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

The DEPTFORD having arrived in the Downs from the West Indies has lost both bower anchors. Instructions are given for her to be supplied with a replacement anchor from Deal and failing that from an alternative source. The Master of the ship carrying the replacement is to keep a strict lookout for the DEPTFORD as she has been ordered to proceed to the Nore.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1860/189
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1698-12-19
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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