A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Bates, Joseph
BATES. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 13; h-p., 31.)
Joseph Bates was born 12 Jan. 1782.
This officer entered the Navy (into which he was impressed) 7 June, 1803, as A.B., on board the Cerberus 32, Capt. Wm. Selby, successively employed in the Channel and West Indies; removed, as Captain of the Foretop, in July, 1808, to the Racoon 18, Capts. Jas. Welsh and Wm. Black; and after an intermediate servitude in that sloop on the Home, West India, and South Sea stations – the six last years as Quartermaster, Midshipman, and Master’s Mate – was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, 11 March, 1815. He left the Racoon in the following Oct., and has since been on half-pay. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.