Regarding deviations from frigate design and settling disputes within the Navy Yard
Document 1795Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the Secretary of War. Pickering goes on to outline the authority of the superintendent in settling any disputes that threaten the good order and discipline of the ship yard.
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Letterbook
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Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the Secretary of War. Pickering goes on to outline the authority of the superintendent in settling any disputes that threaten the good order and discipline of the ship yard.
Date
04/07/1795
Author
Recipient
Repository
Document number
1795040715055
Page start
101
Notable persons
Thomas Truxton
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Captains of frigates
Naval Constructors
Superintendents of frigate construction
Truxtun
Naval Agent
Tench Francis
Purveyor
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Notable items
frigates
USS Constellation
copper bolts