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| Date from | Date to | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.12.1691 | 2.8.1693 | Play Prize (30), Volunteer ADM 107/1/91 | ADM 107/1 |
| 3.8.1693 | 23.8.1693 | Saint Joseph (8), Midshipman ADM 107/1/91 | ADM 107/1 |
| 24.8.1693 | 9.9.1694 | Portland (54), Midshipman ADM 107/1/91 | ADM 107/1 |
| 10.9.1694 | 12.1.1694/95 | Reserve (44), Midshipman ADM 107/1/91 | ADM 107/1 |
| 13.1.1694/95 | 24.4.1695 | Neptune (94), Midshipman ADM 107/1/91 | ADM 107/1 |
| 24.4.1695 | Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/1/91 | RNLPC | |
| 11.10.1695 | Lieutenant | CSORN | |
| 11.10.1695 | 6.10.1697 | Bideford (24), Lieutenant ADM 6/3/85 | ADM 6/3 |
| 17.2.1700/1 | 25.7.1701 | Shrewsbury (80), Third Lieutenant ADM 6/6/55 | ADM 6/6 |
| 16.1.1701/2 | 18.5.1702 | Lynn (32), Lieutenant ADM 6/6/133 | ADM 6/6 |
| 18.5.1702 | Court Martial : Reference: ADM 1/5262/277 Description: ff. 277-280 William Dring, Lieutenant, HMS Lynn. Royal Navy Court Martial, 18 May 1702. Crime: Drunkenness and neglect of duty. Verdict: Depositions only. Sentence: [sentence not given]. | ADM 1 |