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Title: 18th Century HMS ships
Post by: Dragoman on Tuesday 22 June 21 12:36 BST (UK)

I am researching a person who joined the Royal Navy in 1770 and during the next ten years or so sailed on a number of ships. I have the names of the vessels but would like to learn more about their captains, crews and voyages etc. Is there a website listing these details please?

Title: Re: 18th Century HMS ships
Post by: Sandblown on Tuesday 22 June 21 13:06 BST (UK)

https://www.pdavis.nl/index.htm#BIO

The above Link is a good source for historical Royal Navy ships and deployments.

Add: Apologies, just realised it's information on 18th Century Ships, You are after.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/royal-navy-ratings-up-to-1913/

The above Link might be more appropriate.

Title: Re: 18th Century HMS ships
Post by: Dragoman on Wednesday 23 June 21 13:46 BST (UK)

Quote from: Sandblown on Tuesday 22 June 21 13:06 BST (UK)

https://www.pdavis.nl/index.htm#BIO

The above Link is a good source for historical Royal Navy ships and deployments.

Add: Apologies, just realised it's information on 18th Century Ships, You are after.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/royal-navy-ratings-up-to-1913/

The above Link might be more appropriate.

Many thanks Sandblown. You have been really helpful.