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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-05 ADM/A/1812/65
The Admiralty wishes to know the salaries proposed for Officers who are to proceed to Kinsale. The work of repairing the DEFIANCE is to be put in hand as soon as possible. The new Hulk building at Chatham is to be named the CHATHAM HULK.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-06 ADM/A/1812/74
A tender has been made by a Mr Arthur Holford for a small Frigate building by Mr Barrett at Shoreham. The Board is instructed to survey the vessel and report on whether she is suitable for use as a Man-of-War. A copy of the tender is enclosed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-10 ADM/A/1812/128
The DISCOVERY Brigantine at Deptford is to be laid up and paid off.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-10 ADM/A/1812/126
Warrant appointing Edward [Stafford], Purser of the PRINCE GEORGE, to be Purser of the COLCHESTER. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/148
The LOYALTY at the Nore is under sailing orders but Captain Bokenham the Commander in Chief there has reported that the ship has no anchors, cables or sails fit for use.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/152
Warrant appointing Thomas Chudley to be Master Shipwright at the port of Kinsale. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/201
There is doubt whether the repairs to the KENT can be carried out promptly. But if they can be completed by the 20th November the work is to be put in hand at once. Should this target date date be seen as impractical, no work is to be commenced pending the issue of further Orders.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/166
The large and small vessels hired as Machine Vessels and for loading Wood and [tar] are to be discharged the service. The names of twelve vessels are given in the margin. They include Doggers, Pinks, Smacks and Hookers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/196
Warrant appointing John Hutchins to be Boatswain of the CHARLOTTE Yacht in place of the former deceased. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/190
The Commissioners for Victualling have informed the Navy Board that Mr Steventon has just returned from the Fleet but has not yet given them an account of this year's Expedition.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-13 ADM/A/1811/126
Warrant for the appointment of Allen Knight to be Boatswain of the SEA-HORSE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-12 ADM/A/1811/124
Warrant for the appointment of David Hartley to be Boatswain of the ANGLESEY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/136
Warrant for the appointment of Paul Edwards to be Master Carpenter of the Pink HIND.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/132
Warrant for the appointment of Anthony Roper to be Master Carpenter of the SOLEBAY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/146
Warrant for the appointment of John Beason to be Master Gunner of the DRAKE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/144
Warrant for the appointment of Ralph Milburn to be Master Gunner of the SOLEBAY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/142
Warrant for the appointment of Edward Legg to be Master Gunner of the SWAN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/140
Warrant for the appointment of John Symonds to be Master Carpenter of the SWAN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/156
We have ordered the SHEERNESS and JERSEY to protect the Herring Fishery at Yarmouth, and direct you to cause the Provisions aboard these ships to be completed to two months each at Yarmouth with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/152
Warrant for the appointment of William Barnes to be Master Cook of the SEA HORSE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-11 ADM/A/1811/87
The loss of the CAMBRIDGE, which was lately cast away in the Mediterranean, having been enquired into at a Court Martial, we direct you to cause her Officers and Company to be paid off, except her Master.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-10 ADM/A/1811/85
Warrant for the appointment of David Griffith to be Boatswain of the GARLAND.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-10 ADM/A/1811/83
Warrant for the appointment of William Wall to be Master Carpenter of the VANGUARD.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-10 ADM/A/1811/79
Upon consideration of your letter of the 8th inst; we direct you to cause the SYAM and BRISTOL to be fitted and accommodated for Hospital Ships and Storeships, if this can be done for both services.…