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Philip Stephens. The Captains of HM ships are frequently applying for an addition...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/1/51

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. The Captains of HM ships are frequently applying for an addition... dating from 1780 Mar 20.

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Reference
ADM 359/1/51
Date
1780 Mar 20
Description

Philip Stephens. The Captains of HM ships are frequently applying for an addition to the numbers and size of carronades. Ask for an application to the ordnance to conduct experiments on the force and range of carronades of 24, 18 and 12-pounders and likewise of 6, 4 and 3-pounders in use on cutters and brigs.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/1
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/C10672109/

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Philip Stephens. The Captains of HM ships are frequently applying for an addition...