William Adams (1716–1763) was an officer of the Royal Navy who served as captain of British flagship HMS Northumberland during the Seven Years' War.
William Adams | |
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Born | 1716 |
Died | 1763 (aged 56–57) |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
Adams was born in England in 1716 and joined the Royal Navy in the 1740s. His first service was aboard the 44-gun HMS Gosport, followed by postings to the 14-gun sloop Swallow, HMS Deptford Prize and the 24-gun HMS Lyme.[1] On 26 March 1750 he passed his lieutenant's examinations and was transferred to the 64-gun HMS Yarmouth. In 1757 he again transferred, this time to Vice-Admiral Edward Boscawen's flagship, the 100-gun HMS Royal George.[1]
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ a b Robson 2009, p. 97.
Bibliography
edit- Robson, John (2009). Captain Cook's War and Peace. University of New South Wales Press. ISBN 9781742231099.