Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714.

His Majesty was informed that a Pilot is needed who understands the Coast of Holland, for the Ship appointed to Convoy Lord Portland.
The Admiralty Commissioners direct you to cause the said Ship, namely SWEEPSTAKES at the Nore, to be immediately furnished with a Pilot who understands that Coast.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1765/5
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1689-01-04
Creator: Bowles, Phineas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London