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James Ley


NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birth1618ODNB
First Known Service1661ODNB
FatherHenry Ley (1595 - 1638) 2nd Earl of MarlboroughODNB
MotherMary Capel (1597 - 1670)ODNB
Last Known Service3.6.1665ODNB
Date of Death3.6.1665 - [Battle of Lowestoft]ODNB

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
1661 CaptainB051
1662 Commanded the expedition sent to take possession of BombayODNB
1.2.1661/621663
Dunkirk (50) 1651-1703
British 50 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
1660 Renamed "Dunkirk"
, as Flag Officer, Commodore,
BWAS-1603
18.9.1662 Arrived in BombayODNB
6.1663 Arrived in EnglandODNB
11.2.1664/653.6.1665
Old James (48) 1634-1682
British 48 Gun
2nd Rate Great Ship
1660 Renamed "Old James"
, Captain, and Commanding Officer
BWAS-1603
3.6.1665 Battle of Lowestoft 

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