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Thomas Corbett. Receipt of extract letter from Commissioner Falkingham who informs...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/124/128

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Receipt of extract letter from Commissioner Falkingham who informs... dating from 1744 Jan 25.

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Reference
ADM 354/124/128
Date
1744 Jan 25
Description

Thomas Corbett. Receipt of extract letter from Commissioner Falkingham who informs the Admiralty that there is no timber, plank or knees in store at Port Mahon to repair the defects of the Folkestone and a copy survey of her and a letter for Mr Varlo, Master Shipwright at Port Mahon to Commissioner Falkingham. Have sent a copy of the surveys to Elias Bird who built the ship and to the Deptford Officers who inspected the building. Report on the findings of the survey and possible reasons for the decay in a ship lately built and do not think the contractor or Overseer can be charged with neglect

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B 124
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9181970/

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Thomas Corbett. Receipt of extract letter from Commissioner Falkingham who informs...