Jacques Pinsum

Jacques Pinsum (Habas, 27 September 1760 – 10 November 1808[1]) was a French naval officer.

Career

In 1806, he captained the frigate Thétis, taking part in the Action of 25 September 1806. He was killed in the Action of 10 November 1808 while trying to board HMS Amethyst.[2]

Sources and references

Notes

    References
    1. Les capitaines de vaisseau
    2. Troude, op. cit., vol. 3, p. 549

    Bibliography
    • Roche, Jean-Michel (2005). Dictionnaire des bâtiments de la flotte de guerre française de Colbert à nos jours, 1671 - 1870. Group Retozel-Maury Millau. p. 344. ISBN 978-2-9525917-0-6. OCLC 165892922.
    • Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome premier : BB4 1 à 482 (1790-1826)
    • Troude, Onésime-Joachim (1867). Batailles navales de la France. 3. Challamel ainé. pp. 160–162.
    • Troude, Onésime-Joachim (1867). Batailles navales de la France. 4. Challamel ainé. pp. 160–162.
    • James, William (2002) [1827]. The Naval History of Great Britain, Volume 1, 1793–1796. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-905-0. OCLC 165702223.
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