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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.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-22
ADM/A/1768/202
Warrant appointing George [Weshoak] to be Boatswain of the hired ship MODENA for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-11
ADM/A/1768/200
Order requiring Stephen Simmons Master Gunner of the BRITTANNIA to exchange with Giles Shelly Master Gunner of the [NEPTUNE] for the present voyage. Simmons is to paid for his time in the BRITTANIA and likewise Shelly for his time in the [NEPTUNE].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-11
ADM/A/1768/196
Warrant appointing William Bayford to be Purser of the WOOLF for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-11
ADM/A/1768/194
Warrant appointing Gabriel Elliott late Gunner of the SUPPLY to be Master Gunner of the WOOLF for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-11
ADM/A/1768/192
Warrant appointing Nicholas Foster to be Boatswain of the WOOLF for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-11
ADM/A/1768/190
Warranr appointing David Browne to be Master Carpenter of the WOOLF for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-29
ADM/A/1768/222
Warrant appointing John Hammond to be Master Carpenter of the ROEBUCK Fireship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-08-21
ADM/A/1768/220
Confirming a warrant issued by the Earl of Torrington appointing Robert [Hollowie] to be Purser of the PLYMOUTH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-29
ADM/A/1768/226
Warrant appointing Thomas Casey to be Master Gunner of the SPEEDWELL Fireship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-17
ADM/A/1768/208
Warrant appointing Richard Washington to be Purser of the hired shipp MODENA for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-19
ADM/A/1768/212
Warrant appointing Adam Low to be Cook of the hired ship BONAVENTURE for the duration of her service in the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-07-30
ADM/A/1768/244
Warrant appointing Thomas Rivett Cook of the ANN to be Cook of the RESTORATION in place of the former deceased.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-01-05
ADM/A/1768/242
Warrant appointing Charles Pierce to be Boatswain of the SALLY ROSE in place of the former displaced.
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