William Blair | |
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Born | 1741 Scotland, Great Britain |
Died | 9–12 April 1782 (aged 41) Off Dominica, Caribbean Sea |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1760–1782 |
Rank | Post-captain |
Commands | HMS Dolphin HMS Anson |
Battles/wars |
William Blair (1741–1782) was a Scottish officer in the Royal Navy. He became lieutenant in 1760, commander in 1777, and post-captain in 1778. He fought the Dutch at Dogger Bank in 1781, and was killed in battle with the French off Dominica in 1782.