Henry Mowat
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Henry Mowat (1734–1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy commanding ships in northern New England during the American Revolutionary War. He was the son of Captain Patrick Mowat of the post ship HMS Dolphin. He was born in Scotland and went to sea at the age of 18.[1]
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Born | 1734 Scotland |
Died | 14 April, 1798 (aged 63–64) at sea off Chesapeake Bay |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1752–1798 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Canceaux (1764) HMS Albany (1776) HMS Assistance (1781) |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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