1790’s edition signal book issued by the Admiralty with modification by Sir John Orde.
A handwritten copy of 1790’s official Signal Book issued by the Admiralty for ships of war at sea. This copy has been modified by Sir John Orde and has hand drawn flags.
Record Details
| Item reference: | SIG/B/110; MSS/94/014 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1790 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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