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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-16
ADM/A/1768/104
Admiral Killigrew is worried that there is insufficient beer at Plymouth to supply his squadron.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-15
ADM/A/1768/100
John Pope, having been captured by the French and put ashore in Sussex is to be paid five pounds for travelling home to Cornwall.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-17
ADM/A/1768/114
The Treasury is issuing tallies to cover the purchase of Fireships.The ARIANA Gally at Blackwall and a new ship of a hundred and eighty tons are to be bought from Nicholas Barrett and Mr Gershingham respectively.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-17
ADM/A/1768/112
Men joining the OSSORY from the ANN are to be paid their wages at Spithead.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-17
ADM/A/1768/110
Ships surgeons are protesting the lack of necessaries to treat sick men. Sufficient supplies are to be provided in order to prevent men being put ashore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-17
ADM/A/1768/108
The Privy Council requires that ships arrived in Portsmouth with provisions be sent to Yarmouth in the Isle of Wight.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-18
ADM/A/1768/116
Mr Gregory Commissioner at Chatham has reported that the iron ballast in the ROYALL PRINCE cannot be transferred to the WINDSOR CASTLE without prejudice. The Admiralty agrees with The Board's course of action in instructing Mr Gregory to retain the ballast in the ROYAL PRINCE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-20
ADM/A/1768/124
Summoning the Board to the Admiralty at 5pm on the following day.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-19
ADM/A/1768/122
In addition to the dry goods previously instructed to be sent to the Governor of the Isle of Wight, the Board shall now supply biscuit, beer and casks of water.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-22
ADM/A/1768/132
As it has not been possible to procure Advice Boats of adequate size at Milfor, Mr Evans is to be instructed to procure any vessel provided it handles well.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-22
ADM/A/1768/130
The meat supplied to the fleet at the Nore is too salty to make broth for the sick. Fresh supplies are to be sent from Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-23
ADM/A/1768/136
The HANNIBAL, together with other ships, is to sail next Wednesday to Gothenburg, Norway and the East Country in order to collect supplies. Notice iis to be given to their owners.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-19
ADM/A/1768/120
Vice Admiral Killigrew's ships in Portsmouth are to be supplied with provisions to enable them to return to sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-25
ADM/A/1768/148
The DARTMOUTH and other ships on the Scottish coast are to be victualled by credit for as long as they remain on that station.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-29
ADM/A/1768/160
The Dutch ship CAMPHEER is to be docked at Woolwich, repaired and fitted out for sea. A careful record is to be kept of the cost of both materials and men.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-28
ADM/A/1768/154
The FUBBS Yacht at Deptford is to be cleaned, fitted for service in the Channel and stored for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-31
ADM/A/1768/180
The Fireships SPEEDWELL and ROEBUCK now fitting at Portsmouth are to have the same crew numbers as previously allowed. They are to be victualled as the [SPRAGG]. The VIRGIN PRIZE fitting at Plymouth is to receive a full complemement and is to be provisioned for three months service in the Channel.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-31
ADM/A/1768/172
Tenders loitering in the Thames under the pretence of impressing men are about to depart for Deptford and Woolwich. The Navy Board is to board as many of the vessels as it can and instruct their officers to name their ships, their commanders and the ships on which they intend to attend.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-30
ADM/A/1768/170
The SALAMANDER, on arrival at Deptford, is to be cleaned and refitted and provisioned for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-08
ADM/A/1768/186
Navy yard officers are to be dispatched to meet the fleet at the Nore. They are to survey each vessel, assess damage and recommend what vessels must go into port for repair. They are to state the condition of each vessel and estimate the length of time required to render them fit for sea.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-22
ADM/A/1768/184
The fleet is to be supplied with one months necessaries for sick and wounded. Orders are given for the Dutch Men of War in the Swale to be refitted as previously instructed. The two others are to dock at Woolwich for survey and a report.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-05
ADM/A/1768/17
Men belonging to the ANN at Portsmouth are to join the NORTHUMBERLAND and be paid Conduct Money.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-30
ADM/A/1768/168
The ISABELLA Yacht is to be cleaned and refitted and provisioned for three months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-29
ADM/A/1768/164
The SALLY ROSE at Spithead is to be stored and provisioned for Channel service.
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