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John Wilson Croker. Acquaint the Admiralty that of the ships not in commission, some...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/36A/65

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This record is about the John Wilson Croker. Acquaint the Admiralty that of the ships not in commission, some... dating from 1816 Mar 4.

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Reference
ADM 359/36A/65
Date
1816 Mar 4
Description

John Wilson Croker. Acquaint the Admiralty that of the ships not in commission, some may be immediately brought forward for service with a refit. Four line of battle ships, the Brean, Windsor Castle, Excellent and Victorious and the Chesapeake frigate may also be fitted out. Line of battle ships Hero, Black Prince, Minotaur, Agincourt and Pitts will shortly be launched. The Canopus, Hague, Cornwall, Marlborough and Eagle will shortly have completed repairs. The Pallas frigate will shortly be launched and the Unité, Sybille, Leonides, Nymphe, Boadicea and Lavinia will shortly have completed repairs.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/36A
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/C10680698/

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John Wilson Croker. Acquaint the Admiralty that of the ships not in commission, some...