In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Your letter of the 2nd inst; informed us that the Merchant ship called the PRINCESS ANN is fitting to be employed as a Man of War in their Majesties' service. We direct you to hire the said Ship and cause her to be fitted out to Sea by the Owners as a fourth Rate for Channel service, reporting to us what number of Men and numbers and nature of Ordnance is fitting to be established for her.

Record details

Item reference: ADM/A/1785/49
Catalogue section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1692-07-07
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London