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William Marsden. Admiral Young, Commander in Chief, Portsmouth, has sent a report...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/222/329

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This record is about the William Marsden. Admiral Young, Commander in Chief, Portsmouth, has sent a report... dating from 1806 June 9.

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Reference
ADM 354/222/329
Date
1806 June 9
Description

William Marsden. Admiral Young, Commander in Chief, Portsmouth, has sent a report received from Rear Admiral Sutton. Rear Admiral Sutton with Dr. Baird, visited the Portsmouth hulks and reports the mode of fitting the Carnatic as a receiving hulk, will be found to be the most suitable for general adoption, but with iron ballast instead of limestone. These hulks are to be fitted out to a common pattern and the Plymouth Officers have been asked to send a plan, profile and section of the Carnatic. There is a difference of opinion between the Plymouth and Portsmouth Officers as to how much iron ballast will be needed. Asks for the plans and ballast estimates to be considered and directions given

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/222
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/C10269460/

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William Marsden. Admiral Young, Commander in Chief, Portsmouth, has sent a report...