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Catalogue reference: ADM 1/8766/75
Transferred to ADM 1/8998
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Folios 345-346: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, Walmer Road. Mr. Watkins...
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2258/142
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This record is about the Folios 345-346: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, Walmer Road. Mr. Watkins... dating from 1807 May 9 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 1/2258/142
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1807 May 9
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Description (What the record is about)
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Folios 345-346: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, Walmer Road. Mr. Watkins of Charring Cross has made a compass following the principle described in the Captain's letter of 20th March. Following the Admiralty approval, he has ordered one to be sent for their inspection. Mr. Watkin has been asked to contact them and present his bill. Captain Owen asks for one of these compasses for his own ship. It has been proved that the compass can withstand the shock of gunfire.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Cap O55
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- English
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers
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