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NH 65903 Sir John Colpoys (1743-1821), Admiral, Royal Navy

Sir John Colpoys (1743-1821), Admiral, Royal Navy
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Title: Sir John Colpoys (1743-1821), Admiral, Royal Navy
Caption: Stipple engraving by Ridley, after Mather Brown. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," Volume 11, 1804, by J. Gold, London. Dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, circa 1756; Lieutenant, before 1770; Captain, 1773; Rear Admiral, 1794; Vice Admiral, 1795; Admiral, 1801. He was Commanding Officer, HM frigate SEAFORD off North America and in the West Indies, 1776-1778. In 1781 he commanded HMS ORPHEUS off North America.
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Catalog #: NH 65903
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley, after Mather Brown.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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