Regarding effect of high tides and launching of frigate Constitution
Document 1797Discusses the timing of the launching and the tides of October. They may not be reliable enough. High tides of present month are better. However, consider that work could be done most cheaply on the stocks and venture a delay until October if it will save expenses.
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Letterbook
Description
Discusses the timing of the launching and the tides of October. They may not be reliable enough. High tides of present month are better. However, consider that work could be done most cheaply on the stocks and venture a delay until October if it will save expenses.
Date
09/10/1797
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797091015055
Page start
265
Notable persons
George Claghorne
Claghorn
naval constructor
Navy Constructor
Secretary War
James McHenry
Josiah Fox
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Boston
Notable items
frigate Constitution
stocks
high tide