Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716

Strict warnings are to be issued to men charged with clearing ships of their guns, stores and provisions by the commanders of ships ordered to Chatham that failure to attend to their duties will be treated as desertion with no appeal. Clerks of the Cheque are to conduct frequent musters accordingly.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1776/271
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lowther, John; Herbert, Thomas Cary, Anthony
Date made: 1691-09-18
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)