J.R. Tanner, A Descriptive Catalogue of the Naval Manuscripts in the Pepysian Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge, Vol.I, 1903.
Friday, April 08, 2005
English Captain: Robert Fortescue
Robert Fortescue served in the Restoration navy. In
1661, he was captain of the Colchester. In 1666, he was lieutenant
of the Greenwich. In 1667, he was lieutenant
of the Anne.
In 1672, he was appointed captain of the fireship
Francis. In
1673, he was appointed to command the Ann & Christopher.
On 12 April 1678, the King appointed him to command
the hired ship Asia. Sources:
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