Captain Sidney Smith was an important figure in Scarborough's maritime history. He kept detailed lists of ships entering the harbour, built or registered here. He donated much of this information to the Maritime Centre. Read some more about him here as well as listen to his memories on the bombardment:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80014225
http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.org.uk/Support26.php
