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Navy Debt Debate Over Winter Pay for Seamen
Jans 33 Lords debated the navy debt caused by keeping seamen on winter pay rather than discharging them. Earl Cowper moved to read Navy Commissioners papers on ship numbers, while Lord Torrington argued winter pay ensured spring readiness. A motion to not pay off ships on return was voted negative amid concerns of long term excess costs.
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Earl Cowper
Buleick
Mediterranean
Lord Torrington
Royal Navy