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Friday, October 21, 2005

English Captain: Richard Hodder

Richard Hodder served in the Restoration navy. He served most of his career as a lieutenant, often as First Lieutenant. In 1664, he was lieutenant of the Antelope. In 1666, he was lieutenant of the Dover. In 1671, he was reappointed as lieutenant of the Dover. In 1672, he was appointed as First Lieutenant of the old 2nd Rate Rainbow. In 1673, he was First Lieutenant of the Portland. On 9 March 1674, the King appointed him as First Lieutenant of the Garland. His one command was the Garland. The King appointed him as captain of the Garland on 23 April 1677. On 2 October 1684, the King appointed him as First Lieutenant of the Phoenix. Sources:
  1. J.R. Tanner, A Descriptive Catalogue of the Naval Manuscripts in the Pepysian Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge, Vol.I, 1903.

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