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James McLagan - Crew Details - World Naval Ships Directory

James McLagan

Name : James McLagan
Died : 31st December 1942
Service Number : C/JX299911
Info Source : Crew Losses

Known Service Details :

Ship

Rank

Start of Service

End of Service

Known Date

Notes

HMS Achates

O.Sea.

31st December 1942

Killed in Action




 

 

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None among Rackams crew were more resolute or ready to board or undertake anything that was hazardous. Quote taken from Captain C. Johnsons book. A General History of the Robberies and murders of the Most Notorious Pirates. (1724)

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