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These are lists prepared by the Prince's Council and sent to the
Secretary of State, shewing the men and guns services, stations,
orders to and movements of the various vessels in the Royal
Navy. The first list in this period is dated 2 July, 1702,
and is enclosed in a letter of 3 July from Burchett to
Nottingham, which will be found set out above, pp. 162, 163. |
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The lists are generally dated from the Admiralty Office,
so it is not thought necessary to repeat this address, but
the date of each list is given, and in each case the most
important movements, combinations or orders are briefly
summarised. |
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From S.P. Dom., Naval 111:— |
| 9 July. |
Similar to the list enclosed in Burchett's letter to
Nottingham of 3 July, 1702, q.v. above, pp. 162, 163. Ships
are added to cruize off Lynn, Boston and Cromer.—Pp. 581–3. |
| 16 July. |
Similar to foregoing.—Pp. 585–7. |
| 23 July. |
Similar to the list of 16 July, above, q.v. A list of ships
under Sir Cloudesley Shovell is broken up, and the orders
to various ships are given. The unmanned ships at Portsmouth
and Blackstakes are manning, or ordered to man, again. Details
as to the Dunkirk squadron and the movements of the various
ships detailed for convoys.—Pp. 589–91. |
| 30 July. |
Similar to foregoing. Mentions the ships which are at
sea with Sir C. Shovell or to join him. The unmanned vessels
&c. [as above at 23 July]. Details of convoys.—Pp. 593–5. |
| 5 Aug. |
This list gives names of the ships of the first tour rates,
which, according to the best judgment that can be made
thereof, may with the usual refittings be in a condition for the
next year's service at sea. The list is similar to the first part
of that calendared below at 26 August, 1702 [q.v.]. It shews
which of these ships are in sea pay, and which are fit for sea, under
repair or building. |
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The following is an abstract of the list:— |
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Rate. |
In sea pay. |
Fit for sea. |
Under Repairs. |
Building. |
Totals. |
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1 |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
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2 |
7 |
– |
1 |
– |
8 |
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3 |
41 |
1 |
1 |
– |
43 |
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4 |
58 |
– |
3 |
5 |
66 |
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Pp. 549–51. |
| 6 Aug. |
See the list of 30 July, 1702. No important addition.—Pp. 597–9. |
| 13 Aug. |
See the last list. Some of Sir C. Shovell's ships have been
ordered to cruise off Cape Clear. Otherwise no change.—Pp. 601–3. |
| 20 Aug. |
Similar to foregoing.—Pp. 605–7. |
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From S.P. Dom., Naval 111.— |
| 26 Aug. |
Shews what ships may be in a condition for service next
year, with the number of men established for them at their
highest complements. |
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Gives the number of ships of each rate, the names of each
ship, and the number of men for each, from the Sovereign with
880 men to the tow boats with two. Totals, 269 vessels and
53,806 men.—Pp. 541–7. |
| 27 Aug. |
Similar to that of 20 Aug. Cruisers in the Soundings. Swallow
gone to Humber mouth. Postilion prize fitting out at Dover.—Pp. 609–611. |
| 24 Sept. |
Sir C. Shovell's fleet at Spithead, Portsmouth and the Downs.
Other ships moved from one station to another. The
"Dunkirke squadron," with Captain Beaumont and the ships
going to join him. Position and movements of the various
convoys and guardships.—Pp. 613–615. |
| 26 Sept. |
Thirty ships with Sir George Rooke. Twenty with ViceAdmiral Benbow. Sixty-nine at home. |
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Names given and an abstract shewing their ratings. Out of
the sixty-nine (five of which are only to be ready for next
summer's service), the following trades are to be provided:—Newfoundland, eight; Virginia, four; East Indies, six; Russia,
two; East Country, two; Newcastle, three; Hamburg, two;
Holland, one; Dunkirke, eight; Cape Clear, four. Falmouth,
two. Total, forty-two. So twenty-seven will remain at home
for the Channel guard.—Pp. 537–9. |
| 1 Oct. |
See the foregoing lists [at 27 Aug., 24 Sept., &c.]. Seventeen
ships gone to sea with Sir C. Shovell. Others at Portsmouth
and Plymouth refitting and to follow Shovell. Six ships (the
Dunkirk squadron) still with Captain Beaumont. Position of
the various convoys, cruizers and coast defence ships on the
coasts of England and Ireland &c.—Pp. 617–19. |
| 8 Oct. |
Similar to last. Ships gone with, or to, Shovell. Dunkirk
squadron broken up to refit or do guard duty. Repairs to other
vessels.—Pp. 621–3. |
| [12 Oct.] |
List of [part of] the Home Fleet; as previous lists,
but exclusive of the great ships to be laid up. This list
does not contain any account of the ships with Sir C. Shovell,
but states where the vessels are, whether refitting or on cruizing
or guard duty (off Holland, at Gottenburg to bring the trade
from thence, at St. Helens, Plymouth, the Downs, on the coast
of Ireland &c.). It is similar to the last portion of the weekly
lists calendared above (see 1 and 8 October supra &c.). Details
as before.—Endd. with date. Pp. 625–7. |
| 15 Oct. |
Similar to foregoing lists. Ships with Sir C. Shovell at sea.
List of those which are ordered to join him, and where they
now are. List of vessels ordered to rendezvous at the Gunfleet
and where they now are. Movements of cruisers, convoys, &c.,
guarding fisheries, convoying traders to the plantations, &c.
Details as before.—Endd. Pp. 629–31: |
| 23 Oct. |
Shovell's squadron set out. Vessels to rendezvous at the
Gunfleet. Convoys and cruizers. Details as before.—Pp. 633–6. |
| 29 Oct. |
Shovell's squadron. List of ships (eleven) gone in search of
the French vessels from Dunkirk. One vessel at the Gunfleet.
Three with Captain Beaumont in Holland. Cruisers and convoys.
Details as before.—Endd. Pp. 641–3. |
| 5 Nov. |
Dunkirk Squadron. Five vessels under Captain Fowlis. Three
others ordered to join them. |
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Vessels returned from Cadiz and ordered to Portsmouth.
Convoys and cruizers. Details as before.—Pp. 645–7. |
| 11 Nov. |
Similar to that of 4 November, 1702, supra, p. 287. Gives
details of work done [apparently between 4 and 11 November]
on the various vessels.—Pp. 525, 526. |
| 20 Nov. |
Usual list, with stations and orders (exclusive of the big ships,
which are to be laid up). |
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Ships at Spithead, Portsmouth, the Downs, the Nore &c.
Convoys to Newfoundland. Two vessels at Lisbon. |
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Many of the ships are in harbour for repairs or refitting. Six
French ships taken at Vigo [names given] have been ordered
to the Nore or to stay at Spithead. Details as before.—Pp. 649–52. |
| 27 Nov. |
Ships at Spithead, at Portsmouth and ordered to Plymouth
or refitting. Nine vessels designed and fitting for the East
Indies. Five vessels ordered to intercept the grande partie
coming from Dunkirk. Ships under repair or coming home
Convoys and cruisers. Details as before. The list is exclusive
of the great ships which are to be laid up.—Pp. 653–6. |
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Also another list of sixteen ships of 80, 70, 60 or 50 guns. These
need 2,983 men.—P. 657. |
| 3 Dec. |
Ships ordered to remain at the Nore, Spithead &c. Eight
vessels provisioning at Portsmouth and elsewhere and designed
for Lisbon. Five vessels fitting out for the East Indies. Nine
vessels ordered from different places to strengthen the Hamburg
and East Country convoys. Other convoys and cruisers.
Details as before.—Pp. 665–8. |
| 10 Dec. |
Similar to last. Details as before.—Pp. 669–72. |
| 17 Dec. |
Similar to foregoing lists. Excludes the great ships. Vessels
designed for Lisbon and the West and East Indies. Vessels to
strengthen the Hamburg and Eastland convoy. Vessels ordered
to intercept "the grande partie." Movements of the various
convoys and cruisers. Details as before.—Pp. 673–6. |
| 24 Dec. |
Similar to last. Movements of the various convoys and
cruisers. Ships refitting &c. Details as before.—Pp. 677–80. |
