1. Add MS 37653
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 37653
- Title:
- "SIGNALS and Instructions in Addition to the General Printed Sailing and Fighting Instructions." Printed, with copious MS. alterations and additions, signed by Adm. Sir G. B. Rodney, dated "on board H.M.S. Sandwich at Spithead, 18th Dec. 1779" (on his appointiment to command the fleet for the West lndies), and addressed to Capt. [John] Doughlas, of H.M.S. Terrible. An article (printed) by Julian S. Corbett in The Times, 19 Dec. 1905, is annexed (f. 20), in which it is shown that the Instruct...
- Scope & Content:
- Rear-Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney 1782: Sailing and Fighting Instructions: 1779.: Signed. Navy; England: Sailing and Fighting Instructions, circ. 1760-1778, printed, with additions by Adm. Rodney: 1779. Captain John Douglas, RN: Fighting Instructions addressed to, by Adm...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item