Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716

A French Privateer seized by the St ALBANS is to be surveyed at Deptford. A report is required of her condition, her suitability as a warship, and the size of complement and arms required. They are also to survey and provide reports on Prizes brought into Plymouth and Portsmouth. Clerks of the Cheque at various Yards are to report the numbers of absentee Warrant and Commissioned Officers.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1776/345
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1691-09-28
Creator: Lowther, John; Herbert, Thomas Onslow, Richard
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London