William Birch (c.1704-c.1748)

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William Birch

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1704CSORN
First Known Service13.6.1727CSORN
Last Known Service7.10.1748CSORN
Date of Deathc.1748CSORN
Will Probated23.11.1748, PROB 11/765/531

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
11.1.1734/35 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/274RNLPC
14.10.1742 LieutenantCSORN
14.10.17428.5.1743
Phaeton (8) 1739-1743
British 8 Gun
Unrated Fireship
, Lieutenant ADM 6/16/150		ADM 6/16
9.5.174318.3.1745/46
Ferret (14) 1743-1757
British 14 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Lieutenant ADM 6/16/178		ADM 6/16
20.3.1745/467.10.1748
Southsea Castle (44) 1745-1762
British 44 Gun
5th Rate Ship
, First Lieutenant ADM 6/17/75		ADM 6/17
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