John Dalrymple (Royal Navy officer)

Rear Admiral John Dalrymple (fl. 1744; died 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became a fellow of the Royal Society.

John Dalrymple
Died1798
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankVice-Admiral
Commands heldNore Command

He 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]

This Scottish-born seaman was elected to membership in the Royal Society on 23 May 1796.[1]

References

  1. Archives of the Royal Society
Military offices
Preceded by
William Locker
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore
17941795
Succeeded by
Sir George Collier
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