 In 1872 the name was changed to the "Kingston Harbour Boat Club", as the use of the word "Royal" in a title requires a royal warrant and that was registered with Lloyd's in 1872.Ownership passed to a Captain Peacocke and others who formed a proprietary club called the "Kingstown Harbour Yacht Club", again registered at Lloyds.In 1887 the clubhouse was bought by a Mr Charles Barrington.