by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Vincent… (1823)
“ This officer is descended from a family of the same name long settled in Essex. He commenced his naval career in 1797, and served as midshipman on board the Victorious 74, Captain William Clarke, employed in the East Indies, until 1801 ”
by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Vincent… (1823)
“ This officer has been twice wounded – once in the head, when boarding an enemy’s vessel ; and, on another occasion, through the thigh. ↑ See Vol III. Part I. p. 274. ↑ Although mounting only four guns each, one of the Americans was pierced for 22, and the other for 16 guns. ”
