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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing a half midship section with details illustrating the method of attaching the deck beams to the sides for 'Boyne' (1810), and later for 'Union' (1811), both 9
August 1808
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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for 'Boyne' (1810) and 'Union' (1811), both 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building at Portsmouth and Plymouth Dockyards respectively.
January 1808
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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the middle deck for 'Boyne' (1810), and later for 'Union' (1811), both 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building at Portsmouth and Plymouth Dockyards respec
January 1808
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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore and aft platforms for 'Boyne' (1810), and later for 'Union' (1811), both 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building at Portsmouth an
January 1808
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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for 'Boyne' (1810), and later for 'Union' (1811), both 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building at Portsmouth and Plymouth D
January 1808
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'Boyne' (1810); 'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for 'Boyne' (1810), and later for 'Union' (1811), both 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building at Portsmouth and Plymouth Dockyards respect
January 1808
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'Impregnable' (1810). Scale 1:24. Plan showing the midship section illustrating the method of fitting the beams to the sides of 'Impregnable' (1810), a 90-gun Second Rate, three-decker.
June 1808
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'Milford' (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Milford' (1809), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker. The plan may represent her as fitted at Ply
Circa 1809
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'Milford' (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with internal elevations of the store rooms and cabins, for 'Milford' (1809), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker.
3 October 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plans, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Signed by William Rule [Survey
March 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813] an
May 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Signed by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy] and Henry Peake [Survey
May 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore and aft platforms for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Na
May 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy] and Henr
May 1808
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'Rippon' (1812). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for building 'Rippon' (1812), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Bursledon by Messrs Blake and Scott. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy] and Henry Peake [Surveyo
May 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the middle deck for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore and aft platforms for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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'Union' (1811). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for 'Union' (1811), a 98-gun Second Rate, three-decker, building Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
April 1808
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. A mourning sampler framed in oak. Worked in various techniques of cross stitch, satin stitch and long and short stitch in green and yellow silks. The design is of two large flower sprays with the maker's name between them: 'MARY GILL Born 7th
1808
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. deck NMM, Progress Book, volume 6, folio 354, states that 'Didon' arrived at Plymouth Dockyard on 11 May 1811, had her copper removed and middle to large repairs done. She was taken to pieces in August 1811.
1808
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. deck NMM, Progress Book, volume 6, folio 539 states that 'Muros' arrived at Plymouth Dockyard in April 1806, and was docked on 8 April 1807. Her copper was repaired and she was undocked on 9 May 1807, sailing on 18 July having been fitted.
1808
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. deck
1808
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. deck, orlop
1808
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. deck, quarter & forecastle
1808
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. head
1808
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. Inboard profile plan
1808
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. inboard works, expansion of
1808
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. lines
1808
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. lines & profile NMM, Progress Book, volume 6, folio 539 states that 'Muros' arrived at Plymouth Dockyard in April 1806, and was docked on 8 April 1807. Her copper was repaired and she was undocked on 9 May 1807, sailing on 18 July having
1808
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. lines & profile
1808
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. Lower deck plan
1808
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. outboard works, expansion of
1808
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. Presentation sword. Owned by Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). The hilt consists of a pommel in the shape of a human head with coronet. The guard is two blocks joined by a chain and two ropes in which is set a small tablet depicting Neptune and Perseus. The
1808
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. profile
1808
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. sail
1808
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. Scabbard for presentation sword. Owned by Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets and chape richly embossed with naval trophies. There are rings in the form of dolphins on the top and mid lockets. The scabbard is ins
1808
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. section
1808
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. section, midship
1808
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. stern
1808
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. Upper deck plan
1808
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A Chinese junk in the Bocca Tigris of the Pearl River [Canton]. Signed by artist. A view of what appears to be an Amoy trading junk in the Humen (or to Europeans the Bocca Tigris or Bogue) the fortified narrows where the Pearl River up to Canton meets t
1808
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A convoy departing, accompanied by a frigate [possibly the 'Triton']. Signed by artist 'N. Pocock f. 1808' lower left
1808
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A Perspective View of the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich. See PAD2207, of which this is presumably a re-engraving rather than vice-versa. PvdM 9/05 A slightly different view of the Royal Hospital Greenwich, after a work by William Fabian, c. 1830
after 1808?
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Abolition of the Slave Trade. An engraving designed and dedicated to Prince William, Duke of Gloucester with the caption, ‘Britannia trampling on the emblems of slavery, holding a banner declaring the abolition and attending to the voice of justice
1808
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Captain William Rogers, b. 1783. A head-and-shoulders portrait to left wearing a black coat, black neckerchief and stock and white collar and cravat. The portrait is refreshingly direct and was probably done from life. Captain William Rogers of the &lsquo
1808
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Chart of the Island of Paros by le Comte de Choisuel-Gouffier published by Capt. T. Hurd R.N. Hydrographer to the Admiralty 1808. Single sheet. Engr. Scale: [ca.1:100 000]. Cartographic Note: Ungraduated. Contents Note: Inset: Port of Naussa [ca. 1:25 000
1808
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Chart shewing the track of His Majesty's ship Centaur Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood K.B. from England to Madeira and back. Single sheet. Coloured manuscript in ink and watercolour. Scale: [circa 1:5,500,000]. The daily wind directions are shown beside
1808
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Dauntless (1808); Jalouse (1809); Serpent (cancelled 1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the fore & aft platforms for Dauntless 91808), Jalouse (1809) and Serpent (cancelled 1810), all 16-gun Ship Sloops.
April 1808
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Dauntless (1808); Jalouse (1809); Serpent (cancelled 1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile with alterations to the quarterdeck and carronade ports for Dauntless (1808), Jalouse (1808) and Serpent (cancelled 1810).
April 1808
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Dauntless (1808); Jalouse (1809); Serpent (cancelled 1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck plan for Dauntless 91808), Jalouse (1809) and Serpent (cancelled 1810), all 16-gun Ship Sloops. The plan includes alterations that were to be conformed
April 1808
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Dauntless (1808); Jalouse (1809); Serpent (cancelled 1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck for Dauntless (1808), Jalouse (1809) and Serpent (cancelled 1810), all 16-gun Ship Sloops.
April 1808
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Dauntless (1808); Jalouse (1809); Serpent (cancelled 1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck plan for Dauntless (1808), Jalouse (1809) and Serpent (cancelled 1810), all 16-gun Ship Sloops. The plan includes an additional after bulkhead within th
1808
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Dotterel (1808) [Alternative spelling: Doterel]. Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body pan with stern board outline, sheer lines with scroll figurehead/fiddlehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Dotterel (1808), an 18-gun Brig Sloop (Brigantine) building
28 January 1808
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Gorgon (1785). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Gorgon, a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, as fitted as an Hospital Ship at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1801-1816].
25 July 1808
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Gorgon (1785). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for Gorgon, a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, as fitted as an Hospital Ship at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the layout of the cradles and the various cabins, storerooms, and washrooms. S
25 July 1808
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Gorgon (1785). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore & aft platforms for Gorgon, a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, as fitted as an Hospital Ship at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1801-181
25 July 1808
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Gorgon (1785). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Gorgon, a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, as fitted as an Hospital Ship at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich Dockyard, 1801-1816].
25 July 1808
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Gorgon (1875). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the spar deck (quarterdeck and forecastle with covered waist) for Gorgon, a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, as fitted as an Hospital Ship at Woolwich Dockyard. Signed by Edward Sison [Master Shipwright, Woolwich D
25 July 1808
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Illustration to Falconer's Shipwreck. Technique includes etching.; Hand-coloured.; Plate XI. Page 58.
1808
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Illustration to Falconer's Shipwreck. Technique includes etching.; Plate XV. Page 90.
1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the fore & aft platforms for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. The plan includes alterations to lengthen the quarterdeck and include additional gun por
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. The plan is annotated with extra quarterdeck gun ports and a note on the gang
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the stern board above the waterline for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. Initialled by William Rule [Surveyor of the Navy, 1793-1813].
31 May 1808
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Jalouse (1809). Scale: 1:6. Plan showing the beams attached to the side of the ship on Jalouse (1809), a 16-gun Ship Sloop with quarterdeck and forecastle, building at Plymouth Dockyard. The plan includes alterations in red ink, which was sent to Plymou
4 November 1808
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Lighterman's badge. Lighterman's badge. An engraved plate. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of a boat under sail with a lee board, one man in the stern. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath. Legend: 'JOHANNES . Hs . HUNEVELD 30 Ap 1808
1808
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Lord Nelson. Print
1808
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Loss of His Eye Before Calvi [Nelson losing the sight of is eye at Calvi]. Technique includes engraving.
1808
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Medal commemorating Admiral Frederick Henry Chapman (1721-1808). Medal commemorating Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721-1808). Obverse: Head of Admiral Chapman with long hair (right). Legend: 'FREDR . HENR . AB CHAPMAN VICE-AMIRALIS EQV . TORQ
1808
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Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and Nelsonic Crimson Oakes. Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and Nelsonic Crimson Oakes. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (left), tie-wig, full uniform, with ribbon and
1808
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Nelson. Technique includes etching.
1808
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Nid Elvin (captured 1807) [alternative spelling: Nid Elven]. Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Nid Elvin (captured 1807), a captured Danish
Circa July 1808
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