Waterford’s Maritime World
The ledger of Walter Butler, 1750–7
In October 1750 Walter Butler, a Waterford sea captain,
purchased a ship in the port of Bordeaux and had it refitted
there before loading it with wine, brandy and other French
produce for his home port. Renamed the...In October 1750 Walter Butler, a Waterford sea captain,
purchased a ship in the port of Bordeaux and had it refitted
there...
Author/Editor: John Mannion