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typescript by B. Cooke `Notes on Fambridge Yacht Club', 1956

plea by John Byrde, London merchant, regarding seizure of the John Evangelist, c.1572

notes on Lester family, shipwrights, n.d.

photograph of view from Southend Pier, 1939

photographs of Southend lifeboat station, 1939

photograph of Southend Pier head, c.1930

detailed account of Southend Regatta, 1867-72

notes on Leigh port from 1867 to 1872

notes on Burnham Coast Guard and Southend coast guard, 1867-72

typescript of diary of Thomas Wiggins, ship's carpenter, on voyage to and from Hong Kong from 1876-7

copy of photograph of Lady of Lonne, paddle steamer, off Southend Pier, c.1880

list of Maldon tolls and duties, c.1815

index to Maldon shipping for 1785-c.1825, 1981

leaflet advertising paddle steamer trips from Southend Pier, 1946

photograph of Chapman lighthouse, c.1910

photographs of South Benfleet ferry boats, c.1925-30

postcard of Minima Yacht Club, Southend, c.1900

`corespondence of the family of Haddock, 1657-1719' by Henry William King, 1884, regarding naval officers, battles

photograph of the Boys of England, first Southend lifeboat, c.1879

photograph of Leigh coastguard station, c.1890

microfilm of presentment of commissioners regarding Leigh custom duties, 1696

transcripts from State Papers regarding naval matters from 1629 to 1630

copy letter from Customs Officer regarding appearance of the wreck of the Old James at Southend, 1666

lease of ferry across Thames from West Tilbury to Gravesend, 1880

bill of sale of share in the Dove, packet, 1766

bill of sale of share in the Elizabeth and Katherine, 1669

covenant associated with the Rose, St Osyth hoy, 1606

bill of sale of share in the Zephyr, sloop of Leigh, 1809

44 photographs of work of Lifeboat service on Essex coast, c.1905-67

drawing of Harwich packet boat, n.d.

index to ships' registers of Maldon for 1786-c.1805

essay on Sir Anthony Dean, naval architect, by D.S. Lowen, 1968

plan of Thomas Haven & Tide Dock, 1836

plan of Thomas Haven & Tide Dock, 1836

essays by T. Cresswell of Canvey Island of his memories of Royal and merchant navy, 1976

essay by T.W. Locke of Romford of naval base, Queenstown, Ireland, and service experiences, 1961

account of the wreck of the John Evangelist, 1576

account of model of Capt. Moody's floating forts while moored at Southend, 1869

particulars of Burnham coast guard

notes on Southend pier

notes on Southend coast guard

sketch of Harwich harbour, n.d.

newscutting of improvements at Clifftown, Southend, 1861

papers regarding bankruptcy of contractor for Harwich harbour works, 1851

extracts and transcripts regarding creating a dock at Harwich

plan of Harwich dockyard in 1681

notes on Harwich piracy

return of conveyances of land regarding title of Crown to Leigh foreshore and report of Registar of Friendly Societies regarding river bed and foreshore rights at Shoebury and Foulness, 1858

newscutting regarding Harwich lighthouse, 1928

papers regarding a Walton wreck, 1849

extracts from High Court of Admiralty records from 1524-1786

transcripts, etc of wills of Brightlingsea mariners of 1518-89

extracts from Exchequer records of sailors' wages, 1327-1538

memorial inscription of Maldon master mariner drowned, 1818

order for repair of sea wall, East Tilbury, 1587

survey with references to state of East Tilbury sea walls, 1575

microfilm of conveyance and lease of Cocket Wick Farm, St Osyth, including plan of sea wall and agreement to maintain Bush Wall Point sluice, 1859, 1868

photocopies and transcripts of letters of Major R.E.B. Crompton from Boer war, 1900, including details of troopships

microflim of diary of Robert Taylor Bull, 1908, with references to unemployed working on sea wall (see D/DU 672 for original)

list of former pupils of Brentwood School, c.1825, including ship's captain

microfilm of notes on Essex coast

microfilm of orders to Sir John Branston as Vice Admiral, 1664, 1678

microfilm of memorandum book of packet details for London to Colchester, 1749-51

papers regarding Blackwall Docks, c.1789-97

letter to shipwright regarding Irish timber for navy, 1702

Writtle and Hornchurch court memorandums, 1659-75, including references to repair of breaches in sea walls

index to crew agreements and official logbooks in British record offices, 1861-1922

photographs and drawing of Eddystone lighthouse of 1699

catalogue of Gillingham estate records at Norfolk Record Office, with mortgage of duty levied to maintain 2 lighthouses near Harwich, 1728

photocopy of Harwich probate inventory, 1538, with references to vessels, 1538

Maldon mariners' inventories, 1625, 1629

calendar of faculty for pews for Harwich collectors, 1695

microfilm of memo-book of vicar of Ramsey, with costs of building sea wall and sluice, 1695

microfilm of inquest held on coachman drowned bathing at Harwich, 1807

microfilm regarding payments for Harwich relief of mariners, 1803-8

microfilm of history of Barking, c.1900-12, with notes on embanking, Dagenham Dock scheme of 1856-70

microfilm of letters regarding claim to wreck at North Shoebury, 1781

microfilm of letter from Mrs Thomas Astle in Paris, 1 September 1816, with description of cross-Channel voyage

microfilm of Sperling family correspondence regarding voyage to St Helena, 1819

microfilm of letter from Harriet Sperling, 1818, with reference to bathing for health reasons possibly Isle of Wight, yacht racing at IOW

calendar of documents regarding Canvey Island reclamation for 1623-4

photocopies of acounts of voyages of the Rotterdam Merchant from Colchester, 1702-3

catalogue of documents regarding Mildmay sea walls in the sixteenth century

proposal by Newgate prisoner to close Dagenham Breach, 1717

list of Maldon port records

petition for pension by distressed seaman, 1607

paper by Clerk of Peace regarding impressment of seamen, 1707

petition from disabled mariner, 1708; letters of Lord Lieut. and Privy Council, 1707, with reference to naval affairs

petition from disabled mariner, 1672

deposited plan of East and West India Dock extension, Tilbury, 1881

Harwich hearth tax for the lighthouse, 1671

handbill advertising Navy Days at H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness, 1948

sessions for levying able-bodied and idle persons for naval service, 1795

photograph of Walton Pier, c.1890

commissions, corresondence and accounts of Essex Vice-Admiralty, 1795-1848

letter regarding Burnham wrecks, 1848

letter regarding wreck near Harwich, 1845

returns of Casualties, 1804, including of volunteers

repairs of seamen claiming exemption from ballot to Admiralty, 1803-10

notes of business conducted in county under Navy Act of 1795, 1786-7

Privy Council precepts regarding straggling seamen, 1756-9

abstracts of Crouch Harbour Authority annual accounts, 1975-8

Corporation of Trinity House: plans of Stoneness Lightnouse, West Thurrock, 20th cent.

Thames Barge Sailing Trust: minutes, log books and papers c. 1940-2000.

papers, extracts and other material used in preparation of The Great Tide, 1953

minute book and other papers of the Fambridge Yacht Club, 1898-1914, including description of yachts

Excise office permit for James Goslin to transport wine through Colchester, 1829

plans of Shoeburyness Coast Guard Station, 1924

deed regarding agreement for lighthouses and beacons at Harwich, 1706

plans of Southend pier, c.1823, c.1830, showing lighthouse

accounts of Sewers Commissioners comprising D, Dengie Levels; F, Fobbing Levels; H, Havering Levels; N, Foulness Island Levels; R, Rainham Levels; T, Tendring Levels; Z, Bowers Gifford, Hadleigh and Heigh Levels, Canvey and Wallasea Levels; L, drainage boards; C, river Roding catchment board

voucher for work on Mersea Island sea walls, 1758-9

references to repair of Tibury sea wall, eighteenth century

papers regarding erection of tablet in St John's Church, Southend, in memory of men of Thames Naval Control, 1945-6

address book of members of local yacht and sea-angling clubs, Southend, c.1912

list of licensed watermen, Southend, c.1912

prospectus of the Thames Haven Dock and Railway Co., c.1847

broadsheet headed `Reasons against the re-committal of the Commercial Dock Bill', 1817

correspondence regarding alleged overcrowding on SS Sea Swallow from Sheerness to Gravesend, 1881

Southend Local Board records regarding Lloyd's Signal Station at pier head, 1883-9

draft agreement of Lloyds regarding erection of signal station, 1883

Sadds General Trade Book, 1836-76, with details of shipping (also see 10, 13, 18 & 20)

Sadds General Trade Book, 1834-51, with details of timber imports and shipping

printed volume of customs rates and tables of duties, 1787

notes of names of naval ships, c.1912-25

accounts of timber merchant, 1799, including piles in Potman marsh

Davey, Paxman & Co. Ltd., boilermakers and diesel engine builders, Colchester: register of employees 1915-29.

insurance records relating to Maldon customs officer, 1888-94

insurance records of Sadd's timber, 1881-8, including London docks

Maldon shipping insurance records, 1875-81

accounts and correspondence of J. & W. Dudgen, shipbuilders, regarding floating bath, Southend, 1869-74

deeds of West Ham estate 1636-1181, including site of docks

commission of James, first Earl Waldegrave, as Essex Vice-Admiral, 1735

estate accounts including repairs to Langenhoe sea wall, 1849-77

verse on indecisive engagement between French and English fleets, 1703

reference to Epping Forest and navy, 1677

paper regarding irregularities in filling Waiter positions, 1816

account of Chinese drawings seized at Dover after customs evasion, c.1830

papers regarding soap-makers evading excise duty, 1786-96

drawing of Maplin lighthouse as it was in 1862, 1970

accounts of proposal for construction of Victoria Docks, 1850

deed of sale of prize ship taken in 1809, 1812

mortgages, 1860, 1865, including of the Zouave of Southampton

volume of letters and papers regarding retirement of director of Merchant Seamen's Orphanage and School, Snaresbrook, 1908

journal of trip to Rochester to attend hearing of smuggling case, 1828

order for repair of sea wall, Oil Mill Farm, Fobbery, 1850

diary of Kath. Maud Pearson, 1880-7, with details of her husband Jack's career as ship-broker

journal of John Heath Pearson's voyage on the Rutlandshire to Calcutta, 1866-7

Admiralty commission of Lieut. Marines, 1865

letter from Francis Talfourd, c.1843, with description of journey to Ipswich on the River Queen

plan of sea walls proposed in Foulness/Maplin sands reclamation scheme, 1851

drawing of Maplin lighthouse, 1862

cuttings and company reports of Orien's Steam Navigation Co., 1864-1920

quit claim including agreement regarding Northers and Southers sea walls, 1655

Impartial Protestant Mercury, 1681, with references to shipping

probate inventory of John Duckenfield of Buttsbury, 1677, with share in the Anne of London

diary of George Porteous of Saffron Walden, 1888, with reference to engineer on SS Knarwake, 1888

letter regarding subscriptions to Royal Harwich Yacht Club, 1857

printed view of the Thames Haven Dock by H.E. Kendall and plan, c.1835

conveyance of share in the Sherborne, frigate, at Portsmouth, 4 February 1710

letters of marque granted to Job Lepper, commander of the Hawke, cutter of Arundel, Sussex, 1803-6

affidavit of Abraham Johnson of London regarding voyage of his brother Abraham to Antigua with Capt. Edward Thompson, 1664

delivery notes for chalk brought on the Mary from Northfleet, Kent, used to repair sea wall at Small Ports Farm, Foulness, 1813, 1815

delivery notes for chalk brought on the Mary from Roschers Chalk Wharf, Northfleet to Foulness, 1814-15

Royal Hotel billhead with illustration of horse-drawn bathing machines, Southend, 1813

bills for repairs to sea walls and gutters at Barking, 1809-1921

Foulness manorial papers regarding wrecks, 1580-1805

Foulness manor claim regarding sea walling, 1787

printed notice of jurisdiction of Cinque Ports regarding right of wreck in Essex, 1815

papers regarding wreck of the John Evangelist on Shoebury Sands, 1576-7

recurring references in Foulness manorial papers relating to foreshore rights, wrecks, 1576-1918, including of the John Evangelist of 1576

letter from the Office of Woods regarding to proposal to enclose Waltham Forest for naval timber, 18 May 1818

map, 1875, showing Kangaroo, Burnham coast guard ship, 1875

deeds regarding West Thurrock sea wall, counter wall and breach, 1750

mortgage of the William & Mary, smack of Burnham, 1767

journal possibly by R.T. Hughes with observations on choice between French guilotine or English pressgang, 1796

draft abstract of title to Gardener's Wall, West Ham, c.1850

plans for Victoria Docks, c.1850-84

report on revenue cruisers on the Sheerness station, 1821

letter from W. Luard of HMS Semerang, between Formosa and the China coast, 1840, with lists of ships and captains

plan of Tollesbury with sea walls, 1827

Irving family rent accounts, 1871-85, including labour of sea walls

appointment of Controller of Customs at St Vincent, 1824

claim to wreck in Foulness marshes from 1284-5

covenants for repair of Burnham sea wall, 1796

liability to maintain sea wall, East Tilbury, c.1578

assignment of claim and title to property when owner at sea, 1714

outline of naval career; printed instructions to Captain of HMS Jupiter, c.1780

Colchester marine insurance rules, 1846-61

reference to sea walls on Leigh Marsh, 1729

papers regarding Victoria Dock Co. scheme, 1842-6

correspondence regarding Dagenham Dock Co., c.1865

legal papers regarding filling in part of St Saviour's Dock, Bermondsey, 1734-5

papers of Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle as commander of the Swallow, 1720-5

covenants regarding sea walls, Great Potten, 1730-1874

printed protest regarding salary cuts of Customs landing waiters, London, 1822

testimonials etc. regarding naval career of Lieut. Sperling, 1869-72

correspondence regarding naval careers for boys, 1832-60

account of duty paid at Customs House, St Petersburg, and Russian trade regulations, 1814

petition to House of Commons regarding Clacton breach and other papers, 1707

receipts of breach house, Dagenham, 1810, 1877

letters, etc., regarding Dagenham Breach Society, 1767-1841

receipted bills and invoices for refitting and arming of the Royal George at Gravesend, 1756-7

microfilm of Tillingham lease with reference to disputed right of wreck, 1587

letters from Christopher Parsons to Thomas Drew regarding shipwreck on Maplin Sands, 1781

diary of Christopher Parsons, 1874, with note of the Mumerus leaving West India Docks for Sydney

memorandum regarding unloading of vessels at Chalkwell shore, 1871

poster showing healthiness of Southend, 1871

Admiralty chart for Assembly of the Fleet at Southend, 1919

brochure advertising Palace Hotel, Southend, and Naval Review

papers of Dr Murie relating to report of Thames fisheries in 1903, 1980s - c.1994

papers relating to SS Richard Montgomery, c.1940-95, including wreck photographs, surveys, printed material

papers relating to H.M. Queen Mary's Royal Navy Hospital, Southend, 1914-19

authorization to collect beaconage tolls from vessels anchoring at Leigh, 1753

correspondence regarding transport of puppy to Canada by ship, 1943

newscutting photograph of Alexandra Yacht Club clubhouse, Southend, 1974

photographs of former Trinity House Dowling lightvessel used as Benfleet Yacht Club clubship, 1983

sale particulars of The Old Club House, Burnham, formerly of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, 1979

photographs of operations at Southend Royal Naval Reserve Wireless Training Centre, Westcliff, c.1970

annual reports of the Civil Service Lifeboat Fund for 1964 and 1967

postcards of ferry between Benfleet and Canvey Island, c.1910, c.1923

photograph of coast guard station, Southchurch, c.1912

photographs of Hullbridge Ferry and river Crouch, c.1925

glass negative of Southend Pier Head during navy visit, 1909

aerial view of Southend Pier, c.1960

official programme of Naval visit, Southend, 1909

lease of Fambridge Ferry, 1865

report of the Port of London Authority River and Docks Cruise,1960

photograph of boats at Burnham week, c.1955

official programme of Old Leigh Regatta, 1978

letter from Edward O'Bryen to Capt. Harrison, Sea Fencibles, Southend, 1801

photograph of train on Southend pier, c.1887, showing two coastguardsmen

photograph of Mayor of Southend on HMS Queen Elizabeth on arrival of Grand Fleet, Southend, 1919

photograph of Horatio William Bottomley on a captured German submarine, 1919

postcards of coastguard station, Southchurch, c.1905-35

postcards of Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hospital, Southend, c.1910

postcards of the fleet off Southend, 1909

papers regarding proposed airport and seaport at Foulness, 1970-6

obituary of Capt. R. Lewis, naval mining expert, 1994

apprenticeship indenture to Greenwich lighterman and waterman, 1814

papers of Benfleet Yacht Club, 1983-9

map of Leigh, c.1854, showing coast guard house

award of salvage money for the Diamond stranded on Chapman Head Sand, 1804

poster advertising the Margate Steam Packets, 1834

plans of m.v. Queen of the Channel, Royal Sovereign, 1951

handbill advertising steam packet service between London Bridge, Blackwall, Gravesend, Southend and Sheerness, c.1845

service papers of Henry Jackson from the Mary Ann, 1851, Tay, and Tamar, 1855, Dee, 1856, Constance and Helen Baird, 1858, Rose Ellis and the Mary Anne Folliatt, 1859, Indus, 1861-2

papers relating to Shoeburyness Royal Naval Signal and Coast Guard Station, 1899-1939

charter party of the Pioneer of Maldon to deliver coal from Hartlepool to North Famrbridge, 1881

copies of logs of the Rainbow Trumball and Somers, c.1710

photographs and postcards including 338/6, Benfleet Regatta, c.1908; 206/787, beach at Thorpe Bay, on Regatta Day, c.1925; 292/11, 229/13 & 678, Alexandra Yacht Club, Southend, 1916; 206/147 & 190, Essex Yacht Club, Leigh, c.1923, c.1950; 424/77, Alexandra Yacht Club, c.1910; 424/102-3, Nore Yacht Club, c.1920; 380/20, sailing yachts in estuary taken from Leigh, 1980; 206/634, Nore Yacht Club, c.1925; 206/543, Westcliff Yacht Club, c.1910

includes photographs, postcards and watercolours, mostly at Southend, including 141/1/11-19, various ships, c.1935-50; 245/138, of ships moored at Shellhaven, c1950; 380/6 & 315/1, Medway Queen, paddle steamer, c.1960, c.1950; 245/151; Royal Eagle, paddle steamer, 1933; 141/1/92, m.v. Prince of Wales 1955; 197/1-2, the York, c 1820; 257/3, London Belle, paddle steamer, 1906; 277/405, Royal Sovereign, Medway Queen, c.1960; 141/1/1-9, photographs of pier damage, 1908, 1933; 183/2, steam vessel, 1830; 206/730, HMS King Alfred, 1905; 206/255, Belle, c.1900; 141/1/27-41, Prittlewell, dredger, c.1939; 314/2/2, Worcester, c.1869

various photographs and postcards including 338/197, Southend lifeboat Theodore and Herbert,c.1897; 229/32, Southend lifeboat and crew, c.1900; 329/102, Theodore and Herbert, c.1887; 206/254, Dreadnought, c.1900; 206/283, Southend lifeboat, c.1950; 424/146, Southend lifeboat and crew, c.1960

debts due on naval equipment with warrants to Navy Treasurer, 1657-87

contracts for building merchant ships, 1745-74

books and accounts of Braund family, 1741-74, regarding trade to East Indies

reference to the launching of the Pearl of Wivenhoe, 1828

list of Brightlingsea men who served against the Armada, 1589

detailed estimate of cost of repair of sea wall, Bradwell, 1792

agreement regarding watercourse and Clacton sea walls, 1774

charges regarding Foulness farmers' practice of cutting gaps in sea walls, 1831-3

Frinton-on-Sea Clerk's evidence statement, petition, etc. regarding Sea Defences Bill, 1903

barge accounts, 1801-6, with harbour charges

journal of ten days spent on Thames tug, 1881

lease book of Barking Hall, 1763-81, including wrecks

letter regarding seamen captured by French privateers and released by exchange, 1812

names of sloops in unnamed port, 1813

legal correspondence with Customs House, London, regarding wreck at Great Wakering, 1810-11

letter regarding cannon at Maldon customs house, 1894

compulsory sale of part of the cargo of the Jonathan, 1818

accounts of Mrs Mary Rebow regarding Harwich lighthouse, 1796-8

receipt for making mud wall to keep out the sea at Stomaries, 1729

bill of sale of share in the Brancapeth Castle, 1825

letter regarding shares in the Andromade, Hibernia and Royal George, 1835

travelling expenses via Harwich, 1816-17, including of boats

letter from Langford merchants regarding arrival of the Clio, 1829

letter written on the Glimpse, Brightlingsea, 1884

paper regarding cost of repairs and materials to sea walls East Mersea, with reference to storm of 28 December 1821

Michaelstow Hall estate accounts including repair to sea walls, 1800-1817

plan of Commercial and East India Dock, 1835

letter referring to dispute over profits from wrecks, 1717

reference to new sluice in Thames sea wall, West Thurrock, 1615

papers regarding debt owed by collector of custom in ports of Exeter and Dartmouth, 1616

instructions to Capt. John Troughton to attack Spanish and Portugeuse shipping, 1600

custom declaration regarding access to sea walls and names of those responsible for maintenence, West Thurrock, 1462, c.1475

deposition regarding custom due on box of linen, c.1700

legal papers in Admiralty case involving Sir John Troughton, 1590

bill of sale of share in the Thorndon, 1698

accounts for repairs of West Thurrock sea walls, fifteenth century

paper regarding demise of customs and duties, c.1621

account of French, Dutch and Spanish prize ships destroyed by the English between 1793 and 1798, c.1798

accounts by London agents of wheat and carraway seeds shipped from Maldon, 1830-6

correspondence relating to repair of sea walls, West Tilbury, 1838-61

map showing old and new sea walls, Vengie and Tillingham, 1788

printed notice of compulsory purchase for Victoria Dock, West Ham, 1852

copy presentment at Court of Sewers for sea walls, Vange, 1842-3

request to agent to see to repair of sea walls

letters regarding proposal to reclaim Dengie marshes by building sea wall between Great Wakering and Bradwell, 1862-3

draft petition to Board of Customs for rebate of duty on stone imported to repair Burnham sea walls, c.1820

correspondence regarding maintenance of Barking sea walls, 1876-77

property deed relating to Maldon shipyard, 1696-1708

legal papers regarding liability for repair of sea wall, Carewdon, 1814

sale particulars of Rainham ferry, 1804

copy of order to select timber for shipbuilding, 1662

complaint regarding pressing of Hornchurch seamen, 1672

copy of Privy Council letters to JPs regarding lists of seamen, 1672

letters to Southchurch manor steward regarding vessel found on foreshore, 1876

letters regarding unclaimed wreck in North Shoebury and Southchurch manors, 1855-6

Chancery case regarding repair of sea walls of Sowe Marsh, 1620

drawing of HMS York, c.1796

customs paper relating to timber, c.1750

sale bill of ship's stores, etc., 1874

sale catalogue for West Mersea, 1875, including bathing machine

sale bill of West Mersea wreck, 1860

logbook of master of SS Kalgan of China Navigation Co., 1917

payments for labour and materials towards maintenence of sea walls, 1829-33

payments for labour and materials for maintenance of sea walls, 1829-53

probate papers, 1845-6, with references to oyster industry and Burnham vessels

legal papers regarding the Moores of Maldon and storm damage, 1805

Sheriff's quietus roll including 100s rent paid by Sir William Batten, c.1685 and sucessors, 1765, for building a lighthouse, Harwich

appointments of William Shirley and Henry Mildmay as Commissioners, 1750, with references to prize ships

correspondence and photographs of military service of F.W. Luard, RNLI, 1915-16

correspondence and service papers of Alexander Trant Luard, cadet and midshipman, 1876-80, includes references to HMS Britannia, school ship Cornwall, HMS Temeraire

poem by chief stoker on torpedo destroyer, 1915

diary of Clarissa Sandford Trant, 1815, with note of the need to hide in case ship seized by Algerians

diary account of meeting on Irish steam packet, 1828

record in private journal of launching of HMS Princess Charlotte at Portsmouth, 1825

draft letter with request for influence in obtaining Customs position, 1832

Maldon deeds, 1696-1926, with references to Fambridge ferry

sale particular of the Success, Maldon smack, 1848

Canewdon deed, 1876, with reference to Creeksea Ferry

bill of sale of the Lighter, 1833

Colchester will, 1773, with references to hoy, barge and lighter

certificate that widow of master of sloop lost at sea deserves charity, 1703

deeds, 1826, including relating to the Alert of Colchester, 1826, and the William and Charlotte, Ipswich barge, 1824

bond to H.M. Customs officers to discharge cargo of the Pleasure and Profit at Maldon, 1745

appointment of master gunner, 1699

warrant to clerk at Woolwich naval yard for exchange of boatswains, 1679

papers of Home Circuit of Oyer and Terminer, 1791, 1820

entry in compotus regarding cost of sea walls, Foulness Island, c.1400

profits of Harwich lighthouses to meet provisions of will, 1726

unnamed Mistley shipper's ledger, 1850-66, including details of ships and dues for `lights'

bargain and sale of the Dolphin of Leigh, 1806

correspondence of Lieut. Col. Rebow of Wivenhoe regarding Harwich lighthouse, 1732-1834, and other related papers

assignment of insurance due on part of the John of Lee lost at sea, 1648

agreement regarding West Thurrock sea walls and marshes, 1696

Branston family commissions as Vice Admiral, 1660, 1676

Maldon deed, 1672, with reference to sea walls, 1672

personal accounts of Nicholas Pearse of Loughton, including references to sea bathing and boat hire at Southend, c.1820

copy letters from Sir Elias Harvery from Temeraire, 1805

letters from Lady Louisa Harver's reception of news of Trafalgar, 1805

letter regarding sea wall, c.1800

notes on repairs of Beaumont sea walls, 1727

notes on Beaumont sea walls and sluices, 1841-73

notes on condition of Beaumont sea walls 1727-8

deed regarding Wakering wrecks, 1806

legal documents regarding Burnham foreshore rights, 1877-1930

diary of Charles Brogden Sperling, 1851-2, in connection with work on Dover sea walls and Whitstable harbour

personal correspondence of Charles Brogden, 1853-82, including from his brother on HMS Racoon at Plymouth regarding accompanying the Duke of Edinburgh in the Galatea

deed of assignment of shares in the Mercury, 1787

share in the Grantham, 1739

survey of West Ham, 1742, with references to liability for sea walls

reference to flooding at West Thurrock marshes after breach in sea walls, 1690

commissions by Sergeant of Admiralty of Cinque Ports, 1828, 1834

Admiralty orders regarding victualling and movement, 1801

payments for repairing Clacton sea wall, 1870-8

Admiralty commissions on the Triumph and Monkey, 1783, 1801

will of Daniel Stacey with references to ships, 1808

appointment of trustee of will of late East India Co. commander of the Henry Dundas, 1806

assurance policies of merchant ships, 1796-1804

letters regarding construction of landing stage and dock at Clacton, with plan, 1885-98

accounts of James Weller of Brightlingsea for coal, 1818-45, including details of boats

deeds of Landemere Hall Farm, including one acre of sea wall, 1790-1836

licences to allow James Wheller to dredge oysters, regulations of the Colne Fishery, 1732-1846

apprenticeship indentures of East Donyland mariners, 1829-34

papers regarding convictions of marine store dealer for selling minor articles belonging to naval stores, Harwich, 1853, 1874

appointment of principal Maldon coast officer at Rochford, 1832

copy sale particulars of Brightlinsea shipyards, 1886

patent of Henry Vint of Colchester for propelling ships, 1845

legal papers involving contract of the Elizabeth for shipping coal from Newcastle to Maldon, 1813

bills for repair and valuation of the Fox and Wave of Maldon, 1849-67

draft bills of sale of the Fox, 1827, Wave, 1848, both of Maldon

draft power of attorney regarding the Mary of Maldon, 1851-9

copy letter regarding naval timber, 1673

extracts regarding George Aotle, Captin of HMS La Virginie, 1800

exemplification of confirmation of Crown Grant of 1468 regarding rights to Admiralty, 1586

sale of cement stone for sea walls, 1828

Harwich Ship letter stamp, 1830

title deed for land at Haybridge basin along sea wall, 1852

abstract of title to ferry and right across river Crouch, 1876

plan of protective work on sea wall, South Church, n.d.

brief notes regarding navy size, c.1784

petition from New York collector of customs, c.1680

sealed orders, correspondence, etc. regarding holding office of Vice Admiral, 1795-6

letters and papers regarding lighthouses and duties payable to them, with lists of lights and tables of rates of dues, 1822-36

letters from Admiral Sir Edward Thornbrough, 1820, with details of naval career

two deeds of wharf at Springfield, 1807

accounts, 1829, including shares in Southend pier, 1829

court roll of Walton leet, 1567, including relating to wrecks

bill of sale of 1/8 part of ship built on the Thames, 1803

letters of Lord St Vincent regarding medical arrangements of the Channel Fleet, 1800

reference in Broadwood School lease to fine for Dagenham breach, 1632

bills and vouchers of Benyon estate, 1832-3, 1839-43, including repairs to sea walls

bundle of misc. commercial papers relating to the Barrington connection with the Providence Island Company, 1631-60, and the Somers Island Company, 1675, including receipts, agreements, extracts from letters and from court proceedings, description of Providence Island

notes on the Spanish Plate fleet, 1632

deeds, 1744-1817, with reference to part of a East Donyland shipyard

deeds of wharf in Leed along previous dock, 1773, 1860

deeds of land conveyed to Thames Dock Co., with plan of proposed Dagenham Dock, 1866

deeds, 1738-79, including reference to Manningtree shipyards

deed for share in the Sea Adventure of Barking, 1678

reference to maintenance of Fobbing Creek sea walls, 1822

deed of land belonging to Victoria London Dock Co., West Ham, 1854

deeds for land at Frinton for bathing machines and sale of 3 pleasure boats, 1881-97

notes on shares in shipping, c.1659

will, 1773, including sloop the Earl of Besborough, 1773

bond for delivery of coal from Newcastle to London in Harwich vessel, 1585

will of Sir Issac Rebow devises lighthouses near Harwich held of Crown, 1709

memorandum of naval services of Lieut. Cock, 1818

Admiralty seals of Lieut. Commissions, 1812-15

deed of East Donyland shipyard, 1804

bill of sale of part of the Aleppo Merchant, 1639

particulars of Burnham sea walls, 1652

particulars of Tillingham Grange, 1669, with reference to wrecks

particular of estate of Sir Peter Heyman regarding state of West Thurrock sea walls, November 1668

detailed covenants regarding use of chalk for West Thurrock sea walls, 1574-1632

covenants regarding upkeep of West Thurrock sea walls, 1674

sale of part of the Prosperous of London, 1636

deeds of Harwich fishing smacks, 1807-62

conveyance of Harwich quays, etc. to Navy Commissioners, 1653

memorandum of conviction for customs offences at Harwich, 1862

Wivenhoe accounts, 1638-53, with repair to marsh walls, 1638-53

grant of wrecks at Great and Little Wakering, 1613

bond for taking commission for the Richmond to take prizes into Scottish ports, 1672

accounts of Harwich lighthouse, 1735-77

plan of Tilbury Docks estate, 1888

covenants regarding Tolleshunt Gynes sea wall repairs, 1598

photographic negatives of bomb damage to Nare Yacht Club, Southend, 1941

photo negatives of Chief Constable of Southend with naval officers on occasion of Fleet's visit to Thames Estuary, 1937

orders of Southend County Borough police force regarding 3rd Battle Squadron visit, 1914

glass negatives of fleet at Southend, 1919

building plan of additions to Minima Yacht Club, Southend, 1897; 206/683 & 695-6, Nore Yacht Club, c.1920-35

building plan of Minima Sailing Club House, Southend, 1892

building plan of the Prittlewell lifeboat station, 1885

buildings plan of Alexandra Yacht Club clubhouse and lounge, Southend, 1883

glass negatives of Nore Yacht Club, Southend, 1920-3

glass negative of break in pier caused by three-master ship Violette, 1921

glass negative of the Koh-i-Noor, paddle steamer, 1908

glass negative of the Kingfisher, 1908

glass negatives of Southend lighthouse, 1914, 1915

glass negatives of yachts, Regatta Day, Southend, 1908

typescript of notes on history of Southend lifeboats, 1971

minutes of Southend-on-Sea Thames Navigation Committee, 1894-6

Royal Proclamation regarding piracy, 1605

copy of customs tolls and duties payable to Maldon borough, 1702

Maldon ship money writs, 1635

extracts from Maldon borough papers relating to waterbailiffs tolls from 1381-1551, made in c.1840

misc. papers relating to Maldon borough and fishing, nineteenth - twentieth centuries

misc. legal papers relating to Maldon maritime affairs including 1, copies of Admiralty Court Proceedings, 1574-1639; 2, copies of Blackwater fishery presentments, 1818; 3, copies of appointment of collector of tonnage and coal duties, water bailiff, 1810, 1761-1817; 5, 7-9, 12, 15, 17-19, papers regarding oyster fishery, 1630-1, 1766, 1818, 1836, n.d.; 10, correspondence regarding Maldon pilotage, 1815; 13, petition for free dock for Maldon fishermen, post 1869; 33-5, licenses for fishing vessels the Jubilee, Rose, Joseph & Mary of Maldon, 1816

papers regarding Maldon harbour rights, 1840

draft memorandum to High Court of Admiralty, 1635, regarding Maldon channel

names of those impressed into the navy, 1624, 1625

letter to Essex vice-admiral and his deputies for strict watch on ship movements, 1627

letter regarding apprehension of Thomas Pensome and son for contempt of customs, 1619

papers regarding Maldon impressment, 1635

Maldon papers, 1601-1704, with references to naval affairs

Maldon borough papers regarding sea affairs, 1601-1704

Maldon court of Admiralty papers, 1639

Maldon water bailiffs' warrant and table of fees, 1654

Maldon waterbailiff's account, 1636

misc. Maldon borough letters and papers including 2, Ship Money precept, 1637; 149/3, precept for appearence of mariners and others before the Essex Vice Admiral; 149/5, letter of the bailiffs to the Vice Admiral regarding jurisdiction, 1636; 6, Privy Council order for staying Maldon ships, 1616

charter of Maldon borough with note of warranty undertaking to provide a balinger, 1378

Maldon Admiralty court papers, 1574-1639

leases of Potman March, Maldon, providing for upkeep of sea walls, 1562, 1623

enrolment of charter confirming Admiralty rights on Maldon burgesses, 1528

will with bequest of the Anne of Burnham, 1573

will with bequest of ketches, etc. of Paglesham, 1591

will with bequest of two boats of St Osyth, 1590

will with bequest of new cock boat, 1587

will with reference to repair of sea walls and banks at Kirby-le-Soken, 1613

will with bequest of share of a hoy of Fobbing, 1597

will with references to share of the Mary, crayer of Rowehegge 1534

paper with reference to John Barnard and Joseph Peirson being pressed, 1666

Board of Trade: marine maps relating to Crown foreshore, coastal works and navigational safety in Essex tidal waters.

Colchester Outport (additional): registers of shipping, 1912-89; index of ships registered 1855-1994 and related records 1855-1994