William Campbell started Campbell’s Ships Supplies in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1877 and the Company is now operated by the fourth generation of the Campbell family. The landscape of St. John's was quite different in 1877. Campbell's operated from it's market located on Water Street and a 128-acre farm on the outskirts of the city. It was there that animals were raised and butchers then delivered to butcher shops, grocery stores, and vessels moored in St. John's Harbour.

The times have certainly changed since then, as the old farm would now lie in the middle of the city. The company's refrigeration consisting of 300 pound blocks of ice cut from Kent's Pond in winter, now has evolved into a modern facility with over two million pound capacity freezers and coolers, conveniently located close to the harbour in downtown St. John's.

Campbell's is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's longest established businesses. From the four-masted schooners that once fished the Grand Banks, to today's state of the art vessels.

Since 1877 we have built our reputation on providing quality products and personalized service that meets and exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Campbell’s Ships Supplies

Campbell's Ships Supplies is Atlantic Canada's largest, full-service ships' supplier. A one-stop-shop for all your needs whether it is technical supplies, safety equipment or food service. All of which can be sourced through our knowledgeable, experienced ship chandlers.

We are open for business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide the products and services required by our valued customers in the marine, industrial, offshore oil and gas and related industries. Campbell's Ship Supplies is a complete supply solution for all your supply needs.

The Bosun’s Locker

The Bosun's Locker, a Division of Campbell's Ships Supplies, is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest suppliers of industrial, marine, offshore, and recreational work wear. The Bosun's Locker also supplies a variety of safety products, personal protective equipment, nautical charts, marine publications and other supplies. We also provide in-house embroidery services to meet our customer's specific needs and wants. This allows us to reduce product delivery time on specialized items.

Campbell’s Food Service

Campbell's Food Service, a Division of Campbell's Ships Supplies, is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest suppliers of fresh and frozen food products to major supermarkets and hotels chains, restaurants, and health care institutions.

Storage Capacity

Our on-site freezer and walk-in coolers can hold in excess of 2 million pounds of fresh and frozen food products. Our on-site warehouse has over 45,000 square feet of storage area. We have additional offsite handling facilities and equipment located on a nearby twenty -acre site. Both locations can be used for lay-down area, spare parts storage, freight-forwarding and transshipment deliveries.