Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)

Requesting an opinion as to what ship should be earmarked for guardship duty at Plymouth a succession of ships having been used previously. If however the WINCHELSEA is still thought fit to serve their Lordships will raise no objections.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1860/1
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1698-12-01
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London