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Copy report from George Johnson, Master of the Annandale Transport to the Board....

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/159/156

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This record is about the Copy report from George Johnson, Master of the Annandale Transport to the Board.... dating from 1758 Apr 24.

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Reference
ADM 354/159/156
Date
1758 Apr 24
Description

Copy report from George Johnson, Master of the Annandale Transport to the Board. He sailed from Lisbon under convoy of the Mercury, Captain Afflick for 70 leagues westward of the rock. The ship sprung a leak 75 leagues from the Capes of Virginia when we were forced to throw 10 guns overboard, two anchors, a cable, spare topmasts, spare yards and more. We went to Antigua where we defended ourselves against three privateer sloops. Has applied to the General and the Commodore for relief.

Enclosure

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B 159
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/C9263163/

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Copy report from George Johnson, Master of the Annandale Transport to the Board....