690 Extract from Stalkartfs Naval Architecture. 



The three first of the following CERTIFICATES are 

 signed by some of the most eminent SHIP-BUILDERS in 

 this KINGDOM, and the last is signed by a gentleman 

 well known in the world as a mathematician. 



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I, HAVING seen and examined a draught of a frigate 

 proposed by Mr. Thompson, to be built by private 

 subscription, am of opinion that the said frigate is 

 likely to sail faster than any ship on the present con- 

 struction in the Navy ; and likewise that she promises 

 to be stiff under sail, carry her guns well, and be a 

 good sea-boat. And I think that many advantages 

 will probably be derived to the public from the ex- 

 periment. 



W. WELLS. 



LONDON, April 14, 1780. 



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I, HAVING seen and examined a draught of a frigate 

 proposed by Mr. Thompson, to be built by private sub- 

 scription, am of opinion that the said frigate is likely to 

 sail faster than any ship on the present construction in 

 the Navy ; and likewise that she promises to be stiff 

 under sail, carry her guns well, and be a good sea- 

 boat. And I think that many advantages will probably 

 be derived to the public from the experiment. 



JOHN HALLETT. 



LONDON, April 14, 1780. 



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HAVING seen and examined the drawing of a frigate 

 upon a new construction, proposed by Mr. Thompson, 



