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William Marsden. Have ordered the Monmouth at Portsmouth to be prepared for the reception...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/214/497

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This record is about the William Marsden. Have ordered the Monmouth at Portsmouth to be prepared for the reception... dating from 1804 Apr 24.

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Reference
ADM 354/214/497
Date
1804 Apr 24
Description

William Marsden. Have ordered the Monmouth at Portsmouth to be prepared for the reception of a flag Officer. The mainmast, having been struck by lightning, is very weak so the ship should be taken out for inspection and appears unfit for service at sea. Ask whether the damage should be corrected in addition to being prepared to receive a flag Officer.

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/C10618520/

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William Marsden. Have ordered the Monmouth at Portsmouth to be prepared for the reception...