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Midshipman on the HMS Boreas in 1760s
« on: Tuesday 30 December 25 16:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi all . I am researching my 6th G Grandfather William de Rouffignac's Naval background . All i know is that he served as a midshipman on the HMS Boreas about 1760 in UK . So if any naval buffs can help with more info here i would be grateful . Thank you .

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Re: Midshipman on the HMS Boreas in 1760s
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 December 25 16:48 GMT (UK) »

This might be better moved to the Armed Forces board.
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Re: Midshipman on the HMS Boreas in 1760s
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 30 December 25 17:31 GMT (UK) »
A fairly comprehensive hisory of Boreas here: Wikipedia
Some more details here: Ships of the Old Navy

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Re: Midshipman on the HMS Boreas in 1760s
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 30 December 25 18:03 GMT (UK) »
Some guidance....
It all depends (of course) or how long he remained serving - and if he got promotion to Lieutenant from Midshipman.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-soldiers-up-to-1913/
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Re: Midshipman on the HMS Boreas in 1760s
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 30 December 25 19:10 GMT (UK) »
thank you all for the help and info here . I will look at the websites you recommend and maybe find out a lot more about Maritime history . Great and best wishes to you all.
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