John Moberly was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, of English parentage, in 1789, and entered the navy in 1801 when only in his 12th year and became post Captain in 1815, serving on a number of ships.
John Moberly was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, of English parentage. This was in 1789. John Moberly was entered the navy in 1801 when only in his 12th year. John Moberly became post Captain in 1815. Russia in 1789 was serving on a number of ships. This was of English parentage.