About William Adams
Lived 1716 – 1763 (aged 46–47). William Adams was a British naval officer.
William Adams (1716–1763) was an officer of the Royal Navy who served as captain of British flagship during the 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 , followed by postings to the 14-gun sloop , and the 24-gun . On 26 March 1750 he passed his lieutenant's examinations and was transferred to the 64-gun . In 1757 he again transferred, this time to Vice-Admiral Edward Boscawen's flagship, the 100-gun .
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Who was William Adams?
Royal Navy officer, born 1716
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William Adams was born in 1716.
When did William Adams die?
William Adams died in 1763.
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William Adams was a naval officer.
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William Adams was British.
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