Army & Navy Depot

TheArmy and Navy Depot was established in 1865 by W. L. Walsh and was located at 119 Duckworth Street. In the late 1880s, John J. Kearney took over the business, which operated until the early 1900s.

Photo 1 Liquor flask embossed “W. L. WALSH / ARMY AND NAVY / DEPOT.” Aqua in colour, 18.5 cm in height. 1870s-1880s.

Photo 2 Partial liquor flask acid-etched “W. L. WALSH / ARMY AND NAVY DEPOT.” Aqua in colour, approximately 18.5 cm in height. 1870s-1880s.

Photo 3 Liquor bottle embossed “W. L. WALSH / ARMY AND NAVY / DEPOT.” Aqua in colour, 30 cm in height. 1870s-1880s.

Photo 4 Stoneware jug impressed with the makers trademark “POWELL BRISTOL” and the words “Wm. L. WALSH / Army & Navy Depot / 119 Duckworth Street / Saint Johns / Newfoundland.” Tan top, cream body. 1870s-1880s.