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William Marsden. All ships coming forward to be fitted with pumps of Mr. Robert's...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/216/475

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This record is about the William Marsden. All ships coming forward to be fitted with pumps of Mr. Robert's... dating from 1804 Oct 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/216/475
Date
1804 Oct 17
Description

William Marsden. All ships coming forward to be fitted with pumps of Mr. Robert's design, which are of the forcing kind, are intended to be used for wetting the sails and washing the decks. Ask for advice on whether the new pump should be used on smaller class vessels or to be confined to use on ships of the line.

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/C10619474/

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William Marsden. All ships coming forward to be fitted with pumps of Mr. Robert's...