William Griffin R.N.
William Griffin R.N.
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| William Griffin R.N. | Explanation |
| Son of William Griffin of Norwich |
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| Date (from) | (Date to) | Personal |
| 28 September 1842 | | Married Mrs Borlase, daughter of T. Gryles of Bosahan, Cornwall |
| 9 June 1873 | | Died (at Plymouth) |
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| Date | Rank |
| 23 August 1812 | Entered Navy |
| 12 January 1825 | Lieutenant |
| 28 June 1838 | Commander |
| 18 October 1842 | Captain |
| 20 May 1862 | Retired Rear-Admiral |
| 18 October 1867 | Retired Vice-Admiral |
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| Date from | Date to | Service |
| 12 January 1825 | December 1825 | Lieutenant in Maidstone, commanded by Charles Bullen, west coast of Africa |
| 4 August 1827 | November 1827 | Lieutenant and commander in Eclipse, Falmouth packet |
| 1 August 1829 | | Lieutenant in Gloucester, commanded by Henry Stuart, Mediterranean |
| 28 June 1831 | | Lieutenant in Talavera, commanded by David Colby |
| May 1833 | | Lieutenant in Talavera, commanded by Edward Chetham |
| 15 September 1835 | 28 June 1838 | Lieutenant in Astraea, commanded by John Clavel, Falmouth packet |
| 26 October 1838 | 18 April 1842 | Commander (2ic) in Ganges, commanded by Barrington Reynolds, Mediterranean |