Jack Aubrey
B. 177? ; m. Sophie Williams
Midshipman in Resolution (Captain Douglas), disrated for six months to serve before the mast for bringing a black girl on board.
Fifth lieutenant of Hannibal (Captain Newman).
Lieutenant in Success (Captain Sir Henry Neale) and Thunderer.
Given command as Master and Commander of the brig-sloop Sophie, Feb 1800, and earns nickname "Lucky Jack" because of the number of prizes he takes. Cout-martialled for loss of Sophie to much superior force, and acquitted (1801).
Appointed to Polychrest, 1803.
Made post September 1804, but with seniority from May 23rd, and given acting command of Lively, distinguishing himself in the action against Bustamente's squadron.
Midshipman in Resolution (Captain Douglas), disrated for six months to serve before the mast for bringing a black girl on board.
Fifth lieutenant of Hannibal (Captain Newman).
Lieutenant in Success (Captain Sir Henry Neale) and Thunderer.
Given command as Master and Commander of the brig-sloop Sophie, Feb 1800, and earns nickname "Lucky Jack" because of the number of prizes he takes. Cout-martialled for loss of Sophie to much superior force, and acquitted (1801).
Appointed to Polychrest, 1803.
Made post September 1804, but with seniority from May 23rd, and given acting command of Lively, distinguishing himself in the action against Bustamente's squadron.