Different Measurements for Frigates

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Different Measurements for Frigates

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.

year created

1795

month created

10

day created

10

sent from location

Philadelphia

in collection

notable person/group

Captain Thomas Truxtun
Timothy Pickering
Barry
Talbot
captain
Humphreys

notable location

Philadelphia
War Office
Baltimore
Navy yard

notable item/thing

mast
yard
frigate
ship
mizenmast
fallant
cross jack yard
top sail

notable idea/issue

construction
building
measurements
cost

document number

1795101014000

number of pages

2

Document instances

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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: Naval Documents of Barbary Wars [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Timothy Pickering Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient Captain Thomas Truxtun [unknown] [n/a]