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Josiah Burchett. Some of the Tyger's men petitioned about bedding and hammocks destroyed...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/112/194

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This record is about the Josiah Burchett. Some of the Tyger's men petitioned about bedding and hammocks destroyed... dating from 1740 Aug 22.

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Reference
ADM 354/112/194
Date
1740 Aug 22
Description

Josiah Burchett. Some of the Tyger's men petitioned about bedding and hammocks destroyed following infectious diseases at sea. Captain Forbes reports that when men were put ashore at Deal for treatment, their bedding was thrown overboard on the instructions of Captain Stanley. The Sheerness Officers refused to put the hammocks into store and burnt them. We find that if the hammocks were lost by Public Order, the Boatswain could be compensated for their loss but this does not apply to bedding or personal effects unless lost in fireships. Opine that compensation should be paid as these were lost by Public Order

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
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/C9227809/

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Josiah Burchett. Some of the Tyger's men petitioned about bedding and hammocks destroyed...