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| Date from | Date to | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3.1689/90 | Captain | CSORN | |
| c.6.1693 | 1.9.1698 | Southampton (54)
1693-1699 , Captain, and Commanding OfficerBritish 54 Gun 4th Rate Ship of the Line | BWAS-1603 |
| 8.1.1695 | Action of 1695-01-18 | ||
| 1.9.1698 | Court Martial : Richard Kirkby, Captain, HMS Southampton. Crime: Ill treatment of Seamen. Verdict: Acquitted. Sentence: But not to receive any benefit of pay for his servant. | ADM 1/5260 | |
| 14.2.1700/1 | 9.3.1701/2 | Ruby (46)
1652-1708 , Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/6/55British 46 Gun 4th Rate Ship of the Line | ADM 6/6 |
| 10.3.1701/2 | 8.10.1702 | Defiance (64)
1695-1707 , Captain, and Commanding OfficerBritish 64 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line | TRN2 |
| 20.8.1702 | 24.8.1702 | Benbow vs DuCasse | |
| 8.10.1702 | Court Martial : Richard Kerkby or Richard Kirkby, Colonel, HMS Defiance. Crime: Failing to engage the enemy, cowardice, neglect of duty, breach of orders etc. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To be shot, the execution to be deferred till H M pleasure be known. Comments: Benbow's Action of August 1702. | ADM 1/5263 | |
| 16.4.1703 | Executed on board the Bristol in Plymouth Harbour | TRN2 |