John Read (c.1733-1799)

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John Read

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1733ADM 107/5
First Known Service1751CSORN
Last Known Service17.4.1781CSORN
Date of Death15.2.1799 - Deal CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
17511755Service as a merchant seamanADM 107/5
6.3.1758 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/5/33RNLPC
5.10.1758 LieutenantCSORN
24.12.177617.4.1781
Josepha (Unknown) 1776-1781
British Unknown Gun
Hired Tender
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		ADM 34
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