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Ship: La Minerve. History: a frigate, English built, 10 guns, probably taken by the...

Catalogue reference: HCA 32/134/8

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This record is about the Ship: La Minerve. History: a frigate, English built, 10 guns, probably taken by the... dating from [1745] in the series High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Prize Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
HCA 32/134/8
Date
[1745]
Description

Ship: La Minerve.

History: a frigate, English built, 10 guns, probably taken by the French, but there is no evidence this ship was captured.

Documents:-

Ship's papers:

  • [CP 1]: inventory and description of the condition of the ship, including necessary equipment for making it seaworthy.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
HCA 30/160/6
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14513505/

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HCA 32

High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Prize Papers

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Within the series: HCA 32

High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Prize Papers

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Within the piece: HCA 32/134

Ships captured as prizes, with names beginning N. (Described at item level)

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Ship: La Minerve. History: a frigate, English built, 10 guns, probably taken by the...

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