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NH 65912 George Keith Elphinstone, Viscount Keith (1746-1823)

George Keith Elphinstone, Viscount Keith (1746-1823)
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Title: George Keith Elphinstone, Viscount Keith (1746-1823)
Caption: Stipple engraving by Ridley, after Hoppner. Published by the "Naval Chronicle," Vol. 10, 1803, by J. Gold, London. George Keith Elphinstone, dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, 1761; Lieutenant, 1770; Captain, 1775; Rear Admiral, 1794; Vice Admiral, 1795; Admiral, 1801. In 1775, Elphinstone commanded HMS ROMNEY off America. In 1776-1780 he commanded HMS PERSEUS against American commerce raiders. He was Captain of HMS WARWICK off America in 1781-1782.
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Catalog #: NH 65912
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley, after Hoppner.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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