[Estimate of cost for building frigate for Dey of Algiers]

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Type

Printed Document

Description

List of materials and cost. Noted that using white oak would cause the ship to rot within three years time.

Date

06/08/1796

Document number

1796060893600

Notable persons

Joshua Humphreys
Dey
naval constructor

Notable locations

Algiers
Navy Yard

Notable items

pounders
cannon
gun
live oak
cedar
barrel
powder
ball
rammer
spunges
sponge
provisions
wages
rigging
hull
ship