Letter written by Merrick, HMS IRRESISTABLE, to his nephew, 24 March 1808.

The letter was written while at Chatham.

The vessel was formerly named SWIFTSURE before being captured at the Battle of Trafalgar and has now been put into commission as a prison ship.

Record details

Item reference: AGC/M/20/10
Catalogue section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 Letter
Date made: 1808-03-24
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London