The Autobiography of Phineas PettNavy Records Society, 1918 - 244 pages |
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Page ix
... hand and lent me to that purpose by his grandson Mr. Phineas , son to Captain Phineas Pett . ' The manuscript afterwards came into the pos- session of George Jackson , who was Secretary of the Navy Board in 1758 and Second Secretary of ...
... hand and lent me to that purpose by his grandson Mr. Phineas , son to Captain Phineas Pett . ' The manuscript afterwards came into the pos- session of George Jackson , who was Secretary of the Navy Board in 1758 and Second Secretary of ...
Page xvi
... hand them over to William de Kelm ( Kelham ) , the king's carpenter ( carpentario nostro ) .1 The accounts for this galley have not survived , and there is no means of ascertaining whether William de Kelm had anything to do with the ...
... hand them over to William de Kelm ( Kelham ) , the king's carpenter ( carpentario nostro ) .1 The accounts for this galley have not survived , and there is no means of ascertaining whether William de Kelm had anything to do with the ...
Page xxvi
... hands of the Petts since 1544 . It is of interest to note that the patent was not of itself sufficient to enable the patentee to enter into the office of Master Shipwright ; the - Lord High Admiral's warrant was also necessary . A ...
... hands of the Petts since 1544 . It is of interest to note that the patent was not of itself sufficient to enable the patentee to enter into the office of Master Shipwright ; the - Lord High Admiral's warrant was also necessary . A ...
Page xxx
... hands of a Master , four Wardens , and twelve Assistants . Baker , as the most noted ship- builder of the period , was rightly made the Master ; the wardenships were divided between the remaining two master - shipwrights and two of the ...
... hands of a Master , four Wardens , and twelve Assistants . Baker , as the most noted ship- builder of the period , was rightly made the Master ; the wardenships were divided between the remaining two master - shipwrights and two of the ...
Page liv
... hands set down what should be done unto her ; and therefore , good Mr. Baker , do not give so much credit to those that out of their malice do advertise you untruth con- cerning either this or any other matter , for it is supposed by ...
... hands set down what should be done unto her ; and therefore , good Mr. Baker , do not give so much credit to those that out of their malice do advertise you untruth con- cerning either this or any other matter , for it is supposed by ...
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AUTOBIOG OF PHINEAS PETT Phineas 1570-1647 Pett,W. G. (William Gordon) 1874 Perrin No preview available - 2016 |
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Page vi - SOCIETY desire it to be understood that they are not answerable for any opinions or observations that may appear in the Society's publications; the Editors of the several Works being alone responsible for the same.
Page 174 - Society was first incorporated by letters patent under the great seal of England, bearing date at Westminster the...
Page 173 - England, by his letters patent, under the great seal of England, bearing date at Westminster, the...
Page 177 - Wales had been incorporated under the style of the Master, Wardens and Commonalty of the Art or Mystery of Shipwrights of England (SP Dom.
Page xlii - -• I am credibly informed that that mystery of shipwrights for some descents hath been preserved faithfully in families, of whom the Petts about Chatham are of singular regard.
Page xlii - Majesty's navy, whose ancestors, as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, for the space of two hundred years and upwards, have continued in the same name officers and architects in the Royal Navy,' he was, it may be presumed; recording the local tradition of the Pett family.
Page 206 - ... or provided or any other matter cause or thing whatsoever to the Contrary thereof in any wise Notwithstanding...
Page 206 - ... or discharge such President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, from their offices respectively, although the yearly or other time for their respective services shall not be expired, any thing before in these presents contained to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding.
Page lxi - Chancellor of the Exchequer ; Sir Thomas Parry, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster...
Page 182 - SALTERS' HALL, OXFORD COURT, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, the Hall of the Master, Wardens, and Commonalty of the Art or Mystery of Salters.