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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-23 ADM/A/1836/210
Edward Deacon has petitioned this Board, setting forth that he has been a Surgeon of several of His Majesty's ships, the HOPEWELL fireship, DEPTFORD and PRUDENCE and desires to be Surgeon of the new 2nd Rate at Deptford, for the good service done by his wife in discovering divers cheats and for…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-01 ADM/A/1801/7
John Humphrys, Denis Fowler, Thomas Dunigan and Benjamin Reech have been recorded as having deserted the WOOLWICH but have received their wages. An explanation as to how their names cames to be removed from the ship's books as deserters is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-01 ADM/A/1801/1
Requiring to know which twenty-five ships detailed for winter service may be kept out next summer for service in the Straits; and where they may be refitted and victualled.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-23 ADM/A/1836/218
George Potts, formerly Carpenter of the BONADVENTURE hired ship, is appointed Master Carpenter of the BONADVENTURE. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper His warrant is to be dated 23 November 1696.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-23 ADM/A/1836/226
You are directed to have the CUMBERLAND and KENT at Portsmouth, fitted out for sea for service in the Channel with her highest complement of men and victualled for 4 months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-01 ADM/A/1801/14
Warrant appointing Stephen Lowder, Master Cook of the CHARLOTTE Yacht, to be Master Cook of the new Third Rate ship building at Deptford. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-07 ADM/A/1801/77
Warrant appointing Henry Cullin to be Master Carpenter of the BON ADVENTURE Hired ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-07 ADM/A/1801/75
Pursers are to be instructed to take particular care when receiving supplies of food and drink for the Mediterranean squadron not to accept money or credits but to ensure that supplies are received in full. They are also instructed to take on board a whole year's supply of (unspecified) stores.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-06 ADM/A/1801/69
Approving an estimate for the construction of a new Advice Boat and stating her dimensions and tonnage. The estimate included the cost of all fittings and equipment, sails and sea stores. The Board is to advise where best the vessel is to be built.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-07 ADM/A/1801/71
The Commissioners of Victualling are to report on the current state of supplies on board ships of the Mediterranean Squadron and how quickly their stores can be made up to four months full allowance.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-08 ADM/A/1801/81
The PEARL is to be surveyed on arrival at Deptford, her defects reported and an estimate given of how long it will take to ready her for further service at sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-02 ADM/A/1801/28
If possible ten knees and timber to repair ship's bitts are to be supplied to Admiral Callenburg at Portsmouth at the cost of the States General.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-02 ADM/A/1801/30
The PORTSMOUTH Sloop is to supplied with two months provisions at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-03 ADM/A/1801/45
Warrant appointing James Wells to be Boatswain of the Lucas Galley. Countersigned by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-04 ADM/A/1801/47
Confirming a warrant made by Admiral Russell on 25th May appointing Thomas Robinson to be Boatswain of the BURFORD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-05 ADM/A/1801/55
The MARY at Plymouth is to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to the Mediterranean and supplied with six months dry and two months wet provisions urgently.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-06 ADM/A/1801/57
An anonymous letter has been forwarded to the Admiralty by The Earl of Nottingham principal Secretary of State in which allegations of embezzlement in the Dockyards at Chatham and Sheerness Yards are made. The Navy Board is to make in depth enquiries and report back to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-04 ADM/A/1801/53
The KINGFISHER has been ordered to Sheerness for refitting for service in the West Indies. Her complement is to be reduced and she is to be supplied with eight months victuals.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-10 ADM/A/1801/107
The CENTURION is to be refitted and provisioned and made ready for sea with all possible speed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-10 ADM/A/1801/103
The HIND Ketch has been ordered to Deptford for converting to a Pink. She is to be cleaned and provisioned for two months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-10 ADM/A/1801/113
Warrant appointing John Meacham, Boatswain of the LONDON, to be Boatswain of the SOVEREIGN in place of the former removed into the LONDON. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-10 ADM/A/1801/109
The PEARL Prize has been ordered to Deptford where she is to be cleaned and fitted upon arrival; and supplied with three months victuals for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-10 ADM/A/1801/111
The SOUTHAMPTON has taken a French Prize named the [JOLLY] into Plymouth. The Board is to give its opinion as to what purpose the vessel might be suited, together with the number of men required to crew her and the number and type of guns to be carried.