Robert Kirk (c.1731-1798)

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Robert Kirk

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1731ADM 107/4
First Known Service21.4.1744CSORN
Last Known Service2.11.1760CSORN
Date of Death1798CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
4.10.1752 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/244RNLPC
15.2.1755 LieutenantADM 6/19
10.1758 Commander 
1.10.1758 CaptainCSORN
1.10.17582.11.1760
Cumberland (66) 1748-1760
British 66 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/19/412
Issued by
George PocockBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1718-1766
, East Indies
Confirmed 24.5.1762		BWAS-1714
10.9.1759 Battle of Pondicherry 
1.7.1779 Included in the list of captains receiving half-pay.ADM 104
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