John Pennington

John Pennington was a boatbuilder based at Durham. In 18th April 1894, the Newcastle Daily Chronicle reported on a new boat for Ryton Rowing Club: "A new coaching tub of the following dimensions was launched at Ryton:—Length 22 feet; beam, 3 feet 4 Inches; height at bow 18 inches; at stern 17 Inches ; depth amidships 15 inches. The boat has been built to the order of the club by Mr. John Pennington, of Durham, and gives every satisfaction".