Royal Naval Biography/Vassall, Nathaniel

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2367449Royal Naval Biography — Vassall, NathanielJohn Marshall


NATHANIEL VASSALL, Esq.
[Commander.]

Obtained his first commission in Nov. 1790; and was wounded, while serving as one of Nelson’s lieutenants, at the memorable battle of the Nile. During the whole of the late war, he commanded the Juniper schooner, of 10 guns. His promotion to the rank of commander took place on the 15th June, 1814. He died Sept. 8th, 1832.