British Navy - George of Denmark, Prince, (1653-1708)
Prince Consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain. Document signed ("George")
£475
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST
Description
One page, folio, with scalloped top edge, Office of the Lord High Admiral, 3rd February 1704, attractive, partially printed document; issued by Prince George in his capacity as Lord High Admiral, as a ship's passport. The document relates to the ship "Marleborough Gally of Bristoll William Freake Mar., burthen about one hundred & sixty tuns, mounted with Twelve Guns and Navigated with Thirty Men", stating that she may 'passe with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandizes without hindrance, seizure or Molestation'
Footnote
Note: A Rare Ship's Passport.