The Autobiography of Phineas Pett

by Phineas Pett

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"The Autobiography of Phineas Pett" by Phineas Pett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This manuscript chronicles the life of Phineas Pett, a prominent figure in naval history from his birth in 1570 to the late 1630s, where he served as a Master Shipwright and contributed to shipbuilding during the early years of the English Navy.

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Topics: Great Britain -- History -- Sources · Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Sources · Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Sources · Shipbuilding -- Great Britain -- History