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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/99
The Admiral of their Majesties' fleet has advised us that John Watford, Boatswain of the QUEEN and William Galloway, Boatswain of the EXPEDITION, being unable to perform their duties because of age, he has appointed others in their place and recommends John Watford and William Galloway for supe…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/97
We have considered your report dated 6 April, concerning the building of the new ships of 80 guns with three decks.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-15 ADM/A/1808/148
We refer this petition to you to examine the matter of fact contained and to report whether the petition comes within the establishment made by their Majesties for Pensions to be given to Officers Superannuated in Their Service at Sea.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-15 ADM/A/1808/146
In answer to the several queries from the Commissioners of the Victualling, the short money for the seamen of the Straits Squadron is to be proportioned according to the quantity of the dry provisions now with them, and the two months order to be sent them, and for the beers according to what is al…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-14 ADM/A/1808/142
Roger Tirrith, late Master Cook of the MORDANT, is appointed Master Cook of the SAPHIRE, in place of William Jarvier removed to the new third rate building at Deptford. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-15 ADM/A/1808/156
You are directed to have the SHEERNESS and the ROO ketch, upon arrival at Sheerness, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months will all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/110
Your letter stated the account of Sir Edward Phillips, Vice Admiral of the County of Somerset and City and County of Bristol, and also the account of Lord Irwin, Vice Admiral of York, for pressing men for their Majesties' service, the former amounting to £400.0.11 and the latter to £258.12.0.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-12 ADM/A/1808/120
You are directed to have 10 sets of French colours and as many colours for signals as are necessary for about half a score of ships, sent on board the KATHERINE yacht at Spithead to be transported to the ASSISTANCE at the Nore.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-12 ADM/A/1808/118
You are directed to have the VIRGIN PRIZE, BERKLEY CASTLE and the ARCHANGEL furnished with 8 months dry provisions each, or as much as they can conveniently stow, for a voyage to Newfoundland with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-13 ADM/A/1808/130
The hired ship the BASING galley has been ordered to convey some ordnance vessels from Rye and Pevensey to the River Thames and then to return to Rye.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-13 ADM/A/1808/128
We have thought fit to appoint Mr Phillip Stubbs, Rector of the Parish of Woolwich, to the office of Minister and Preacher of the Word of God, on board ships and vessels lying in ordinary and rigging at Woolwich, in place of the former removed from that place.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-13 ADM/A/1808/126
In pusuance of the Queen's pleasure signified to this Board by Sir John Trenchard, you are directed to have the short allowance money for the squadron of ships named in the margin of this letter (BRITANNIA and 49 other named ships) which are lately gone to the Straits under the command of Admir…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-14 ADM/A/1808/140
Thomas Mullins, late Lieutenant of the MORDANT, is appointed Master Gunner of the new 3rd rate building at Deptford. You are directed to enter him accordingly as soon as she shall be ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-14 ADM/A/1808/138
William Coombs, late Master Carpenter of the WARRINGTON, is to be appointed Master Carpenter for the new 4th rate building at Deptford.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-18 ADM/A/1808/190
In pusuance of their Majesties' pleasure signified to this Board by the Rt. Hon.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-18 ADM/A/1808/184
John Clarke is to be appointed Gunner of the KATHERINE storeship, in place of John Dunkin removed to the BERKELY CASTLE. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-18 ADM/A/1808/182
We have thought fit to confirm a warrant dated 29 May 1694, granted to the Rt. Hon. Admiral Russell, for Paul Stigant to be Master Carpenter of the ROYAL WILLIAM in place of the former deceased.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-19 ADM/A/1808/200
In pursuance of Her Majesty's pleasure, signified by the Rt. Hon.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-18 ADM/A/1808/196
John Bowden is appointed Gunner of the MONK in place of the former deceased. You are directed to have him entered accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/204
You are directed to have the CROWNE, upon arrival at Woolwich, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/202
There is now at Woolwich a Portuguese ship the CONCEPTION, Lawrence Ferreira, Master, which is lately disabled in two of her masts and asks to replace these by use of the hulk there. You are directed to give leave to her commander to use the hulk accordingly, at such time as is most convenient.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/218
We refer this petition to you to examine the facts therein and to report whether the petitioner comes within the Establishment for Pensions to be given to Officers Superannuated in their Majesties' Service at Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/214
We refer this petition to you to examine the facts therein and to report whether the petitioner comes within the Establishment for Pensions to be given to Officers Superannuated in their Majesties' Service at Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/212
We have received advice from the Marquis of Carmarthen that the BRIDGET galley has received some damage in the late expedition. We direct you to have her repaired at Portsmouth and put in condition for sea service.…