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NH 65910 Sir John Orde (1751-1824), Admiral, Royal Navy

Sir John Orde (1751-1824), Admiral, Royal Navy
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Title: Sir John Orde (1751-1824), Admiral, Royal Navy
Caption: Stipple engraving by Ridley, after a portrait by Romney. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," Vol. 11, 1804, by J. Gold, London. John Orde, dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, 1766; Lieutenant, 1774; Captain, 1778; Rear Admiral, 1795; Vice Admiral, 1799; Admiral, 1805. During the American Revolution, Orde saw the following service off North America: Served in HMS ROEBUCK (1775-1777) and HMS EAGLE (1777-1778); Commanding Officer of HM sloop ZEBRA (1778), HMS VIRGINIA (1778-1780), and HMS CHATHAM (1780-1781).
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Catalog #: NH 65910
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley, after Romney.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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