Wager Takes Caribbean Naval Command
Charles Wager became commodore and commander-in-chief on the Jamaica station during the War of the Spanish Succession. His squadron helped protect British maritime trade in the Caribbean.
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Charles Wager Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Wager through 7 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Wager, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1707–1733Years on this page
1707
1708
Battle of Cartagena
Passes a resolution to defeat & destroy the Spanish treasure fleet at Cartagena
1709
Knighthood
Awarded a knighthood
1728
Blockade of Cadiz
Blockades Cadiz
Cadiz Harbour Blockaded
Wager maintains naval pressure on Cadiz to restrict Spanish warships and shipping using the port.
1731
Admiral
Appointed Admiral of the White
1733
First Commissioner
Appointed first Commissioner of the Admiralty
Records, sources and methodology
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