Explore our Collection

Catalogue Section
Level
Creator
Show only: 
Applied Filters Austen, Robert

showing 3,588 archive results

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-24 ADM/A/1795/216
Warrant appointing John Shirton to be Master Carpenter of the MORTAR Bomb Vessel. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-26 ADM/A/1795/232
Acknowledging that the LA LEGERE Prize taken by the York and brought into Plymouth is beyond economic repair and directing that the vessel be given to the Commissioners for Prizes for disposal. It is noted that several new Fifth Rates are currently being built.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-25 ADM/A/1795/226
Confirming that the ROE has been ordered to Sheerness. On arrival she is to be refitted for service in the Channel and supplied with three months' Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-26 ADM/A/1795/228
Enclosing an Account of the amount of beer aboard ships of the Main Fleet.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-23 ADM/A/1795/194
Admirals of the Fleet have warned of a pending shortage of Beer. An Order is given for stocks of beer to be deposited in Dartmouth as a contingency for ships coming into Torr Bay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-22 ADM/A/1795/190
Admirals of the Fleet are complaining that bedding ordered for soldiers has not arrived. The Admiralty wants to know if it has already been dispayched and if not order it to be sent towards Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-23 ADM/A/1795/192
Petition of Richard Blackman who, having served in the RAINBOW and WINDSOR CASTLE for over thirty years, now applies for superannuation due to age and infirmness. On the reverse is an instruction to the Navy Board to report on its merits.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-23 ADM/A/1795/200
Confirming an appointment made by Sir Edward Russell dated 29th July 1692 appointing Christopher Winskel to be Purser of the DEPTFORD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-24 ADM/A/1795/202
Allotting names to new Bomb Vessels building in various places and asking for suggestions as to what Rate they should be established as together with recommendations as to the size of Crew and number and nature of guns.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-17 ADM/A/1795/171
The ST ALBANS has been ordered to proceed to Spithead and is to be supplied with Stores and Provisions from Portsmouth ready for her voyage to Virginia.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-12-19 ADM/A/1779/178
The CONCEPTION to complete her Victuals in the Downs, and supply her from time to time so that she may sail with that proportion.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-19 ADM/A/1795/179
The DEPTFORD has been ordered into Portsmouth. An Order is issued for her to be refitted and victualled with all possible speed. All other vessels ordered to be cleaned and refitted are to be dealt with similarly.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-20 ADM/A/1795/181
Referring to Bills to be used as evidence in a forthcoming Trial for embezzlement.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-22 ADM/A/1795/188
Announcing that provided a survey of the SMYRNA MERCHANT Hired ship is satisfactory she is to be put into service as a Fifth Rate, and if it is not, another ship is to be hired.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-12-23 ADM/A/1779/208
What will be the most effective means of clearing Plymouth Harbour of the Wrecks lately cast away there.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-16 ADM/A/1795/151
Agreeing to the request for extra spare sails for ships operating in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-12-23 ADM/A/1779/206
Edward Field to be paid as Master Carpenter of the Hired ship GEORGE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-17 ADM/A/1795/165
Requiring the wages of James Woodgate, formerly Provost Marshall, to be paid to cover the period April 1691 to the First of May 1693.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-10-14 ADM/A/1824/207
Captain Beverley, commander of the Warspite, reports that he finds the HERMITAGE pink wanting. Give an account of what stores this ship was laden with and wether they were designated for the Straights.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-10-14 ADM/A/1824/199
The Essex Prize and the ALDBURGH Ketch to be cleaned, refitted, and victualled at Sheerness for the channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-15 ADM/A/1795/143
Warrant appointing James Yonge to be Surgeon at Plymouth Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-12-15 ADM/A/1779/136
To deliver out of the Stores at Portsmouth to Vice Admiral Callenburgh the stores lately ordered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-13 ADM/A/1772/176
Warrant for the appointment of John Maydman to be Purser of the BERWICK.