James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez (or Sausmarez), GCB (11 March 1757–9 October 1836) was an admiral of the British Royal Navy, notable for his victory at the Battle of Algeciras.
He was born at St Peter Port, Guernsey to an old island family, the de Sausmarez. Many of his ancestors had distinguished themselves in the naval service, and he entered it as midshipman at the age of thirteen.
Upon joining the navy, he dropped the second 's' to beco...
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James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez (or Sausmarez), GCB (11 March 1757–9 October 1836) was an admiral of the British Royal Navy, notable for his victory at the Battle of Algeciras.
He was born at St Peter Port, Guernsey to an old island family, the de Sausmarez. Many of his ancestors had distinguished themselves in the naval service, and he entered it as midshipman at the age of thirteen.
Upon joining the navy, he dropped the second 's' to become de Saumarez. For his bravery at the attack of Charleston in 1776 on board HMS Bristol, he was raised to the rank of lieutenant, and he was promoted commander for his gallant services at the Battle of Dogger Bank, 5 August 1781, when he was wounded. He was a Lieutenant on HMS '"Fortitude, Vice Admiral Hyde Parker's flagship.
While commanding the HMS Russell (74 guns), he contributed to Rodney's victory over de Grasse at the Battle of the Saintes on (12th of April 1782).
For the capture of La Reunion, a French frigate, in 1793, he was...
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