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Admiral John Markham correspondence; letters from Robert Calder (Manuscript) 1793-1795 MRK/100/6
Robert Calder, Chatham, to Sir Henry Martin, Comptroller, with his thoughts on improvements to HM Ships, after Lord Howe saw the French ships outcarry all our ships, on the shape of the hull, the placement of the guns, the length of masts, stowage of ballast, the state of the rigging. (Manuscript) 1793 MRK/100/6/1
Admiral John Markham correspondence; letters from Robert Calder on French warships. (Manuscript) 1793-1795 MRK/100/6/1-3
Robert Calder to Sir Henry Martin, Comptroller, with recommendations on the top masts, on his alterations to the top gallant shrouds of the Theseus, on erecting a wheel in his cabin suspended from the beams of the poop deck to steer the ship, fitted with an iron tiller, for which the officers of the Theseus have signed their support. (Manuscript) 1793 MRK/100/6/3
Robert Calder, London, to Sir Henry Martin, Comptroller, with further thoughts on HM Ships yards, on reefing points, gaff rigging, and sails to improve speed and pointing to the wind, on sheaves and blocks, is willing to make a trial of his ideas. (Manuscript) 1793 MRK/100/6/2