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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-24 ADM/A/1770/363
Requiring Bills to be raised in favour of Sir Richard Haddock, Henry Killigrew and Sir John Ashby for their pay as Admirals at the rate of three pounds per day. Dates are given.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-01 ADM/A/1776/373
Confirming a warrant issued by Admiral Russell appointing Richard Eason to be Master Carpenter of the NEPTUNE. Countersigned by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-02 ADM/A/1842/17
Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Dursdell to be Master Gunner of the SOMERSET.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-30 ADM/A/1776/381
The Gunner of the FROG Dogger Hired ship has died and has been replaced by George Chiverton by the ship's Captain. He is to be paid as Gunner from the time he assumed that role.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-24 ADM/A/1804/315
Warrant appointing Robert Shortis Master Caulker at Chatham, to be Master Shipwright of that Yard in the place of William Bagwell who has been appointed Master Shipwright at Sheerness. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admirakty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-16 ADM/A/1770/313
Captain Byng having informed the Admiralty that he knows of a number of Men who would be prepared to serve under him voluntarily, orders are given for those Able Seamen who have Tickets signed by him to be sent to Chatham to join the Second Rates in order to assist in fitting them out.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-26 ADM/A/1804/325
The lower part of the hull of the SPYE Fireship has sunk in the mouth of Portsmouth harbour following being burnt. Directions are given for Mr [Suffield] the Anchor Smith is to be allowed to claim the remains as payment for his trouble in reclaiming it.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-17 ADM/A/1770/315
The Navy Board has informed the Admiralty of the failure of Colonel Churchill, late Commander of the WNDSOR CASTLE, in several of the Articles of the Lord High Admiral's instructions when in command of that ship.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-21 ADM/A/1804/279
Captain Anthony Crow Commander of the KITCHIN Royal Yacht is to be pensioned off due to age and infirmities to be paid quarterly as from last Christmas.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-22 ADM/A/1804/287
Two months provisions are to be sent urgently to the PRUDENCE at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-22 ADM/A/1804/293
Warrant appointing John [Huntridge} to be Boatswain of the CHARLES Fireship in place of Charles Weymouth who has been moved to the CARLISLE. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1804/311
Warrant appointing Thomas Kirke, Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham, to be Master Caulker of that Yard in place of Robert Short who has been appointed First Assistant to the Master Shipwright of that Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-24 ADM/A/1804/313
Warrant appointing William Bagwell, First Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham, to be Master Shipwright of the Yard at Sheerness in the place of Zachary Medbury who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-15 ADM/A/1770/301
Mr Francis Sheldon has returned from Sweden and Denmark is seeking employment in the Navy. The Navy Board is required to interview him and to assess his competence. Should he prove suitable he is to be sent to Ireland for employment in procuring timber.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-14 ADM/A/1805/190
Warrant appointing Daniel Rundell to be Master Cook of the BERKELEY CASTLE Hired ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-13 ADM/A/1805/173
Directing that four months victuals be sent down to the [MINTY} ahired ship at the Nore with all speed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-13 ADM/A/1805/175
The new 5th Rate being built by Mr Barrett at Shoreham is to be launched in a few days time and is to be named the SORLINGS. She is to be fitted for servcie in the Channel and given the highest complement of men and victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-19 ADM/A/1770/335
Ordering the urgent refitting of the GREYHOUND for service in the Channel. She is to be provided with a suitable quantity of Stores and three months' Provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-14 ADM/A/1804/196
Warrant appointing Robert Scott to be Boatswain of the MACHINE Fireship in place of Robert [Herrik] removed to be Gunner of the new Sixth Rate building at Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-09 ADM/A/1804/118
Warrant appointing John Wavell, Gunner of the JOSEPH Fireship, to be Master Gunner of the VESUVIUS. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-02 ADM/A/1804/13
Warrant appointing John [Lofen] to be Master Gunner of the new Sixth Rate building at Chatham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-12 ADM/A/1804/140
The Officers and Company of the VICTORY, excepting the Commisioned and Warrant Officers, are to be forthwith turned over into the QUEEN, causing them to be transported either by some of the Tenders now in the river Medway, or in the Thames.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-02 ADM/A/1804/17
Warrant appointing Francis Browne, late Carpenter of the GUERNSEY, to be Master Carpenter of the new Third Rate building at Hull, as soon as she is able to receive him. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-14 ADM/A/1804/192
Warrant appointing William Crampton, Master Carpenter of the KINGFISHER, to be Carpenter of their Majesties westernmost new Third Rate building at Harwich in place of John [Langrack] who has been moved to the QUEEN. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.