Sampson Edwards
Sampson Edwards | |
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| Born | c. 1744 |
| Died | 14 September 1840 (aged 95–96) |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service |  Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
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Admiral Sampson Edwards (c. 1744 – 14 September 1840) was a British naval officer.
Career
[edit]Edwards 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
[edit]Edwards died on 14 September 1840 in Ringwood, Hampshire, at the age of 95.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Marshall, John (1823–1835). . Royal Naval Biography. Vol. 52.5.2. London: Longman and Company. p. 173.
- 1 2 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.