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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/250
Notwithstanding what you offered in your letter yesterday concerning the four machine vessels ordered to Portsmouth, you are directed to have the defects put in hand so that they are refitted for sea as soon as possible.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/256
We refer this paper to you to examine the matter therein and to give Thomas Bass such relief as the rules and practice of the Navy allow, and if there is anything extraordinary to report to this Board your opinion of what is fitting to be done.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/180
Report on enclosed proposals from Mr John Lecky.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/192
Appoint Andrew Early, Master Gunner, the TERRIBLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/188
The ROE Ketch her boat having been sunk by a French Privateer to be furnished with another at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-17
ADM/A/1807/201
Appoint Francis Carlise, Boatswain, the QUAKER.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/197
Appoint Thomas Smith, Boatswain, the TERRIBLE
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/195
Appoint Thomas Coates, Boatswain, the GREYHOUND.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-19
ADM/A/1807/211
Give William Blackway, Sailmaker to the navy, notice of termination of Contract. Contract with another to make sails for he navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-17
ADM/A/1807/207
The officers and copmpany, the HAMPTON COURT, be turned over to the BERKELEY CASTLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-17
ADM/A/1807/205
Mr Stock the Muster master at Deal requests the usual allowance be paid to the named for piloting the kings ships to Holland and back.
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)
1695-03-23
ADM/A/1817/268
Appoint Samuel Larner. Cook. The UNITY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-23
ADM/A/1817/266
Appoint John Charter, master carpenter, the UNITY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-23
ADM/A/1817/264
The SAUDADOES to be cleaned and refitted ay Deptford.
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)
1695-02-08
ADM/A/1816/68
Instructions are given for the Navy Board to negotiate with Mr Parker of Southampton for the construction of a Fifth Rate.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-09
ADM/A/1816/82
The DOLPHIN is to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth and victualled for three months without delay.
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.
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