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Enquiry into Navy Mismanagement and Publick Charge
In 1720 emplyd seamen numbered 2201 more than 1714 and 2627 more than 1698, wages rose and ship officers increased. Protest notes pay abuses, extra captains, lieutenants placed on half-pay, double or higher pay for flags, and unestablished orders by the Crown. Calls for parliamentary inquiry and restraint in future sessions.
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Prigg Offtedes
Flaggs
Strafforda
Bpistol
Coviper
North and Grey
Viey
Fra
Rofem Retheril
Ereiefiriens
Coagpton
Aylesford
Guilford
St Pieces
Compton
Alef