"Do you know where 'Dunn' was built?

Sorry Steve, I don't. My cousin has been delving into the family history for years and she drew a bit of a blank with this John Thompson, knowing only that he'd been a whaler and, it was believed, had been lost at sea. She then came across this while researching the archives of The Hull Packet and Advertiser

"March 7th 1834

Inquest Report

John Thompson Master of the Sloop 'Dunn' a trader between Hull and Sheffield

John Thompson Master of the Sloop Dunn was found drowned in the Old Harbour.

The vessel was tied up at Chapel Lane staithe. George North publican of the Black Boy said the deceased had been in his pub worse for drink the previous night. He had been warned against returning to his boat, the night being so windy. His body was found in the Old Harbour having received a severe blow to the head. The body was removed to the Black Boy Public House. Verdict Accidental Death."

Tom, great song - I used to go through the Standedge rail tunnel every day and have been meaning to go the canal Visitors Centre. I've ordered a copy of 'A Life on the Humber'.