"William Brown" (Female)

Birth name unknown.Was a black woman who joined the Royal Navy as a man.One story is that she was born in Edinburgh,joined in 1804 and served at least until 1816 even after William sex was discovered in 1815.Most likely she was from Grenada and only served for a month before discovery.She was a smart well formed-figure,about five feet four inches in height,possessed of considerable strength and grat activity;she say she is a married woman;and went to sea in consequence of a quarrel with her husband,who is said,entered a caveat against her receiving her prize money.She declares her intention of again entering the services as a volunteer.