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Barlow signs on as chief mate and China pilot of the FLEET FRIGATE, bound for Canton. 85 gallons of French brandy are bought for the voyage, but Custom House men from Deal confiscate it.
Barlow is now nearly 60 and does not expect much good fortune. He signs on as chief mate and China pilot of the FLEET FRIGATE, bound for Canton. The ship is mounted with 22 guns and Barlow itemises the cargo. 85 gallons of French brandy are bought for the voyage, but Custom House men from Deal come aboard and confiscate it.
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Record Details
| Item reference: | JOD/4/286 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1659-1703; 1701-1702 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |