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A true discription of his Majesties royall and most stately ship called the Soveraign of the Seas, built at Wolwitch in Kent 1637 : With the names of all the prime officers in her, who were appointed by his Majesty since the time of her launching at Wolwitch. Also a briefe addition to the first printed coppy, worthy your observation and reading. Published by authority.

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Main Author:	Heywood, Thomas, d. 1641
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Imprinted at London : By I. Okes, 1638.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Sovereign of the Seas (Ship) > Early works to 1800. Ships > Early works to 1800.
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