Page 7 - Porthleven's Historical Timeline

1800 to 1899

1800 The old habit of smuggling in Mount’s Bay dates back over 200 years. In the
early 1800’s it was estimated that 7,000 ankers of smuggled brandy
successfully landed annually. An anker = 10 gallons.
The Methodists made great inroads in Porthleven in the early 19th century,
and the first Chapel was built around 1800.
The Ship Inn is thought to have been built during this decade. Originally the
Ship Tavern, it is the oldest pub still standing in Porthleven.

Early 1800s Schools were instituted in Porthleven during the early 1800s
Around this time there was a water driven mill where Kota stands today.
It is believed the village consisted of 63 dwellings with a population of 220.

1807 December 29th HMS Anson was wrecked on Loe bar with the loss of over
100 lives. This was to result in the structure of the Price of Wales Harbour,
Porthleven.

1811 The survey shows Porthleven as having 63 dwellings mainly inhabited by
fishermen and miners with a population of 220.
This year and Act of Parliament was passed for the construction of
Porthleven Harbour. The sum of £30,000 was deemed sufficient for the
formation of the Harbour.

1813 Act of Parliament amendment Harbour and Dock

1814 The Warehouse on Breageside was built using granite.
The Lime Kiln was built during this year and was used to burn rock lime.
This was built by Archibald Blair, a director of the harbour and Dock
Company. He died shortly after completion and the kiln was purchased by
the Harbour and Dock Company

1815 March - Archibald Blake the resident director of the Porthleven Harbour
died aged 93.

1816 Act of Parliament amendment Harbour and Dock
At the end of 1816 it was reported that 24 vessels had unloaded small
quantities of cargo during the year.
The Salt cellar was built during this year for the storage of cargoes landed
including salt from Norway. Giant blocks of ice were stored in the Ice House
on the other side of the harbour.

1817 59 casks of port were rescued from the wreck of the London Brig ‘The
Resolution’. Customs officers impounded the cask in the warehouse.

1818 Torleven Farmhouse was built. .