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John Clevland. Captain Pearse of the Mercury at Spithead informs that the ship is...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/153/75

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This record is about the John Clevland. Captain Pearse of the Mercury at Spithead informs that the ship is... dating from 1756 June 28.

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Reference
ADM 354/153/75
Date
1756 June 28
Description

John Clevland. Captain Pearse of the Mercury at Spithead informs that the ship is crank. She is built like several other ships and has sufficient ballast so should not perform differently. Propose shortening the main and fore masts with their topmasts and yards to the dimensions attached

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/C9231001/

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John Clevland. Captain Pearse of the Mercury at Spithead informs that the ship is...