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158:(completed 1510 and 1511, respectively), as well as supervising a full programme of repairs in the new dry dock. While at Portsmouth he recruited shipbuilders from Smallhythe to work for him, chartering ships for their transport by sea. In July 1511 he arranged for the newly built
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275:, in dock for repair. Brigandyne admits "I have taken plank and rope and nail," but warns: "steal in measure.". King Henry, looking on in disguise, agrees: "Thy counsel liketh me" he says, and appoints Brigandyne to be Clerk of his ships.
128:, or laid up and not at sea. Henry VII selected Brigandyne for the position because he was an able administrator who was knowledgeable in the construction and management of ships. Thereafter, he alone had charge of naval matters.
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for a suit of apparel. On the accession of Henry VIII his royal appointment was reconfirmed by a warrant under the
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