William Stoba
Background:
Boat builder/designer based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Parents: William Stoba and Agnes Richardson. Born: 8 February 1854 Poulton Le Fylde. Married to: Mary (maiden name unknown). Died: 5 February 1931. Address: 31 Livingstone Terrace, Blakiston street East, Fleetwood. Offspring: Margaret Stoba, Jean Stoba and Mary Agnes Stoba (who married William Jones 27 September 1915).
William Stoba is known for building these vessels: Zarah, Zulu 1901, May Marie, Reliance 1903, Alpha 1904, Capella, Togo, Tessa, Mauna Loa 1907, Surprise 1908, Minoru 1909, Louie Rigby 1910, Kindly Light 1911.
He worked for J.Gibson, Liver & Wilding and the Armour Brothers boatyards.
Wanted:
Any information on this man, his family, his work or the boats he built will be gratefully received.
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