Edward Lower (c.1730-1802)

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Edward Lower

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1730CSORN
First Known Service19.10.1748CSORN
Last Known Service21.9.1796CSORN
Date of Death1802TNC
Will Probated18.2.1802, PROB 11/1375/152

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
3.3.1756 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/4/360RNLPC
15.11.1756 LieutenantCSORN
21.2.175920.8.1759
Hero (74) 1759-1810
British 74 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
1800 Renamed "Rochester"
, Second Lieutenant ADM 6/19/38		ref:849
20.8.17596.9.1762
Hero (74) 1759-1810
British 74 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
1800 Renamed "Rochester"
, First Lieutenant ADM 6/19/88		ref:849
20.11.1759 Battle of Quiberon Bay 
29.3.176111.6.1761Expedition against Belle-Isle 
17799.1783
Pelican (Unknown) 1776-1783
British Unknown Gun
Hired Tender
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		PMD
21.9.1796 Superannuated CommanderADM 6/26
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