Series of documents discussing construction of a ship for use by presidio of San Diego to supply military outpost in California. Merits of constructing a new ship versus repairing old one commented on by various officials. Details of ship construction, size, and cost discussed. Reports of earlier repairs and costs. Construction approved by real hacienda officials (9/2/1803). Construction and delivery of ship acknowledged; old one destroyed and parts salvaged (1/1805). Other financial details discussed at later date (1816). Officials involved in discussions include Rodriguez, Saavedra, Arrillaga, virrey, fiscales. (S. Fiederlein, November 1986)