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Historic Early 18th Century Ship Sale Notice and Related Notices
A printed 1716-7 sale notice at Lloyd's Coffee House in Lombard Street describes the sale of the Prince and Princess Galley, a new ship of about 110 tons, with inventory locations in Bristol Taunton London and St James's Stairs. Included are bids, voyage details, and conditions of sale noting the ship’s dimensions and hold capacity, with accompanying legal and religious notices and a reward promise for those guilty of malicious acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parersnoffer
Harrison Royal Exchange
A. Dodd
Peacock
Lloyd’s Coffee
Lombard
St. James's Stairs
Thames
Basil Dunckly
Christopher Jones
Bristol