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Philip Stephens. Mr. Wheatley, owner of the Charming Sally transport, that was taken...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/199/195

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. Mr. Wheatley, owner of the Charming Sally transport, that was taken... dating from 1779 July 1.

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Reference
ADM 354/199/195
Date
1779 July 1
Description

Philip Stephens. Mr. Wheatley, owner of the Charming Sally transport, that was taken whilst on passage from Halifax, reports that a Lieutenant Lynn, who was castaway in a prize belonging to the Dispatch, off Cape Sable and taken up by the Charming Sally, was on board at the time of the capture and has written to the Admiralty on the subject. Ask for a copy of the letter to make a decision on whether the owners are entitled to be paid for the ship.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/199
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/C10636796/

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Philip Stephens. Mr. Wheatley, owner of the Charming Sally transport, that was taken...