1836
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- The largest ship ever built in Lerwick, the barque "North Briton" was launched at Hay's Dock.
January
- The Post Office contract passed to the Peterhead and Lerwick Mail Packet Co. and their new schooner Marianne, the first boat with proper cabins for passengers.
June
- First Shetland newspaper, the Shetland Journal, printed in London, was launched by Arthur Anderson, who financed, edited and wrote most of it.
October
- 4th
The Mary Hay, a schooner, of and for Lerwick, from Olna Firth, wrecked in Housa Voe, Papa Stour. All of the crew were saved.
