Shovell, Clowdisley, Sir, 1650-1707

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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 Cadiz, and the 1704 capture of Gibraltar.

From the description of Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228721096

English admiral of the fleet.

From the description of Disposition of the Forces on board Sir Cloud: Shovells Squadron : contemporary copy not autograph, [170?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664765

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Birth 1650

Death 1707-10-23

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