William Kite (c.1719-1792)

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William Kite

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1719ADM 107/4
First Known Service25.6.1741CSORN
Last Known Service8.6.1763CSORN
Date of Death25.6.1792CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
10.1.1745/46 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/36, ADM 6/86/213RNLPC
7.3.1745/46 LieutenantCSORN
4.3.1761 CommanderCSORN
4.3.176114.2.1763
Speedwell (8) 1752-1780
British 8 Gun
Unrated Sloop
1779 Renamed "Spitfire"
, Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/19/288		BWAS-1714
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