Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814, American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Boston · leaf 737
Extract from Stalkartts Naval Architecture. 691 to be built by subscription, we are of opinion that thesaid frigate bids fair to sail faster than any vessel thathas yet been built; that she will be very stiff under thesail that is proposed to give her, and will be a good sea-boat ; that she will…