Yearly Archives: 2015

Alphabetical List of Officers and Men of the Brig Resistance captured August 1778

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe

The Alphabetical List of 48 Officers and Men of the Brig Resistance captured on 28 August 1778 is derived from the musters of the HMS Experiment (ADM 36/7920) and HMS Ariel (ADM 36/7938) transcribed at the National Archives in Kew, … Continue reading →

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HMS St. Albans Muster Roll of Virginia Men (April 1778)

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe

This List of 61 Officers and Men of the Frigate Virginia captured on 31 March 1778 and entered on the muster of HMS St. Albans (ADM 36/7857) was transcribed at the National Archives in Kew, England by Joseph and Joshua … Continue reading →

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George Long, Impressed Midshipman

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Joe

Following is the interesting pension testimony of George Long (#S-18087) transcribed by Joseph Ross in May of 2013 which details his experience of being unjustly impressed on the Continental Navy frigate Warren. By virtue of his proven service in the … Continue reading →

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HMS Emerald Muster Roll of Virginia Men (April 1778)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Joe

This List of 75 Officers and Men of the Frigate Virginia captured on 31 March 1778 and entered on the muster of HMS Emerald (ADM 36/7830) was transcribed at the National Archives in Kew, England by Joseph and Joshua Ross … Continue reading →

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HMS Richmond Muster Roll of Virginia Men (April 1778)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Joe

This List of 30 Officers and Men of the Frigate Virginia captured on 31 March 1778 and entered on the muster of HMS Richmond (ADM 36/7833) on 1 April 1778 was transcribed at the National Archives in Kew, England by … Continue reading →

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