Calculation of the cost of constructing ships of war
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Calculation of the cost of constructing ships of war
Description
An influential shipbuilder calculates the cost of building and maintaining a frigate for the United States. Estimates 23 pounds per ton.
year created
1793
month created
12
day created
16
author
in collection
notable person/group
Joshua Humphreys
tradesmen
carpenter
smith
joyner
joiner
boatbuilder
painter
plumber
cooper
mast maker
rigger
sail maker
chandler
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Frigates
ships
ships of war
calculations
costs
frigate construction
tonnage
build
fit
carpenter's bill
mast
sail
rigging
document number
1793121690001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XFK20 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75) | B:31 J: War Ships (material and cost of construction, 1793) |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XFK20a (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75) | B:31 J: War Ships (material and cost of construction, 1793) |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joshua Humphreys | [unknown] | [n/a] |