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John Wilson Croker. Are returning the plans from M Precorbin explaining a new method...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/50C/132

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This record is about the John Wilson Croker. Are returning the plans from M Precorbin explaining a new method... dating from 1830 July 8.

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Reference
ADM 359/50C/132
Date
1830 July 8
Description

John Wilson Croker. Are returning the plans from M Precorbin explaining a new method of setting up ships' shrouds. We do not think such machinery conveniently applicable, especially to large ships. The simple and seamanlike method at present in use appears to be preferable.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/50C
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/C10686584/

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John Wilson Croker. Are returning the plans from M Precorbin explaining a new method...