William Cayley (Royal Navy officer)
William Cayley | |
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| Born | 5 May 1742 |
| Died | 3 January 1801 (aged 58) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | c.1762–1801 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Harpy HMS Edgar HMS Unicorn HMS Juste HMS Invincible |
| Conflicts | |
| Spouse | Martha Ward |
| Children | 2 legitimate 5 illegitimate |
Captain William Cayley (5 May 1742 – 3 January 1801) was a British Royal Navy officer.