John Dalrymple (Royal Navy officer)

Admiral John Dalrymple, FRS (1722 – 10 October 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy who held several commands over the course of his career, and later became a fellow of the Royal Society.

Admiral John Dalrymple FRS
Born	1722
Died	10 October 1798 Manchester Square, London
Allegiance	Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1740–1798
Rank	Admiral
Commands	HMS Hazard's Prize HMS Albany HMS Solebay HMS Winchester HMS Union Nore Command
Battles / wars	War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War American Revolutionary War Battle of Ushant Battle of Cape Spartel
Spouse(s)	Eleanor Howard
Children	2

Naval career

Born in Scotland Dalrymple 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]

On 23 May 1796 Dalrymple was elected as a member of the Royal Society.^[1]