The sale of the West Lynn house, the
PRUSSIAN BARQUE was held here 14th June 1844.
Address as 5a Southgates Street 1854
Licensee David
Cowen was summoned at the February 1912 Brewster Sessions for persistent
cruelty to his wife. She was granted a separation. In his evidence Cowen
stated he had been landlord of the Prince of Wales for 'nearly ten years'.
Previously a seaman, he became landlord of the Steamboat - was there for six
years - without complaint.
Closed & boarded up from December 1991.
October 1996
Reopened 1997 as
O'TOOLS - Irish theme pub.
