George Darby
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For the British Conservative politician, see George Darby (MP for East Sussex). For the 19th-century baseball player, see George Darby (baseball).
Vice Admiral George Darby (c.1720 ā 1790) was a Royal Navy officer. He commanded HMS Norwich at the capture of Martinique in 1762 during the Seven Years' War. He went on to command the Channel Fleet during the American Revolutionary War and later in that war served as First Naval Lord when he commanded the force that relieved Gibraltar from its siege by the Spanish in April 1781.
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George Darby | |
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Born | c.1720 |
Died | 1790 |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1742ā1782 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Aldborough HMS Seahorse HMS Norwich HMS Devonshire Channel Fleet |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War American Revolutionary War |
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