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Folios 117-118: Henry Digby, HMS Alcmene. Plymouth Sound. Reports much of the copper...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1721/51

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This record is about the Folios 117-118: Henry Digby, HMS Alcmene. Plymouth Sound. Reports much of the copper... dating from 1799 Oct 26 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 1/1721/51
Date
1799 Oct 26
Description

Folios 117-118: Henry Digby, HMS Alcmene. Plymouth Sound. Reports much of the copper of HMS Alcmene being off or otherwise decayed and very foul. Thought it necessary to mention the expediency of her going into dock previous to her going abroad. Requests an order for her to go into dock for a day or two. Her other defects can be completed without docking.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap D64
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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