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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-18 ADM/A/1808/186
The Admiral of the Blue Squadron has advised us that the GREENWICH at Portsmouth is very crazy [bad condition] and you are directed to have a survey taken of her defects and to report to this Board whether she is unfitting to keep the sea and the time it will take to refit her.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-19 ADM/A/1808/198
William Holloway, late Boatswain of the EXPEDITION, by reason of age and infirmity is incapable of officiating in his employment.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-08 ADM/A/1808/194
We think fitting to confirm a warrant dated 3 May 1692, granted by Richard Carter, Rear Admiral of the Blue, for William Hone to be Boatswain of the VIRGIN PRIZE, in place of John Donham removed to the DEPTFORD.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/210
You are directed to have the SMIRNA FACTOR, hired ship, at Blackwall, cleaned and refitted by her iowners 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/1808/208
You are directed to have the HAMPTON COURT at Chatham fitted for service in the Channel and manned with her highest complement of men, and victualled for 4 months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/228
The DOVER having sprung her foremast and being ordered to the Buoy of the Nore, you are directed to supply her with another mast upon her arrival there and to put her in condition for sea with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-20 ADM/A/1808/226
Captain Price, Commander of their Majesties' hired ship LOYALTY, has advised us that the Boatswain has shifted himself into a merchantman. You are directed to write to the owners of the LOYALTY to recommend another person for Boatswain and to give an account of what has become of the former.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-22 ADM/A/1808/236
In pursuance of Her Majesty's pleasure signified to this Board by the Rt Hon Sir John Trenchard, Principal Secretary of State, you are directed to have the Dutch man-of-war at Portsmouth called the DRAKENSTEM to be supplied with stores mentioned in the enclosed list by Lord Berkeley and Lieuten…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-11 ADM/A/1816/104
Warrant appointing William Marlin, Master Carpenter of the WEYMOUTH, to be Master Carpenter of the MOUNTANE in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-11 ADM/A/1816/102
Warrant appointing Henry Phillips to be Carpenter of the WEYMOUTH in place of the former who has been moved to the MOUNTAGNE. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-11 ADM/A/1816/100
Warrant appointing John Williams, Boatswain of the VICTORY, to be Boatswain of the Yard at Chatham in place of the former who has become Master Attendant at Sheerness. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-12 ADM/A/1816/110
Warrant appointing Henry Chappell, Boatswain of the ROYAL KATHERINE, to be Boatswain of the VICTORY in place of the former who has been appointed Boatswain of HM Yard at Chatham. Countersigned by William Bridgeman; Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-25 ADM/A/1817/270
Appoint Phillip Prower, late Boatswain the pink TALBOT, to be Boatswain the HENRY PRIZE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-12 ADM/A/1816/120
John Beven has been appointed Gunner of the DOLPHIN; but her Commander has informed the Board that he has served for a considerable time as Gunner before being officially recognised in that capacity. Instructions are given for his pay as Gunner to be back-dated as certified by the Captain.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-22 ADM/A/1807/260
The BERKLEY CASTLE to be furnished with two ketches and two Smacks for getting men for the fleet. Captain Barber, the PRINCE GEORGE, requests the owners of the ship recommends a new Carpenter.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-22 ADM/A/1807/258
To cause the wages due to Captain Meece as 1st Captain, the BRITANIA, to be paid.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-23 ADM/A/1807/266
The SAPHIRE and the VIRGIN Prize to be surveyed at Plymouth on arrival. Her Company to be turned over to the RUBY, and when she is manned the remainder into he ANGLESEA.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-25 ADM/A/1807/288
Captain Phineas Pett, Commander of the yacht SOESDYKE, requests she be refitted and painted at Dublin.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-13 ADM/A/1816/134
The ANGLESEY at Plymouth is to be cleaned and victualled for ten weeks service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-13 ADM/A/1816/130
Instructions are given for John [Fighter] to be discharged from the ENDEAVOUR Bomb vessel so that he may serve in the Fleet.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-13 ADM/A/1816/128
Strict instructions are given for the names, ages and descriptions of persons working for the Navy Board to be entered into their press exemptions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-15 ADM/A/1816/148
The LONDON MERCHANT Hospital ship at Portsmouth is to be docked at for refitting as soon as the dock at Portsmouth becomes available; and ordering that if the provisions for soldiers going to the Straits cannot be taken aboard the MONCK, PEMBROKE, GREENWICH or the Hired ship bound for the Straits, i…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-21 ADM/A/1807/248
To allowing the account of the Vice Admiral of Hamoshire for impest Seamen in the year 1692.