Cantwell, James

• Main Author: White, Linda, 1950-
• Other Authors: Hendrick, Prince of the Netherlands, 1820-1879
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries 1845
• Subjects: Cantwell; James; fl. 1845; Pilots and pilotage > Newfoundland and Labrador > St. John's; Ryn (Ship); Royal visitors > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ead/id/197

James Cantwell was a harbour pilot of St. John's, Newfoundland. This collection consists of a commendation (in Dutch) signed and sealed by the Captain in Command of the frigate Ryn and Hendrick, Prince of the Netherlands, praising the performance of James Cantwell who guided the Ryn into the harbour of St. John's and out to sea on August 26, 1845. Since then this document has been signed by British monarchs visiting Newfoundland. The document has been passed down the female family line; Marion Baker is a descendant of James Cantwell.