Here's an early customs official in Amble. From elsewhere it seems that Amble came under the port of Shields and a principal coasting officer was appointed.
Newcastle Guardian, 8 July 1854:
"Mr Richardson, principal coast officer of the Customs at Amble, who has been promoted to be comptroller at Scilly, was, on the evening of Thursday last, entertained at supper at Mr Robson's, Queen's Head Inn, Amble, and presented with a valuable silver snuff box and gold pencil case, as a testimonial of respect for his upright and honourable conduct during a residence of nearly eight years."
Joseph Davison, tide waiter at Shields became acting principal coast officer in his place. He was quickly replaced by Mr Arkless as principal cost officer, formerly at Grimsby.
Last edited by janwhin; 31-03-2015 at 07:55 PM.
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