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Description: | A 32 page contract for Ganges (1782), a 74-gun Third Rate two-deckers, between the Admiralty and Randall, Grey and Brent of Rotherhithe in the county of Surrey, signed and dated 19 May 1778. The Contract also includes the dimensions for Berwick (1775), and an unknown warship, possibly for comparison purposes. (Condition of item very fragile).
Green ink - For Berwick (1775) possible for comparison purpose as she was bult at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Red ink - As by Mr Hunt (Surveyor of the Navy) dimensions match Ganges (1782) as does contract date she was ordered
Black ink - Not certain as to source of dimensions
(Box container - ADMB0773) | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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