William Brown (c.1725-1790)

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William Brown

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1725CSORN
First Known Service30.3.1748CSORN
Last Known Service3.4.1781CSORN
Date of Death23.11.1790CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
3.11.1756 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/391RNLPC
9.11.1756 LieutenantCSORN
20.3.1779 CommanderCSORN
20.3.17793.4.1781
Drake (14) 1779-1800
British 14 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Commander, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/21/527		BWAS-1714
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