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Joseph Newman later served as Captain of Excellent between 1845 and 1854, retiring an Admiral.
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY GUNNERY CADET'S MANUSCRIPT LOG KEPT BY JOSEPH NEWMAN WHILST AT H.M.S. EXCELLENT
using 366 numbered pages, inscribed on the title page INSTRUCTIONS FOR,THE EXERCISE AND SERVICE OF GREAT GUNS AND SHELLS as taught on board H,M,Ship EXCELLENT Joseph Newman, with technical details, tables and diagrams throughout, quarter calf with marbled boards (some wear to top of spine) -- 9 x 8in. (23 x 20cm.)
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using 366 numbered pages, inscribed on the title page INSTRUCTIONS FOR,THE EXERCISE AND SERVICE OF GREAT GUNS AND SHELLS as taught on board H,M,Ship EXCELLENT Joseph Newman, with technical details, tables and diagrams throughout, quarter calf with marbled boards (some wear to top of spine) -- 9 x 8in. (23 x 20cm.)
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