James Vashon Baker R.N.
James Vashon Baker R.N.


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James Vashon Baker R.N.Explanation
Son of Joseph Baker (1768-1817) who sailed with George Vancouver on the voyage to the Northwest coast of America between 1791 and 1795 on the Chatham and Discovery
 
Date (from)(Date to)Personal
1798 Born (Walworth, Southwark, Surrey, England)
12 September 1846 Married (at Cheriton, Kent, England) Arabella Sarah, daughter of Rear-admiral Volant Vashon Ballard (c.1774-1832)
14 October 1875 Died (Richmond Park, Clifton, Bristol, England)
 
DateRank
2 August 1811Entered Royal Naval Colle
19 July 1820Lieutenant
22 February 1838Commander
10 July 1843Captain
30 January 1863Retired Rear-Admiral
26 May 1869Retired Vice-Admiral
30 July 1875Retired Admiral
 
Date fromDate toService
1 October 1840March 1843Commander (2ic) in Howe, commanded by Robert Smart, flagship of Rear-Admiral Francis Mason, second in command, Mediterranean
March 1843 Commander (2ic) in Impregnable, commanded by Robert Smart, flagship of Rear-Admiral Francis Mason, second in command, Mediterranean
31 December 1853 Additional Captain in Fisgard, commanded by John Shepherd, Woolwich, for the Royal Naval Coast Volunteers


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