William Bradley, 1st Lieutenant, HMS Sirius 1788

Born 1758 Portsmouth England, he was baptised 14 November 1758 St Thomas’ Portsmouth, England, son of John and Elizabeth BRADLEY. Occupation: Artist, Map Maker. William married Sally WITCHELL, 24 February 1787, Saint Faith Havant, Hampshire, England. His was appointment to First Lieutenant HMS Sirius on 25 October 1786, Crew Number 2, aged 28 years. Warrants or commissions for service at this rank in the Royal Navy, 25 October 1786: Arthur Phillip, Captain; … Continue reading William Bradley, 1st Lieutenant, HMS Sirius 1788