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William Adams


NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1716CSORN
First Known Service6.7.1743CSORN
Last Known Service10.7.1747CSORN
Date of Death28.9.1748ADM 107/4

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
5.2.1746/47 LieutenantADM 6/17
5.2.1746/473.8.1747
Winchester (50) 1744-1769
British 50 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/17/418
Issued by
Charles WatsonBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1734-1758

Confirmed 3.12.1748
ADM 6/17
30.8.174724.3.1747/48
Princess Mary (60) 1742-1766
British 60 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/17/533
Issued by
Thomas GriffinBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1709-1762
, East Indies
Confirmed 27.9.1750
ADM 6/17
12.3.1747/48 CaptainCSORN
24.3.1747/485.7.1749
Princess Mary (60) 1742-1766
British 60 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/17/533
Issued by
Thomas GriffinBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1709-1762
, East Indies
Confirmed 27.9.1750
ADM 6/17
5.7.17481.8.1748
Princess Mary (60) 1742-1766
British 60 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, First Lieutenant ADM 6/17/533
Issued by
Thomas GriffinBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1709-1762
, East Indies
Confirmed 27.9.1750
ADM 6/17
1.8.174829.9.1748
Harwich (50) 1743-1760
British 50 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/17/533
Issued by
Thomas GriffinBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1709-1762
, East Indies
Confirmed 27.9.1750
ADM 6/17

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