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Sir Pulteney Malcolm was born 20 Feb. 1768, and entered the Navy, 20 Oct. 1778, on board the Sybil frigate, commanded by his uncle, Capt. Pasley. He was promoted (after having shared in an action between Commodore Johnstone and a French squadron under M. de Suffrein in Porto Praya Bay) to the rank of Lieutenant 3 March, 1783; was made Commander 3 April, 1794; and posted 22 Oct. in the same year. Between the latter period and that of his advancement to Flag-rank, 4 Dec. 1813, he held command in succession of the Fox 32, Suffolk and Victorious 74’s, flag-ships of Vice-Admiral Rainier, Royal Sovereign 100, Kent, Renown, Donegal, and Royal Oak 74’s, and San Josef 110. In those ships his general activity, and the skill and judgment he exhibited on all occasions, gained him much distinction. (English)

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A Naval Biographical Dictionary

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