Reasons for an augmentation of at least twelve thousand mariners, to be employed in the merchants-service, and coasting-trade; with some thoughts on the means of providing for a number of our seamen, after the present war is finished; also to support a constant additional Marine-Force, in order to the cheaper and more expeditious decision of our future Quarrels; and to render Pressing necessary in a less degree. Also to promote the Benefit of Ship-Owners and Under-Writers; to extend, the Navigator of these Kingdoms, and to take care of the Poor who incline to a Sea-Life. Likewise, to make Provision for the Boys fitted out by the Marine-Society, when they shall be discharged from the King's Ships. With some Remarks on the Magdalen-House. In thirty-three letters to Charles Gray, Esq; of Colchester. By Mr. Hanway.

People / Organizations

• Jonas Hanway (Author)

Imprint

London: sold by R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall; J. Waugh, in Lombard-Street; and at the pamphlet-shops, M.DCC.LIX. [1759]

Publication year

1759-1759

ESTC No.

T93939

Grub Street ID

313566

Description

[2],ix,[1],127,[1]p.,table ; 4⁰

Note

Titlepage printed in red and black.