Source: Keith Matthews Name Files Maritime History Archives Memorial University of Newfoundland
Entry for John Kennedy (general K-023)
1815-16 bt 162/4 jn jane 81/4 nfld coast reg 15
Interpretation: John Kennedy had Newfoundland coastal vessel Jane 81 tons (4 men) registered 1815 with Board of Trade V. 162/4
Entry for John Kennedy (general K-023)
1816 9 nov lloydlist jane trinity bay-st jns foundered leaky
Interpretation: Report in Lloyd List Nov 9, 1816 vessel Jane en route from Trinity Bay to St. John's foundered (to submerge;sink;give way) and leaky.
Entry for John Kennedy (general K-023)
1817 bt 162/5 jn jane 81/4 reg nfld 1815 coast/fishing
Interpretation: John Kennedy registers in 1815 vessel Jane 81 tons (4 men)with Board of Trade for Newfoundland coastal fishing 1817