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William Richan


NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
First Known Service9.6.1781CSORN
Last Known Service29.4.1802CSORN

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Date fromDate toEventSource
9.6.1781 LieutenantCSORN
9.6.178126.3.1782
Myrmidon (22) 1781-1811
British 22 Gun
6th Rate Post Ship
, Lieutenant ADM 6/22/297
ADM 6/22
26.3.178230.11.1782
Princess Amelia (80) 1757-1788
British 80 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Fifth Lieutenant ADM 6/22/434
ADM 6/22
20.10.1782 Battle of Cape Spartel 
30.11.178216.4.1783
Thalia (36) 1782-1814
British 36 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/22/547
ADM 6/22
21.10.1790 A commission as 2nd lieutenant of the Lapwing was issued. The commission was cancelledADM 6/24
29.4.1802 CommanderCSORN

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