John Best (d.1743)

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John Best

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
First Known Service5.2.1739/40ADM 6/11
Last Known Servicebef.11.4.1743ADM 6/11
Date of Death1743ADM 6/11
Will Probated11.4.1743, PROB 11/725/150

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
5.2.1739/40 LieutenantADM 6/16
5.2.1739/4019.12.1740
Norwich (50) 1718-1771
British 50 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
1744 Renamed "Enterprise"
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/16/188
Confirmed 14.6.1743		ADM 6/16
23.3.1739/40 Attack on Chagres 
20.12.17402.6.1741
Hampton Court (70) 1709-1741
British 70 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/16/188
Confirmed 14.6.1743		ADM 6/16
3.6.1741 
Defiance (60) 1715-1749
British 60 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/16/188
Confirmed 14.6.1743		ADM 6/16
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