Ships of Morocco 1774

An Exact List of His Imperial Majesty's the Emperor of Morroccos Couriers the 1st Sept 1774 those with this mark + cruise in 1774.

The list gives details of number of guns, number of oars, number of men, the name of the Captain, where the ship was fitted, and the 'quality' of the ship - whether a row galley, Xebec or ship.

Why is this document at Bedfordshire & Luton Archives?

This document is part of the vast Lucas family of Wrest Park collection. Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham [1738 - 1786] had a long and distinguished political career;

• 1761 M.P. for Christchurch & Secretary to the intended Congress of Augsburg
• 1766 Commissioner of trade and plantations (1780-2 1st commissioner)
• 1770 Vice-chamberlain of the household & Privy Councillor
• 1771-9 Ambassador at Madrid
• 1782-3 Foreign Secretary

Document references L29/342 - 546 cover his time as Ambassador to Spain, based in Madrid.

The catalogue is available online.