In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

The Navy Board is unable to supply a ship to serve as a Hulk at Cadiz other than by buying one. They have however identified the JOSEPH in the Thames which is for sale. Instructions are given to buy her and have her fitted out at Deptford and to advise the Admiralty on the Officers, Men and guns required to crew and equip her.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1809/79
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lowther, John; Cornwallis, Charles Rooke, George Houblon, John
Date made: 1694-07-10
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)