James Godwin (c.1740-1811)

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James Godwin

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1740ADM 107/5
First Known Service7.7.1757CSORN
Last Known Service3.3.1783CSORN
Date of Death1811CSORN
Will Probated20.12.1811, PROB 11/1528/309

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
11.2.1761 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/5/339RNLPC
7.10.1762 LieutenantCSORN
24.7.17813.3.1783
Basilisk (8) 1776-1783
British 8 Gun
Unrated Sloop
1779 Renamed "Basilisk"
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/22/315		BWAS-1714
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