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Shovell (Sir Clowdisley) Papers
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Description
Papers belonging to British Navy Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell.
Background
Sir Clowdisley Shovell (1650-1707) and Sir George Rooke (1650-1709), were two British admirals who spent their naval careers
in Channel and Mediterranean duties. Shovell served with Rooke on occasion, as in the 1696 attack on Calais, the aborted 1702
expedition to Cádiz, and the 1704 capture of Gibraltar.
Extent
3 Linear Feet
(2 boxes)
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