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Philip Stephens. The prevailing westerly winds are in the majority at this time of...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/200/264

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. The prevailing westerly winds are in the majority at this time of... dating from 1779 Dec 13.

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Reference
ADM 354/200/264
Date
1779 Dec 13
Description

Philip Stephens. The prevailing westerly winds are in the majority at this time of year so propose that ships due to refit at Plymouth, stay there when returning from westward rather than going to Spithead. Propose the Queen and Formidable accompany the London and Prudent, when the wind will allow.

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/C10637335/

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Philip Stephens. The prevailing westerly winds are in the majority at this time of...