Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.

You required to know which ships are bound for Jamaica so that you can load the stores required by HM Ships HAMPSHIRE, RESERVE and SWANN. I can inform you that the SOUTHAMPTON and PRINCESS ANNE are bound for Jamaica and are currently at Spithead and expected to sail at any time.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1830/71
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1696-05-07
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London