William Baker

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William Baker

NationalityBritish
RolesNaval Sailor
First Known Service1701ADM 1/5261
Last Known Service27.5.1701ADM 1/5261

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
1701		Dunkirk (50) 1651-1703 British 50 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line 1660 Renamed "Dunkirk" , Clerk ADM 1/5261/244	ADM 1/5261
27.5.1701		Court Martial : William Baker, clerk, HMS Dunkirk. Crime: Taking money to clear a man for service on the ship. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: 15 lashes on each of two ships and forfeit all pay due.	ADM 1/5261

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