John Clavell (d 1846)John Clavell died in Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich on 11 Mar 1846. He served in the Royal Navy. Sons who served as naval officers: John Clavell Ranks: Entered Navy (1781) Lt (1797) Cdr (1805) Capt (1808)
Notes: Father-in-Law of William Simpson Blount.
• As First Lieutenant of Royal Sovereign, 100 (Captain Edward Rotheram), he took part in the Battle of Trafalgar (21 Oct 1805). Wounded.
• Captain of the Ordinary - Portsmouth (1825–1827)
• Captain Superintendent - Chatham Dockyard (7 Apr 1837–1841)
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