mortier Bay.

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The Schooner Commander at the premises of Reddy Bros. Ltd. in 1904.
1904
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The Schooner Commander at the premises of Reddy Bros. Ltd. in 1904. The Schooner Commander carried dried and salted codfish to Halifax from the Reddy Bros. premises.

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The E. J. Reddy schooner photographed in June 1915.
June, 1915
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Some of the earliest of records of shipbuilding in Marystown date back to 1908, when the schooner E.J. Reddy was built not far from today's Canning Bridge. This 50-ton schooner was built for Mr. Hugh Reddy and was constructed by Mr. Tom Palfrey of Placentia with a work force from the Marystown area. Other vessels that were built for the Reddy's fishing business included the salt bankers Mary Reddy and Western Queen.

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James Baird Limited operated a retail and salt fish premises in Baird's Cove.
1938
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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James Baird Limited operated a retail and export salt fish premises in Baird's Cove.

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Front View of James Baird Ltd.
1938
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The Baird's first operated a retail business in Baker's Cove. They opened a larger premise in Baird's Cove. The business closed out in the 1950s. The buildings were demolished in 1957.

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Baird's Ship
1938
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Baird's Ship

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J.W. Wiscombe's store in the early 1940s.
1942
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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J. W. Wiscombe Ltd. owned a fleet of vessels that were built in Marystown, and used to transport salt fish and other goods overseas. Two of their vessels were the Gladys Wiscombe and Ruby Wiscombe.