William Basham (d.1797)

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William Basham

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
First Known Service1797CSORN
Last Known Service24.7.1797CSORN
Date of Death24.7.1797 - Santa Cruz TRN4
Cause of DeathEnemy actionCSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
179724.7.1797
Emerald (36) 1795-1836
British 36 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Lieutenant		TRN4
20.2.17971.3.1797Pursuit of the Santissima Trinidad 
26.4.1797 Action of 1797-04-26 
24.7.1797 Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 
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