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HMS Norfolk (1757)
HMS ''Norfolk'' was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, and the second ship to bear the name. She was built by Adrian Hayes at Deptford Dockyard and launched on 8 December 1757. She was active during the Seven Years' War. Service history Her first commander was Captain Peircy Brett (later Commodore Brett) and she had a complement of 550 crew. Under Brett on 5 June 1758 she was part of the major British raid on St Malo (totalling around 50 ships). ''Norfolk'' emulated her predecessor () by reinforcing the West Indies, where she escorted a fleet that was transporting vital stores and six infantry regiments to that region. In September 1758 command passed to Captain Robert Hughes and under Hughes in January 1759 a successful attack was made on Guadeloupe. In September 1760 under Captain Richard Kempenfelt, she was part of the Siege of Pondicherry (1760). On 10 February 1761 she took part in the capture of Mahe. On 24 September 1762 she was part of the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Great Britain
The Kingdom of Great Britain (officially Great Britain) was a sovereign country in Western Europe from 1 May 1707 to the end of 31 December 1800. The state was created by the 1706 Treaty of Union and ratified by the Acts of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of England (which included Wales) and Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole island of Great Britain and its outlying islands, with the exception of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The unitary state was governed by a single parliament at the Palace of Westminster, but distinct legal systems – English law and Scots law – remained in use. The formerly separate kingdoms had been in personal union since the 1603 "Union of the Crowns" when James VI of Scotland became King of England and King of Ireland. Since James's reign, who had been the first to refer to himself as "king of Great Britain", a political union between the two mainland British kingdoms had been repeatedly attempted and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Pondicherry (1760)
The siege of Pondicherry in 1760-1761, was a conflict in the Third Carnatic War, as part of the global Seven Years' War. Lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761, British land and naval forces besieged and eventually compelled the French garrison defending the French colonial outpost of Pondicherry to surrender. The city was running low on supplies and ammunitions when French commander Lally surrendered. It was the third British victory in the region that was under the command of Robert Clive. See also *Battle of Pondicherry The Battle of Pondicherry was a naval battle between a British squadron under Vice-Admiral George Pocock and French squadron under Comte d'Aché on 10 September 1759 off the Carnatic coast of India near Pondicherry during the Seven Years ... References Fortescue's History of the British Army Battles of the East Indies Campaign (1757–1763) Siege of Pondicherry Conflicts in 1760 Conflicts in 1761 Battles involving French India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ships Of The Line Of The Royal Navy
A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and other sufficiently deep waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research, and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished from boats, based on size, shape, load capacity, and purpose. Ships have supported exploration, trade, warfare, migration, colonization, and science. After the 15th century, new crops that had come from and to the Americas via the European seafarers significantly contributed to world population growth. Ship transport is responsible for the largest portion of world commerce. The word ''ship'' has meant, depending on the era and the context, either just a large vessel or specifically a ship-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts, each of which is square-rigged. As of 2016, there were more than 49,000 merchant ships, totaling almost 1.8 billion dead weight tons. Of these 28% were oil tankers, 43% were bulk carriers, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Samuel Cornish, 1st Baronet
Sir Samuel Cornish, 1st Baronet (c. 1715 – 30 October 1770) was a British naval commander who fought in the Seven Years' War and conquered Manila on 6 October 1762. Early career Cornish joined the Navy in 1728, and having been promoted to lieutenant in 1739, he served at Cartagena in 1741. In 1742 he became flag captain of HMS ''Namur'' under Vice-Admiral Thomas Mathews and served with him in the Mediterranean. He was given command of HMS ''Guernsey'' later that year and commissioned HMS ''Stirling Castle'' in 1755. In 1758 he transferred to HMS ''Union''. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1749. Seven Years' War In 1759 Samuel Cornish took part in some battles against the French. When Spain entered the war early in 1762 Cornish was appointed Commander of an East Indies Squadron, who, together with soldiers of the 79th Regiment under William Draper were ordered to attack the Spaniards in the Philippines. In the following Battle of Manila the city was ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Steevens
Rear-Admiral Charles Steevens (c. 1705 – 20 May 1761) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station. Naval career Born the fifth son of John Steevens, Steevens was promoted to lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1729. In 1738 as a lieutenant on HMS ''Falmouth'' he was involved in an incident whereby he insisted that Captain William Douglas, commanding officer of the ship, be confined in his cabin ''for the preservation of their lives'', he being ''disordered in his senses'': Steevens eventually gave Douglas a public apology and thereby avoided court martial. He was given command of HMS ''Cumberland'' in 1741 and was present at the Battle of Cartagena de Indias in the Spring of that year. He went on to command HMS ''Phaeton'' later that year, HMS ''Ludlow Castle'' from 1742 and HMS ''Portland'' from 1744 (in which he was involved in the capture of three French ships). He briefly commanded HMS ''Tiger'' before becoming Commander-in-Chief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Ourry
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyde Parker (Royal Navy Officer, Born 1739)
Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1739 – 16 March 1807) was an admiral of the British Royal Navy. Biography He was born in Devonshire, England, the second son of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet (1714–1782). He entered the Royal Navy at an early age, and became lieutenant on 25 January 1758, having passed most of his early service in his father's ships. On 16 December 1762 was promoted to command ''Manila'', from which, on 18 July 1763, he was posted to .DNB From 1766 onwards for many years he served in the West Indies and in North American waters, particularly distinguishing himself in breaking the defences of the North River at New York in 1776 as captain of . His services on this occasion earned him a knighthood in 1779. In 1778 he was engaged in the Savannah expedition, and in the following year his ship was wrecked on the hostile Cuban coast. His men, however, entrenched themselves, and were in the end brought off safely. He became commander-in-chief of the Leeward I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plan Of The Attack Against Basseterre On The Island Of Guadeloupe By A Squadron Of His Majesty&
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth ( ) is a port and city status in the United Kingdom, city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire in southern England. The city of Portsmouth has been a Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority since 1 April 1997 and is administered by Portsmouth City Council. Portsmouth is the most densely populated city in the United Kingdom, with a population last recorded at 208,100. Portsmouth is located south-west of London and south-east of Southampton. Portsmouth is mostly located on Portsea Island; the only English city not on the mainland of Great Britain. Portsea Island has the third highest population in the British Isles after the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Portsmouth also forms part of the regional South Hampshire, South Hampshire conurbation, which includes the city of Southampton and the boroughs of Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Waterlooville. Portsmouth is one of the world's best known ports, its history can be traced to Roman Britain, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice-Admiral Samuel Cornish
Sir Samuel Cornish, 1st Baronet (c. 1715 – 30 October 1770) was a British naval commander who fought in the Seven Years' War and conquered Manila on 6 October 1762. Early career Cornish joined the Navy in 1728, and having been promoted to lieutenant in 1739, he served at Cartagena in 1741. In 1742 he became flag captain of HMS ''Namur'' under Vice-Admiral Thomas Mathews and served with him in the Mediterranean. He was given command of HMS ''Guernsey'' later that year and commissioned HMS ''Stirling Castle'' in 1755. In 1758 he transferred to HMS ''Union''. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1749. Seven Years' War In 1759 Samuel Cornish took part in some battles against the French. When Spain entered the war early in 1762 Cornish was appointed Commander of an East Indies Squadron, who, together with soldiers of the 79th Regiment under William Draper were ordered to attack the Spaniards in the Philippines. In the following Battle of Manila the city was ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steevens, Charles (DNB00)
Rear-Admiral Charles Steevens (c. 1705 – 20 May 1761) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station. Naval career Born the fifth son of John Steevens, Steevens was promoted to lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1729. In 1738 as a lieutenant on HMS ''Falmouth'' he was involved in an incident whereby he insisted that Captain William Douglas, commanding officer of the ship, be confined in his cabin ''for the preservation of their lives'', he being ''disordered in his senses'': Steevens eventually gave Douglas a public apology and thereby avoided court martial. He was given command of HMS ''Cumberland'' in 1741 and was present at the Battle of Cartagena de Indias in the Spring of that year. He went on to command HMS ''Phaeton'' later that year, HMS ''Ludlow Castle'' from 1742 and HMS ''Portland'' from 1744 (in which he was involved in the capture of three French ships). He briefly commanded HMS ''Tiger'' before becoming Commander-in- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Indies
The East Indies (or simply the Indies), is a term used in historical narratives of the Age of Discovery. The Indies refers to various lands in the East or the Eastern hemisphere, particularly the islands and mainlands found in and around the Indian Ocean by Portuguese explorers, soon after the Cape route was discovered. Nowadays, this term is broadly used to refer to the Malay Archipelago, which today comprises the Philippine Archipelago, Indonesian Archipelago, Malaysian Borneo, and New Guinea. Historically, the term was used in the Age of Discovery to refer to the coasts of the landmasses comprising the Indian subcontinent and the Indochinese Peninsula along with the Malay Archipelago. Overview During the era of European colonization, territories of the Spanish Empire in Asia were known as the Spanish East Indies for 333 years before the American conquest. Dutch occupied colonies in the area were known for about 300 years as the Dutch East Indies till ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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