18th century Midshipman

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Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 274 Send Message	Jennifer	Report	15 Aug 2006 13:45
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 274 Send Message	I have found one of my rellies on board HMS Speedwell in 1758. He is listed as a Midshipman and later on as a Master's Mate. DOes anyone know anything about this? I'm not sure what I can glean from this little nugget of information? Apart from this listing I know that he had three children in London at St Botolph's without Aldgate and a wife called ELizabeth in about 1783.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 2,865 Send Message	Chris in Sussex	Report	15 Aug 2006 14:32
	Jennifer If you Google 'seagoing officers' the first listed site is very interesting ......Gives a history and explanation for the ranks. Chris
	Researching: Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 274 Send Message	Jennifer	Report	15 Aug 2006 21:01
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 274 Send Message	thanks Chris - I'll giv eit a try
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	15 Aug 2006 21:04
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	A Midshipman would probably be about 11 to 14 years old.