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William Locker (Royal Navy officer)
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William Locker (February 1731 ā 26 December 1800) was an officer in the Royal Navy, who served with distinction during the eighteenth century. He rose to the rank of captain and held the posts of flag captain and commodore.
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Born | February 1731 Leathersellers' Hall, London |
Died | 26 December 1800 Greenwich Hospital, London |
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Years of service | 1746ā1800 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS Roman Emperor HMS Nautilus HMS Thames HMS Lowestoffe HMS Cambridge Nore Command |
Battles/wars | Battle of Quiberon Bay |
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