| Name: | BESTS |
| Launched: | |
| Completed: | 1857 |
| Builder: | South Shields |
| Yard Number: | |
| Dimensions: | 62grt, 9nrt, 77.0 x 16.0 x 8.0ft |
| Engines: | L1cyl, 28nhp |
| Engines By: | |
| Propulsion: | Paddle |
| Construction: | Wood |
| Reg Number: | 15992 |
| History: | |
| 05/1857 | William & David Bests, Shields |
| 1861 | Alfred Bullock et al, Shields |
| 1878 | John C Minto, North Shields |
| 25/08/1888 | Sank |
| Comments: | 25/08/1888: Foundered after boiler exploded off Whitburn |
The Newcastle Weekly Courant, Friday, August 31, 1888