The Autobiography of Phineas PettNavy Records Society, 1918 - 244 pages |
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Page xlvi
... sides of the ship against wind and water . ' Unfortunately his account , ' billam suam inde factam , ' is no longer in existence . This work was possibly carried out at Portsmouth , where the Regent had been fitted for the Ex- pedition ...
... sides of the ship against wind and water . ' Unfortunately his account , ' billam suam inde factam , ' is no longer in existence . This work was possibly carried out at Portsmouth , where the Regent had been fitted for the Ex- pedition ...
Page lx
... side of the Groyne , he was alleged to have said that ' he could not adventure the ship by his directions for that she was no part of the fleet , ' in reply to which allegation he swore that to the best of his recollection no such words ...
... side of the Groyne , he was alleged to have said that ' he could not adventure the ship by his directions for that she was no part of the fleet , ' in reply to which allegation he swore that to the best of his recollection no such words ...
Page lxviii
... on another plank upon the side of her ( which is called plank upon plank ) . The other , which is more eminent , and more properly furring , is to rip off the first his first repairing and furring of them he doubts not Ixviii INTRODUCTION.
... on another plank upon the side of her ( which is called plank upon plank ) . The other , which is more eminent , and more properly furring , is to rip off the first his first repairing and furring of them he doubts not Ixviii INTRODUCTION.
Page lxxiv
... sides , he Notting- ham , Worcester , handed the matter over to a committee and Suffolk , composed of the Lord High Admiral and two of the great officers of State . In theory , no doubt , the selection of the Admiral to superintend such ...
... sides , he Notting- ham , Worcester , handed the matter over to a committee and Suffolk , composed of the Lord High Admiral and two of the great officers of State . In theory , no doubt , the selection of the Admiral to superintend such ...
Page lxxv
... side of the questions at issue - it is not surprising that Waymouth bored them beyond endurance , with the result that in the end ' they found the business in every part and point so excellent . ' Northampton's anger at the result was ...
... side of the questions at issue - it is not surprising that Waymouth bored them beyond endurance , with the result that in the end ' they found the business in every part and point so excellent . ' Northampton's anger at the result 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.