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Thomas Corbett. William Guillon has proposed a new method of building ships without...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/135/107

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. William Guillon has proposed a new method of building ships without... dating from 1747 Apr 15.

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Reference
ADM 354/135/107
Date
1747 Apr 15
Description

Thomas Corbett. William Guillon has proposed a new method of building ships without nails, treenails, iron work or plank, which would be so strong as to resist anything. Have called him in to discuss his proposals but he is unable to explain his ideas, has no plans or profiles or sections.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/135
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/C10252113/

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Thomas Corbett. William Guillon has proposed a new method of building ships without...