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William Marsden. Rear Admiral Thornbrough has complained about a sample of rope from...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/216/218

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This record is about the William Marsden. Rear Admiral Thornbrough has complained about a sample of rope from... dating from 1804 Aug 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/216/218
Date
1804 Aug 17
Description

William Marsden. Rear Admiral Thornbrough has complained about a sample of rope from the Eagle, which he says is of such bad quality that he wants an enquiry made. The rope was made by contract, by John Godsell of Stepney, which was delivered to Woolwich and agree about the quality of it but not that Godsell should not be asked to supply again. Report of testing the rope and check of cordage made by other suppliers. Do not think it fair that Godsell's should be deprived of further orders as the Admiral has not provided evidence of how much was of bad quality.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/216
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/C10619219/

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William Marsden. Rear Admiral Thornbrough has complained about a sample of rope from...