Naval Bank, Plymouth

The Naval Bank was established as a private banking partnership in Plymouth, Devonshire, in 1774. It had branches in Devon at Dartmouth, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Ivybridge, Modbury, Paignton, Saltash, Stonehouse, Mutley, Devonport, Kingsbridge, Yealmpton and South Brent.[1] In 1914 the bank became insolvent, having notoriously attempted to defraud its customers, and was acquired by Lloyds Bank.[2]

History

1845/6

In 1845/6 the partnership was called "Harris, Mudge & Co.", the partners being:

  • Harry Bulteel Harris of Radford, Plymstock;
  • Richard Zachariah Mudge, of Beechwood, Devon;
  • Thomas Hillersden Bulteel, of Plymouth;
  • Christopher Harris of Thorncott, Plymstock;
  • Josias Hayne Dawe of Plymouth.
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References
  1. "Harris, Bulteel & Company records". Archives Hub. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  2. Lloyds Banking Group Archives (London), Ref:GB 386 A/52
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