George Anson Anson, 1st1740
Appointed Coomodore of the squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions in South America
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Appointed Coomodore of the squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions in South America
Nelson receives independent command over ships blockading the French coast.
Sir John Jervis appoints Nelson commodore in the Mediterranean fleet.
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