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Philip Stephens. Vice Admiral Roddam proposes the Ostrich should be used as a hulk...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/200/105

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. Vice Admiral Roddam proposes the Ostrich should be used as a hulk... dating from 1779 Nov 1.

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Reference
ADM 354/200/105
Date
1779 Nov 1
Description

Philip Stephens. Vice Admiral Roddam proposes the Ostrich should be used as a hulk for men from ships refitting in Sheerness. Opine that although she has many bad qualities and was a bad purchase for the Service, she is reported in good condition and we have many armed ships in worse condition. Propose she is confined to home convoys and not considered as a cruiser. Have appropriated the Winchelsea and Levant for receiving men at Sheerness.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/200
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/C10637176/

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Philip Stephens. Vice Admiral Roddam proposes the Ostrich should be used as a hulk...