Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694.

Enclosure: Extract of a letter from Roger Newton Commander of the SUDADOES in Yarmouth Roads in which he relates that a fully laden Yarmouth Collier dragged her anchor during the night of the 7th and collided with his ship causing a great deal of damage. She appears to be leaking only a little however and he is hopeful of effecting repairs to enable her to continue with her assignment. The names of the Collier, its Master and Owner are given.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1770/161
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1690-11-10
Creator: Southerne, James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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