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Folios 222-223: Edmund Dod, HMS Charon, Woolwich. Encloses a book on the observations...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1714/85

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This record is about the Folios 222-223: Edmund Dod, HMS Charon, Woolwich. Encloses a book on the observations... dating from 1793 Sept 18 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 1/1714/85
Date
1793 Sept 18
Description

Folios 222-223: Edmund Dod, HMS Charon, Woolwich. Encloses a book on the observations of Ports and Harbours on his recent voyage to the coast of Africa.

Folios 224-235: enclosure with folios 222-223. Edmund Dod, HMS Charon, and David Caird, Master. HMS Charon's observations on the coast of Africa from 14 September 1792 to 17 September 1793. Book outlining the discoveries on his recent voyage, showing the best directions for sailing, places for anchoring along the coast, wooding and watering, provisions and refreshments available, fortifications, landing places and trade and shipping.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap D88
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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