Appointment of Joshua Humphreys
Document 1794The appointment from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Joseph Humphreys as naval constructor. Specifically, Humphreys was charged with the construction of the 44 gun frigate at Philadelphia. At this date, the U.S. had no navy yards; vessels were built in private yards.
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Printed Document
Description
The appointment from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Joseph Humphreys as naval constructor. Specifically, Humphreys was charged with the construction of the 44 gun frigate at Philadelphia. At this date, the U.S. had no navy yards; vessels were built in private yards.
Date
06/22/1794
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794062200000
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Joshua Humphreys
Navy
Naval Constructor
constructor
master builder
Tench Francies
purveyor
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Southwark
Notable items
frigate
construction
Naval Act of 1794
salary
Navy Yard
vessels
public supplies
expenditure
private yards
wharves