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Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-17 ADM/A/1812/215
Captain Davison Commander of the BONAVENTURE has reported that his Carpenter has died. The Navy Board is instructed to inform the owner with a request to find a replacement.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-17 ADM/A/1812/213
Wanting to know the current state of HM Bomb Vessels, when it will be possible to refurbish them and how long it will be likely to take.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-17 ADM/A/1812/211
Warrant appointing Benjamin Kerby to be Purser of the PRINCE of ORANGE Hired ship in place of the former who has been moved to the HAMPTON COURT. Countersigned by Henry Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-17 ADM/A/1812/209
The HAMPTON COURT is to be fitted at Spithead and supplied with Provisions for six months service in the Mediterranean together with necessary Stores.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-18 ADM/A/1812/227
Enclosure: Extract of a letter written in Paris. The extract, in English, expresses concern over persons believed to be Irishmen who plan to set fire to English Warships.…
Document signed by John Trenchard, Politician and later Secretary of State [1693-1694], 1649-1695 (Manuscript) 1694-10-18 ADM/A/1812/228
Letter form Sir John Trenchard enclosing the extracts referred to in Items 226 and 227 above and urging the tightening of security in English ports.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/225
Sir John Trenchard, Principal Secretary of State, has warned of the possibility of War Ships being set on fire in port. The admiralty is to issue instructions to tighten security and to apprehend all person unable to explain their presence aboard the ships - especially Irishmen.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-18 ADM/A/1812/226
Enclosure: Extract of a letter written in Paris. The extract, in French, alludes to the possibility of sabotage to be carried out by Irishmen aboard vessels with reference to merchandise in ships in Boulogne and in England.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/238
Captain Wilmott Commander of the FIREBRAND Fireship is complaining that his ship will neither tack nor come up to the wind. The Admiralty ask for the matter to be investigated and reported on.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/236
Approval is given for the building of five houses at Portsmouth Yard as accommodation for Officers. The estimate is returned.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/232
The Navy Board having advised that the new Fourth Rate being built by Mr Snelgrove will soon be ready to launch, the Admiralty instruct them to negotiate with Snelgrove for another 60 gun Fourth Rate on good terms.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/168
The SORLING, NEWPORT, RICHMOND and St. ALBANS Prize are all on the East Coast of America for security reasons. Provisions are to be sent to them at the earliest opportunity. Similarly, the ADVICE in Jamaica is to be sent provisions.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/162
Informing the Navy Board of the decision of the Admiralty to allow the same proportion of victuals to the one hundred men in addition to the Officers of an independent Company as the other men going to Jamaica.