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John Clevland. The French ship the Duc d'Acquitaine, lately taken and brought into...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/157/13

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This record is about the John Clevland. The French ship the Duc d'Acquitaine, lately taken and brought into... dating from 1757 Sept 5.

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Reference
ADM 354/157/13
Date
1757 Sept 5
Description

John Clevland. The French ship the Duc d'Acquitaine, lately taken and brought into Plymouth by the Eagle and Medway, is to be fitted for sea to serve as a ship of 64-guns and to be registered as a third rate by the name of the Duc d'Acquitaine. The agents for the captors have attended us and have agreed with them for the purchase for £12,310. She should carry 500n men and list the guns to be installed

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/C9232105/

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John Clevland. The French ship the Duc d'Acquitaine, lately taken and brought into...