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NH 65905 Samuel Hood (1724-1816), Admiral, Royal Navy

Samuel Hood (1724-1816), Admiral, Royal Navy
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Title: Samuel Hood (1724-1816), Admiral, Royal Navy
Caption: Stipple engraving by Ridley, after Hickle. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," Volume 11, 1804, by J. Gold, London. Samuel Hood's dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, 1741; Lieutenant, 1746; Captain, 1756; Rear Admiral, 1780; Vice Admiral, 1787; Admiral, 1794. Hood was commissioner at Portsmouth and governor of the Naval Academy, 1778-1780. In 1780-1782 he commanded a squadron in American waters and took a major role in several actions.
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Catalog #: NH 65905
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley, after Hickel.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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