Roll of 'Instructions for Vice Admirals', c.1597-1603.

Roll of 'Instructions for Vice admirals', c.1597-1603, concerning their duties with regard to prizes, their authority by Commission, statute law and common law, and their duties relating to examination of men of war and trading vessels, possibly compiled by an official of the High Court of Admiralty. A long roll, five sections sewn together; almost 12 feet long, approx. 7 inches wide. 6 typed pages of notes concerning its purpose and history.

Record Details

Item reference: CAD/A/15/1; MSS/85/127
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 rolled document; 12 feet in length
Date made: 1597-1603; 1597-01-01 - 1603-12-31
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London