Printed booklet, A few observations upon naval architecture or construction

[Printed booklet] A few observations upon naval architecture or construction, for the purpose of proving that the present system of admeasuring British vessels and the duty on tonnage, are injurious to the British Navy / by a naval officer [i.e. (Sir) William Symonds. Published by John Hearne, London, 1824. 24p. Bears ms. note on front cover (in hand of Simon Goodrich) 'Lieut Symonds RN on Ship Building & Tonnage Register 1824']