The Hon. Mathew Fortescue (d.1842)

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The Hon. Mathew Fortescue

NationalityBritish
RolesNaval Sailor
First Known Service3.9.1775CSORN
Last Known Service23.4.1804CSORN
Date of Death1842

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
3.9.1775		Lieutenant	CSORN
22.6.1781		Commander	CSORN
22.6.1781	9.2.1782	Alecto (12) 1781-1802 British 12 Gun Unrated Fireship , Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/22/303	BWAS-1793
24.5.1782		Captain	CSORN
24.5.1782	25.4.1783	Daphne (20) 1776-1794 British 20 Gun 6th Rate Ship , Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/22/472	BWAS-1714
24.5.1788		Superannuated Captain	NL1835-3
23.4.1804		Superannuated Captain	CSORN

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BWAS-1714Rif Winfield, Book

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