In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

The beer we took at Portsmouth has proved very bad, stinking and running with worms. If the wind continues at west I will take on fresh beer, but if a fair wind prevails I will proceed on our voyage and drink water, which the men are willing to do rather than hinder their Majesties service. Written by Captain Rames, Commander of the CORONATION.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1762/240
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Date made: 1689-09-12
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)