Different Measurements for Frigates
Document 1795Hoped Truxtun would meet with Mr. Humphreys to discuss mast and yard dimensions, but meeting failed. Enclosed statement for different calculations, all exceed dimensions specified by Truxtun. Enclosed statement copied.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Hoped Truxtun would meet with Mr. Humphreys to discuss mast and yard dimensions, but meeting failed. Enclosed statement for different calculations, all exceed dimensions specified by Truxtun. Enclosed statement copied.
Date
10/10/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1795101014000
Notable persons
Captain Thomas Truxtun
Timothy Pickering
Barry
Talbot
captain
Humphreys
Notable locations
Philadelphia
War Office
Baltimore
Navy yard
Notable items
mast
yard
frigate
ship
mizenmast
fallant
cross jack yard
top sail