The Pett, Phineas 1570-1647 creator Perrin, William Gordon 1874- text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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. The narrative provides insights into the development of naval shipbuilding through the lens of Pett's career and family history. At the start of the autobiography, initial information about the manuscript's origins and its editor is presented. The preface outlines the structure and history of the document, revealing that it spans several significant periods of Pett's life, including details about his lineage and education. This portion highlights Pett's emergence into the world of shipwrighting, emphasizing both the challenges he faced and the influences that shaped his career. It is noted that this manuscript was meticulously compiled from a diary he kept, offering a personal glimpse into his experiences while navigating the complexities of a profession that was integral to the naval power of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-03-04 E-text prepared by MWS, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Sources Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Sources Shipbuilding -- Great Britain -- History Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Sources DA Original publication data not identified 19006018 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51357 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51357 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134201.0 51357