John Dalrymple

FRS
Born1722
Died10 October 1798
Manchester Square, London
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1740–1798
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Hazard's Prize
HMS Albany
HMS Solebay
HMS Winchester
HMS Union
Nore Command
Battles/wars
Spouse(s)Eleanor Howard
Children2

Admiral John Dalrymple, FRS (1722 – 10 October 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy who held several commands over the course of his career, and later became a fellow of the Royal Society.

Born in Scotland Dalrymple 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]

On 23 May 1796 Dalrymple was elected as a member of the Royal Society.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Archives of the Royal Society
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