In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

The Navy Board is unable to supply a ship to serve as a Hulk at Cadiz other than by buying one. They have however identified the JOSEPH in the Thames which is for sale. Instructions are given to buy her and have her fitted out at Deptford and to advise the Admiralty on the Officers, Men and guns required to crew and equip her.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1809/79
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1694-07-10
Creator: Lowther, John; Cornwallis, Charles Rooke, George Houblon, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London