John Dalrymple (Royal Navy officer)
Rear Admiral John Dalrymple (fl. 1744; died 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became a fellow of the Royal Society.
John Dalrymple | |
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| Died | 1798 |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | Nore Command |
Naval career
He entered the Royal Navy as a captain's servant aboard HMS Alderney. He passed his examinations for promotion to lieutenant in 1744. He commanded a sloop in 1757; and he was promoted to post-captain in 1758. He was captain of HMS Winchester in 1762. He was promoted to the rank of rear-admiral in 1787 and to vice-admiral in 1793. He was Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 11 May 1794, flying his flag aboard HMS Sandwich. He was promoted to full admiral in 1795.[1]
This Scottish-born seaman was elected to membership in the Royal Society on 23 May 1796.[1]
References
- Archives of the Royal Society
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| Preceded by William Locker |
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1794–1795 |
Succeeded by Sir George Collier |
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