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William Richan

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

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
9.6.1781		Lieutenant	CSORN
9.6.1781	26.3.1782	Myrmidon (22) 1781-1811 British 22 Gun 6th Rate Post Ship , Lieutenant ADM 6/22/297	ADM 6/22
26.3.1782	30.11.1782	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
30.11.1782	16.4.1783	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 cancelled	ADM 6/24
29.4.1802		Commander	CSORN

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