The Autobiography of Phineas PettNavy Records Society, 1918 - 244 pages |
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... perform the functions of a master shipwright , and if not to design , at any rate to look to the upkeep of the king's ships and to watch the construction in private yards of those intended for the royal service . But if the Clerk of the ...
... perform the functions of a master shipwright , and if not to design , at any rate to look to the upkeep of the king's ships and to watch the construction in private yards of those intended for the royal service . But if the Clerk of the ...
Page xvi
... performed by the king's carpenters , whose principal function seems to have been to keep the woodwork of the royal castles in repair . In 1337 forty oaks required in the construction of a galley , then being built at Hull for Edward III ...
... performed by the king's carpenters , whose principal function seems to have been to keep the woodwork of the royal castles in repair . In 1337 forty oaks required in the construction of a galley , then being built at Hull for Edward III ...
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... performing the duties of the office known later as ' the Master Ship- wright , ' he fixed the daily rate upon the basis set forth above , but it must be borne in mind that ( as will be shown later ) this did not repre- sent the total ...
... performing the duties of the office known later as ' the Master Ship- wright , ' he fixed the daily rate upon the basis set forth above , but it must be borne in mind that ( as will be shown later ) this did not repre- sent the total ...
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... performed the duties of the post , to which , ap- script . 2 11 July 1614. He does not mention this in the manu- Probably these amounts should be multiplied by 6 . Thus in November 1591 , whilst holding office as Master Shipwright ...
... performed the duties of the post , to which , ap- script . 2 11 July 1614. He does not mention this in the manu- Probably these amounts should be multiplied by 6 . Thus in November 1591 , whilst holding office as Master Shipwright ...
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... perform the building of so great a ship when he hath performed the reparation of a small ship so ill , as of a good ship he made a bad . Further , being asked what his opinion was concern- ing the choice of the stuff , he saith it was ...
... perform the building of so great a ship when he hath performed the reparation of a small ship so ill , as of a good ship he made a bad . Further , being asked what his opinion was concern- ing the choice of the stuff , he saith it was ...
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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.