Biogaphical info
Born: Oct. 15, 1768
Joins the navy: mid-1783 or 1784 as a carpenter's mate. By 1790 he has been promoted to master's mate.
Passes his lieutenant's exam: 1795 on his second try. By July 1796 he earns his commission.
Canonical ships: HMS Superb 74 (at commission); HMS Conqueror 74 (1796-1801); HMS Renown 74 (1801-1802)
Four sisters:
Anne; (b. 1766)
Charlotte: (b. 1770)
---2 children died before the end of their first year---
Jenny: (b. 1777)
Susan: (b. 1780)
Father died in early 1783
Significant ports/naval bases Bush has traveled to:
Portsmouth, England (canon)
Plymouth, England (canon)
Port Royal/Kingston, Jamaica (canon)
Bombay, India
Gibraltar, Spain
Charleston, SC, USA
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Town, South Africa