Samuel Short (c.1724-1803)

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Samuel Short

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1724ADM 107/4
First Known Service6.1.1741/42CSORN
Last Known Service18.6.1793CSORN
Date of Death1803PROB11
Will Probated18.7.1803, PROB 11/1396/183

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
11.9.1747 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/161RNLPC
21.11.1747 LieutenantCSORN
4.179123.12.1792
Vulture (14) 1776-1805
British 14 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/24/417		BWAS-1714
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