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Horatio Nelson’s passing certificate, 9 April 1777

Catalogue reference: ADM 107/6 page 386

In pursuance of the 5th April 1777, We have Examined Mr Horatio Nelson who by Certificate appears to be more than 20 Years of age, and find he has gone to Sea more than 6 Years in the Ships and Qualities under- mentioned (viz)
Raisonnable Tryumph Carcass Tryumph Seahorse Dolphin	Mid[shipman] Capt[ai]n Ser[vant] Mid[shipman] Mid[shipman] Capt[ai]n Ser[vant] Mid[shipman] Able Mid[shipman] Mid[shipman]	0.5.0.1 1.2.0.2 0.10.1.5 0.5.3.0 0.0.1.5 0.5.2.6 1.7.1.6 0.4.3.2 0.6.3.6 6.3.1.6
He produceth Journals kept by himself in the Carcass, Seahorse, Dolphin&Worcester, and Certificates from Captains Suckling, Lechridge, Farmer, Pigott & Robinson of his Diligence &c; he can splice, Knot, Reef & sail, and is qualified to the duty of an Able Seaman and Midshipman. Dated the 9 April 1777. M[aurice] S[uckling] Capt[ai]n, John Campbell. Capt[ain] Abr[aha]m North.