William Bray (d.1808)

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William Bray

NationalityBritish
RolesNaval Sailor
First Known Service1778SNL1782
Last Known Service29.10.1790ADM 29-1
Date of Death1808ADM 29-1
Will Probated6.9.1808, PROB 11/1485/41

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
1778		Master	SNL1782
16.7.1781	11.4.1783	Alexander (74) 1778-1794 British 74 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line , Master	ADM 29-1
12.12.1781		2nd Battle of Ushant
12.12.1781		Action of 1781-12-12
20.10.1782		Battle of Cape Spartel
24.4.1783	19.5.1786	Powerful (74) 1783-1812 British 74 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line , Master	ADM 29-1
3.4.1789	29.10.1790	Director (64) 1784-1801 British 64 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line , Master	ADM 29-1

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