Richard Vavasor (c.1721-1802)

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Richard Vavasor

NationalityBritish
RolesNaval Sailor
Date of Birthc.1721ADM 6/86
First Known Service23.1.1739/40CSORN
WifeMaryADM 6/340
Last Known Service21.9.1796CSORN
Date of Death24.12.1802ADM 6/340
Will Probated2.6.1803, PROB 11/1395/7

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
9.5.1745		Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 6/86/331	RNLPC
30.1.1745/46		Lieutenant	CSORN
13.2.1777	25.6.1782	Orford (68) 1749-1783 British 68 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line , Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/21/259	BWAS-1714
17.4.1782	25.2.1783	Security (Unknown) 1778-1783 British Unknown Gun Other Prison Ship , Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/22/452	ADM 6/22
21.9.1796		Superannuated Commander	ADM 6/26

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