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Thomas Corbett. We are to procure vessels to be filled with stones to sink in Ostend...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/130/13

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. We are to procure vessels to be filled with stones to sink in Ostend... dating from 1745 Aug 5.

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Reference
ADM 354/130/13
Date
1745 Aug 5
Description

Thomas Corbett. We are to procure vessels to be filled with stones to sink in Ostend Harbour if necessary to make it useless to the enemy if they take the place. Mr. Goodwin, Master Attendant at Woolwich is to go with them to Margate Road. Have directed the Deptford Officers to assist. All owners declared they could not procure men for them in less than 3 weeks so treated with them for their ships to be fitted only and the Government should find a Master and men to man them. Have hired four ships

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/130
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10250645/

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Thomas Corbett. We are to procure vessels to be filled with stones to sink in Ostend...