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YOUNG. (English)
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Lieutenant, 1826. (English)
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Vice-Admiral (of the White) James Young attained post-rank 5 Oct. 1793, and afterwards commanded the Greyhound, Ethalion, and Pique frigates, and Valiant 74. In the Ethalion he assisted at the capture, in Oct. 1799, of the Thetis and Santa Brigida Spanish frigates, laden with treasure; his own share of which amounted, alone, to 40,730l. 18s. He became a Rear-Admiral 4 June, 1814, and a Vice-Admiral 19 July, 1826. He died 8 March, 1833. (English)
