William Adams (1716–1763) was an officer of the

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who served as captain of British flagship during the

Seven Years' War The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was a global conflict that involved most of the European Great Powers, and was fought primarily in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Other concurrent conflicts include the French and Indian War (1754� ...

. Adams was born in England in 1716 and joined the Royal Navy in the 1740s. His first service was aboard the 44-gun , followed by postings to the 14-gun sloop , and the 24-gun . On 26 March 1750 he passed his lieutenant's examinations and was transferred to the 64-gun . In 1757 he again transferred, this time to Vice-Admiral Edward Boscawen's flagship, the 100-gun .

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* 1716 births 1763 deaths Royal Navy officers Place of birth missing Royal Navy personnel of the Seven Years' War {{UK-navy-bio-stub