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'Elizabeth' (1769); 'Resolution' (1770); 'Cumberland' (1774); 'Berwick' (1775); 'Bombay Castle' (1782); 'Defiance' (1783); 'Powerful' (1783); 'Swiftsure' (1787). Scale: 1:48.
Circa March 1766
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'Resolution' (1770). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed (and approved) for building 'Resolution' (1770), a 74-gun Third Rate two-decker, at Deptford Dockyard. Signed by Thomas
22 September 1766
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'Worcester' (1769); 'Stirling Castle' (1775); 'Lion' (1777) [alternative spelling: Lyon]. Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Worcester' (1769), 'Stirling Ca
Circa May 1766
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. lines & profile
1766
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. lines & profile
1766
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. Mariners used dividers for measuring distances on charts. This pair is made of wood, with a brass screw and fixing plate and steel points. The year 1766 is roughly inscribed on the handle, as are a number of other motifs, possibly someone’s initia
1766
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. rudder
1766
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Adam Silo. Print
1766
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Carysfort (1766). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, longitudinal half breadth for Carysfort (1766), a 28-gun, Six th Rate Frigate building at Sheerness Dockyard.
circa 1766
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Carysfort (1766). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the half breadth plans for the quarterdeck, forecastle, upper deck, lower deck, and full-breadth plan for the fore & aft platforms for Carysfort (1766), a 28-gun, Sixth Rate Frigate building at Sheerness Dock
1766
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Carysfort (1766). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Carysfort (1766), a 28-gun, Six th Rate Frigate building at Sheerness Dockyard.
1766
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Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766. Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766. Obverse: A tiger (left), and a lion (right), sitting opposite one another. Legend: 'AFFRICA TYGRIS
1766
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Halfpenny token commemorating the repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766. Halfpenny token commemorating the repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766. Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) in a tie-wig (left). Legend: 'THE RESTORER OF COMMERCE 1766:
1766
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Medal commemorating William V of Nassau, Stadtholder and Admiral. Medal commemorating William V of Nassau, Stadtholder and Admiral. Obverse: Bust of William V in a short wig and coat (right). Legend: 'WILH. V . D . G . PR . AR . ET . NASS . TOT . BEL
1766
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Men-of-War at Plymouth. This view shows a squadron commanded by a Vice-Admiral of the Red coming down the Hamoaze, outward bound from Plymouth. The view is from near Torpoint, on the Cornwall side, looking north-west towards Plymouth Dockyard before it wa
1766
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Otter (1767). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail and scroll figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for Otter (1767), a 14-gun Ship Sloop. The quarterdeck has been extended forward to the main mast and the sheer a
Circa June 1766
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Otter (1767). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with scroll figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed for Otter (1767), 14-gun Ship Sloop. Signed by Thomas Slade [Surveyor of the Navy, 1755-1771].
5 May 1766
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Otter (1767). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile proposed (and approved) for the Otter (1767), a 14-gun Ship Sloop to be built at Deptford Dockyard.
Circa June 1766
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Portland (1770). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed (and approved) for Portland (1770), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-decker. The plan includes a table of the mast and yard dimensions. Signed by Joh
24 March 1766
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Return of a fleet into Plymouth Harbour. A depiction of Plymouth showing a fleet under an admiral of the blue squadron returning with a prize, in a topsail breeze, with views over Plymouth Sound. In the foreground is Firestone Bay, with Drake's Islan
1766
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Salisbury (1769). Scale: 1:48. A copy of a plan dated 5 May 1766, showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for Salisbury (1769), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-decker as built at Chatham Dockyard. The plan includes proposed alteratio
January 1770
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Salisbury (1769). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with quarter decoration, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed (and approved) for Salisbury (1769), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, to-decker. Signed by Thomas Slade [Surveyor of the Navy, 17
24 March 1766
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Salisbury (1769); Centurion (1774). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines and longitudinal half-breadth for Salisbury (1769) and later for Centurion (1774), both 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-deckers.
Circa May 1766
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Tamar (1758). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, an outboard profile and plan view of the Tamar (1758), a 16-gun ship sloop. The plan specifically illustrates the jury rudder made on the return voyage to Britain after she lost her rudder through e
1766
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[Part of south coast of Newfoundland including Fortune Bay]. Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca.1:225 000]. Cartographic Note: Border graduated for latitude. Rhumb lines. Variation shown. Soundings. Contents Note: Key to symbols. 3 insets, Inset: Gr
1766
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A View of the Harbour of St Philips Castle for the Entrance to the Town of Mahon in the Island of Minorca with all the different Coves and Islands &c. Print
17 Feb 1766
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'Industry' (fl. 1765). No scale. A plan showing the sections at frame twelve and at the midships for the 'Industry' (fl. 1765), a 6-gun brig to lie in the Bar of Senegal, as a floating battery.
3 March 1766
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'Industry' (fl. 1765). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the fore, aft, and lower aft platforms for the 'Industry' (fl. 1765), a 6-gun brig to lie in the Bar of Senegal, as a floating battery.
3 March 1766
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'Industry' (fl. 1765). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile, upper deck, and lower deck for the 'Industry' (fl. 1765), a brig, as proposed for fitting as a floating battery to lay within the Bar of Senegal and to carry six
3 March 1766
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'Industry' (fl.1765). No scale. A plan showing the sections at frames fifteen, nine, F, and M for the 'Industry' (fl.1765), a 6-gun brig to lie in the Bar of Senegal, as a floating battery.
3 March 1766
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'Prince George' (1772). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Prince George' (1772), a 90-gun First Rate, three decker. Signed by Thomas Slade [Surveyor of the Navy, 1755-1771].
11 August 1766
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To Henry Van Sittart.... this View of the Cape of Good Hope.... is presented. Hand-coloured.
15 Nov 1766
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