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NH 65595 Captain Tobias Furneaux, RN (1735-1781)

Captain Tobias Furneaux, RN (1735-1781)
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Title: Captain Tobias Furneaux, RN (1735-1781)
Caption: Portrait in oils, by James Northcote (1746-1831). Tobias Furneaux (1735-1781) was born at Swilly, near Plymouth on 21 August, 1735. Served on board HMS EDINBURGH, MELAMPE, and FERRET during 1760-63. Second Lieutenant of HMS DOLPHIN, Captain Samuel Wallis, during Wallis's voyage around the world, 1766-68. Became Commander, Royal Navy in 1771. Commanded HMS ADVENTURE during Cook's second Voyage around the World, 1772-74. Appointed Captain, RN, in 1775. Commanded HMS SYREN (28) off America in 1776-77. Died at Swilly on 19 Sept., 1781.
Description: Photograph courtesy of the Earl of Birkenhead, London
Catalog #: NH 65595
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Artist: James Northcote
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Original Medium: BW Photo, Oil Painting
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