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Folios 488-489: George Ralph Collier, HMS Surveillante, Hamoaze. Having accidentally...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1662/160

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ADM 1/1662/160
Date
1812 Apr 9
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Folios 488-489: George Ralph Collier, HMS Surveillante, Hamoaze. Having accidentally heard a report that during the time the Enemies Squadron was out from L'Orieut [Lorient], and in sight of HMS Pompee, two other of HM Ships, were to Windward; but from the state of the weather the Private Signals would not be distinguished, by which the ships were prevented forming a function. [Proposal for a new signalling system].

Folios 490-491: enclosure with folios 488-489. [Admiralty Note with notes about system and some additional suggestions].

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap C196a
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Language
English
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