William Driver (c.1721-bef.1745)

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William Driver

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1721ADM 107/3
First Known Service11.5.1738CSORN
Last Known Service4.10.1745CSORN
Date of Deathbef.4.10.1745 - Formby Sands, Liverpool ADM 106
Cause of DeathShipwreckCSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
2.11.1744 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/541RNLPC
26.11.1744 LieutenantCSORN
26.11.174425.2.1744/45
Ipswich (70) 1730-1764
British 70 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
1757 Renamed "Ipswich Hulk"
, Fourth Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/16/394		ADM 6/16
24.8.17454.10.1745
Rich Charlotte (Unknown) 1738-1745
British Unknown Gun
Unrated Tender
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/16/532		ADM 6/16
24.8.17454.10.1745
Southsea Castle (44) 1745-1762
British 44 Gun
5th Rate Ship
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/16/532		ADM 6/16
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