Jacques Pinsum Explained

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]

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