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Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cokburne, whose dogger, the Hunter, was on hire to the Navy,...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/138/45

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cokburne, whose dogger, the Hunter, was on hire to the Navy,... dating from 1748 Mar 18.

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Reference
ADM 354/138/45
Date
1748 Mar 18
Description

Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cokburne, whose dogger, the Hunter, was on hire to the Navy, was lost and he informs he has bought another vessel, a former French privateer, which he offers as a replacement on the same terms as the Hunter. Provided she is fit to serve as either a tender or advice boat she can be taken on. Commissioner Vanbrugh has had her surveyed and reports she is fit for an advice boat but on negotiating with Mr. Turnpenny, on behalf of Mr. Cokburne, finds the terms are higher than for other hired ships of this type. Asks whether she should be taken on

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/138
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/C10252829/

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Within the fonds: ADM

Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies

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Within the sub-sub-fonds: ADM 354

Navy Board: Bound Out-letters

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Within the sub-series: ADM 354/138

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Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cokburne, whose dogger, the Hunter, was on hire to the Navy,...