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John Clevland. Only 2 guns can be added to the quarter deck in ships of the Vanguard's...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/145/23

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This record is about the John Clevland. Only 2 guns can be added to the quarter deck in ships of the Vanguard's... dating from 1751 July 24.

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Reference
ADM 354/145/23
Date
1751 July 24
Description

John Clevland. Only 2 guns can be added to the quarter deck in ships of the Vanguard's Class which will make them 70-gun ships but it will put a great strain on the quarter. Opine it would be better for them to carry only 68 guns

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/C9228780/

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John Clevland. Only 2 guns can be added to the quarter deck in ships of the Vanguard's...