William Sherrin

Early Life
1 Aug 1694 Born at Charles Town, 1694 in the Carolina colony, the only surviving son of his father Robert, a very successful merchant (after paying off his indenture) and his mother, Jane, a cooper's daughter. 14 Jan 1709 Accepted as a Midshipman aboard the 3rd rate HMS Breda then sailing from Port Royal. Father is not pleased. 22 October 1716 Passed examination for Lieutenant on the second try and was assigned 6th Lieutenant aboard the HMS Breda. 11 August 1718 During the Battle of Cape Passaro while serving as 5th Lieutenant aboard the HMS Breda, he received a wood splinter in the left leg. He suspects a chunk of that damnable ship remains with him. Of course, he's looking forward to his portion of the prize for the Principe de Asturias. May the Prize court judge most favourably. 4 September 1718 Captain Harris has him assigned as 1st Lieutenant, HMS Dolphin, a ketch returning to England, due to his wound. 25 February 1719 Promoted to Master and Commander of His Majesty's Sloop Endeavour and charged with running dispatches to the Mediterranean. Spends almost a year there, doing in his mind, absolutely nothing. 8 January 1720 Returns to Portsmouth and is awaiting further assignment hoping for a return to the West Indies.

Military Career
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What date are we? - George Sherrin assumes commander of his first ship, HMS Greyhound, at Jamaica Station.
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Pirates of the Burning Sea
March 15th 1721 - Elected as Chairman, the Navy Board

March 2nd 1721 - Promotion to Viscount and Senior Officer

December 1st 1720 - Promotion to Baron

September 2008 - Long service ribbon - Awarded on completion of 1 years meritorious service.


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