In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Richard Ball late Cook of HMS FALCON is unable to continue to serve in Their Majesty's Navy due to his age. Your report dated 5th of this Month indicates he has Served for between 26 and 27 years, and is entitled to a Pension. We direct you superannuate him for a Cook who has served in 5th Rates.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1788/312
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1692-10-10
Creator: Cornwallis, Charles; Austen, Robert Lowther, John Cary, Anthony Onslow, Richard Rich, Robert Priestman, Henry
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London