Calculation of the cost of constructing ships of war
Document 1793An influential shipbuilder calculates the cost of building and maintaining a frigate for the United States. Estimates 23 pounds per ton.
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Mr Humphreys Cal-
culation of the Cost
of Ships of War —
16th Decemr
1793
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24. 1894. B.F.O. 401310.]
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Document Signed
Description
An influential shipbuilder calculates the cost of building and maintaining a frigate for the United States. Estimates 23 pounds per ton.
Date
12/16/1793
Author
Collection
Document number
1793121690001
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Notable persons
Joshua Humphreys
tradesmen
carpenter
smith
joyner
joiner
boatbuilder
painter
plumber
cooper
mast maker
rigger
sail maker
chandler
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Frigates
ships
ships of war
calculations
costs
frigate construction
tonnage
build
fit
carpenter's bill
mast
sail
rigging