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Master Shipwright Slade to Commissioner Vanbrugh. Having received an account from...

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Reference ADM 106/1052/116
Date 1747 Nov 2
Description

Master Shipwright Slade to Commissioner Vanbrugh. Having received an account from Mr Andrews the Master Mastmaker of the extensive damage by shot to the Nottingham, Windsor, Gloucester, Princess Louisa, Eagle and Edinburgh. Asks that the Mast and Boatmakers work 1 night Extra daily and to send 100 Shipwrights and 40 Caulkers from the Eastern Yards to assist.

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Legal status Public Record(s)
Language

English

Physical condition Enclosed in f115
Closure Status Open Document, Open Description

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