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John Wilson Croker. The fids invented by M Rotch, are generally disapproved of and...
Catalogue reference: ADM 359/48B/225
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This record is about the John Wilson Croker. The fids invented by M Rotch, are generally disapproved of and... dating from 1828 Nov 29.
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- ADM 359/48B/225
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1828 Nov 29
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Description (What the record is about)
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John Wilson Croker. The fids invented by M Rotch, are generally disapproved of and even thought dangerous, with which we agree. Ask that the Admiralty consider the propriety of discontinuing their fitting, rather than keeping some in store to meet the demands of such Captains as may wish to try them.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
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- ADM BP/48B
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- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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- Open Immediately
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10685256/
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