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Petition from Stephen Tadd, Master Mastmaker at Woolwich. Has served 51 years and...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/27/55

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ADM 359/27/55
Description

Petition from Stephen Tadd, Master Mastmaker at Woolwich. Has served 51 years and lists the ships being built, which he has overseen: Rattlesnake cutter, Adamant, Hermione, Charon and Nassau. For the last 18 years served as Master Boatbuilder and Master Mastmaker, is 65 years of age with failing sight, impaired memory and giddiness and asks for superannuiation.

Enclosure.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/27
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/C10677983/

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Petition from Stephen Tadd, Master Mastmaker at Woolwich. Has served 51 years and...