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William Marsden. Commissioner Guy reports the defects of the Penelope and Rattler...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/215/167

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This record is about the William Marsden. Commissioner Guy reports the defects of the Penelope and Rattler... dating from 1804 May 23.

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Reference
ADM 354/215/167
Date
1804 May 23
Description

William Marsden. Commissioner Guy reports the defects of the Penelope and Rattler make it necessary for them to be taken into harbour for repair. The stores required to repair the Antelope and Aimable will be sent without delay. There is no report of the damage to the sloop's masts so has ordered 3 spare fishes to be prepared. Ask for directions on the Penelope and Rattler being taken into harbor.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/215
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/C10618766/

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William Marsden. Commissioner Guy reports the defects of the Penelope and Rattler...