William Adams (Royal Navy officer) British Military
William Adams (Royal Navy officer) dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for William Adams (Royal Navy officer).
About
William Adams (Royal Navy officer) is a member of the following lists: Royal Navy officers, Year of birth unknown and Royal Navy personnel stubs.
Contribute
Who is William Adams (Royal Navy officer) dating? William Adams (Royal Navy officer) partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of William Adams (Royal Navy officer)!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Died |
1748
|
| Place of Death |
Off Pondicherry
|
| Nationality |
British
|
| Occupation |
Military
|
William Adams (died 28 September 1748) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served in the East Indies during the War of the Austrian Succession and was promoted by Admiral Thomas Griffin to be captain of the 50-gun HMS Harwich on 12 March 1748. Adams went on to serve under Admiral Edward Boscawen at the unsuccessful siege of Pondicherry in 1748 during the War of the Austrian Succession. The British fleet cannonaded the town's defences and were in turn fired upon. Little damage and few casualties were sustained on either side, there were only two British fatalities: Adams and a common sailor. After Adam's death, command of Harwich passed to Captain Richard Clements.
More about William Adams (Royal Navy officer)
Less about William Adams (Royal Navy officer)
