Worcester.
1740-48. Marine Regiments: ten raised and disbanded.
1755-1802. Marines: 50 Companies permanently established.
1802 (from). Royal Marines.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
[It is impossible to instance more than the most distinguished of the varied services of this branch of the Army. Reference should also be made to the Regimental Records of Corps specially mentioned as having at one time served as Marines.]
1705. Gibraltar.