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Copy letter from Commissioner Brown at Sheerness Yard. Am enclosing a plan and letters...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/229/324

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This record is about the Copy letter from Commissioner Brown at Sheerness Yard. Am enclosing a plan and letters... dating from 1808 Jan 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/229/324
Date
1808 Jan 17
Description

Copy letter from Commissioner Brown at Sheerness Yard. Am enclosing a plan and letters sent to me showing high tide and gale damage sustained at this yard. Spears have drifted from the Mast Pond in all directions over and on the bank, between Blue Town and Queensborough, and some nearly a mile up the marshes. Consequent damage to the wall is being assessed. Asks for speedy measures to be taken to secure the Yard, as a further high tide and gale would destroy the greater part of the wharfs and could crack the buildings, as in places the foundations have given way. Rear Admiral Wills is giving every assistance..

Enclosure

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/229
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/C10272122/

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Copy letter from Commissioner Brown at Sheerness Yard. Am enclosing a plan and letters...