- Clothier, Wm. - Acting Commander of "The Nimble" (1797)
- Dozell, Richard - Commander of "The Vigilant" (1797)
- Farr, George - Acting Commander of "The Defence" (1797)
- Gibbs, Thos - Commander of "The Fly" (1797)
- Gregory, Capt. - "HMS Bideford" (1720) - The Captain was also known for a little smuggling to supplement his pension!
- Haddock, Jno. - Commander of "The Stag" (1797) - For a fine display of Haddock Genealogy go to the Parish Church of Rye where there are several Tablets to the family inside the Church.
- Hawkins, J.R. - Commander of "The Hound" (1797)
- Lesser, Thos. - Commander of "The Active" (1797)
- Matthews, Jno - Commander of "The Otter" (1797)
- McCulloch, Capt. William (1782 - 1825) - Known as "Flogging Joey" was in charge of the blockade of the Kent coast. Commander of "The Ganymede" (1814)
- Morris, Thos. - Commander of "The Ant" (1797)
- Steele, John - of Dover was employed to command a sloop to prevent the export of wool (1670)
- Westbeech, J. - Commander of "The Swift" (1797)
- Worthington, B.J. - Commander of "The Tartar" (1797)
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