Admiral Sampson Edwards (c. 1744 – 14 September 1840) was a British naval officer.
Sampson Edwards | |
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Born | c. 1744 |
Died | 14 September 1840 Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom | (aged 95–96)
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Rank | Admiral |
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Career
editEdwards commanded the Canada schooner at Newfoundland station, where she was wrecked in a gale of wind.[1][2]
Edwards was promoted to Post-Captain on 16 October 1781.[1]
Edwards was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 1 January 1801.[1]
Edwards was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 13 December 1806.[1]
Edwards was promoted to Admiral on 4 June 1814.[1]
Edwards contributed £50 toward the building of the Royal Naval School, a boarding school for the sons of officers in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines from 1833 to 1910.[3][2]
Death
editEdwards died on 14 September 1840 in Ringwood, Hampshire, at the age of 95.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Marshall, John (1823–1835). . Royal Naval Biography. Vol. 52.5.2. London: Longman and company. p. 173.
- ^ a b Harrison, Cy. "Sampson Edwards (1745-1840)". Three Decks. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle: Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs. Simpkin & Marshall. 1832. p. 198.
- ^ The United Service Magazine. Vol. 37. London: H. Colburn. 1840. p. 288.
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