Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners that you will cause to be prepared and sent here as soon as possible, six Books of a size to be carried in their pockets, containing the names of all the Ships and Vessels of the Royal Navy, by whom built and when, their dimensions, and number of Men and Guns.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1884/257 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1701-07-31 |
| Creator: | Burchett, Josiah |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |