1884 - Standing at the Pierhead with Penarth Head distant, we view the entrance channel to the Bute Docks. The straightened and widened channel is a fine memorial to those fearless, stout-hearted, pilots and to the victory of common sense over indifference. Well done lads!

1869 - A Port of Cardiff Pilot's Report for the vessel 'Merthyr' of 511 gross register tons entering Penarth Dock from the Roads.

The former Cardiff Pilotage Offices situated in Stuart Street, Bute Docks, Cardiff.

The Cardiff Pilot fleet c.1900 or, perhaps earlier.