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William Marsden. Captain Joyce of the Discovery bomb has written to the Sheerness...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/214/67

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This record is about the William Marsden. Captain Joyce of the Discovery bomb has written to the Sheerness... dating from 1804 Mar 9.

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Reference
ADM 354/214/67
Date
1804 Mar 9
Description

William Marsden. Captain Joyce of the Discovery bomb has written to the Sheerness Officers about the inadequately sized ship's magazine. This is true but recommend, as the neighbouring bread stores is too large, part of it should be given over for powder barrels and ask for directions.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/214
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/C10618090/

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William Marsden. Captain Joyce of the Discovery bomb has written to the Sheerness...