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Captain John Kirk, the Ruby. This afternoon the Monmouth and the Ruby were turning...

Catalogue reference: ADM 106/331/2/76

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This record is about the Captain John Kirk, the Ruby. This afternoon the Monmouth and the Ruby were turning... dating from 1678 Feb 5 in the series Navy Board: Records. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 106/331/2/76
Date
1678 Feb 5
Description

Captain John Kirk, the Ruby. This afternoon the Monmouth and the Ruby were turning into the Hope when the Monmouth's main mast and yard broke. No-one was injured. He went on board the Monmouth and Captain Wetwang asked him to write to the Board as he did not have time. They are now at Gravesend with the Antelope and the Monmouth is about a mile below the Hope.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Physical condition
Enclosed in f73
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C13402833/

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ADM 106

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