English Captain: William Booth

William Booth served in the Restoration navy, until he went over to James II's side, following The Glorious Revolution in 1688. He fled to France in 1689. Prince Rupert appointed William Booth to command the Pearl fireship in 1673. On 30 June 1673, the King appointed him to command the Eagle fireship. The King later appointed him to command the 5th Rate Richmond. This was on 13 May 1678. Later in 1678, the King appointed him to command the 4th Rate Adventure. On 14 April 1683, the Commissioners appointed William Booth to command the 3rd Rate Grafton (70 guns). King James II appointed him to command the 3rd Rate Pendennis (70 guns). This was on 25 September 1688. Andrew says that he had served in the Mediterranean against the Algerine pirates. By 1689, he had been appointed commissioner. An unsuccessful plot in 1689 to aid James II was his downfall, and he had to go into exile in France.