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

A French Privateer seized by the St ALBANS is to be surveyed at Deptford. A report is required of her condition, her suitability as a warship, and the size of complement and arms required. They are also to survey and provide reports on Prizes brought into Plymouth and Portsmouth. Clerks of the Cheque at various Yards are to report the numbers of absentee Warrant and Commissioned Officers.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1776/345
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lowther, John; Herbert, Thomas Onslow, Richard
Date made: 1691-09-28
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)