Request for Information on How British Caulk Their Warships
Document 1796Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.
Date
07/22/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796072215001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Joshua Humphreys
naval agent
navy constructor
Notable locations
New York
War Office
England
Philadelphia
King's yard
Notable items
manner of caulking
ships of war
caulking
material
seams
statement
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