Charles Powlett (c.1711-1762)

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Charles Powlett

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1711ADM 107/3
First Known Service28.3.1728CSORN
Last Known Service5.1749CSORN
Date of Death4.4.1762CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
6.5.1734 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/244RNLPC
4.4.1735 LieutenantCSORN
22.10.1741 CommanderCSORN
18.12.17429.10.1743
Aetna (8) 1739-1746
British 8 Gun
Unrated Fireship
, Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/16/125		BWAS-1714
10.10.1743 CaptainCSORN
10.10.17432.8.1748
Bideford (20) 1740-1754
British 20 Gun
6th Rate Ship
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/16/227		BWAS-1714
2.8.17481.3.1748/49
Tilbury (58) 1745-1757
British 58 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/17/470
Issued by
Charles KnowlesBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1718-1770
, Jamaica
Confirmed 19.6.1749		BWAS-1714
12.10.1748 Battle of Havana 
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Posted by Jon Miller on Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 19:22

London, 29 January 1750: At a Court-Martial held at Deptford on board his Majesty’s yacht the Charlotte on Friday last, Capt Charles Powlett, late of his Majesty’s ship Tilbury, was honourably acquitted of of every charge exhibited against him, and the Court adjourned to this day week. [Kentish Post, 31 January 1750]

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