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John Clevland. Captain Shirley of the Garland, has lost both his masts and proposes...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/166/334

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This record is about the John Clevland. Captain Shirley of the Garland, has lost both his masts and proposes... dating from 1761 May 14.

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Reference
ADM 354/166/334
Date
1761 May 14
Description

John Clevland. Captain Shirley of the Garland, has lost both his masts and proposes to allow her 5' more lower masts to improve her sailing. Opine she was launched 13 years ago and no other complaints have been received but since she will return for a refit with new masts, she may add 3'

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/166
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/C10257667/

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John Clevland. Captain Shirley of the Garland, has lost both his masts and proposes...