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The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth

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The biography traces an admiral's life from humble origins to high command, recounting family background, early sea service, and successive promotions earned through seamanship and bold action. It reconstructs notable campaigns and single-ship engagements, describes his methods in gunnery and ship handling, and highlights leadership in training crews and promoting junior officers. Tactical episodes, including a large attack on fortified positions, are examined for their operational lessons. Personal attributes such as industry, moral steadiness, and care for subordinates recur alongside anecdotes illustrating courage, rescue efforts, and administrative disputes. Chapters combine service narrative, technical commentary, and contemporary testimony to present a comprehensive portrait of career and character.

FOOTNOTES:

[14] The plate bore the following most flattering inscription:—

to the right honourable
EDWARD, VISCOUNT AND BARON EXMOUTH,
And a Baronet,
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,
Of the Royal and distinguished Order of Charles the Third of Spain,
Of the Royal Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand, and of Merit,
Knight of the Royal Sardinian Supreme Order of the Annunciation.
Knt. Gd. Cross of the Royal Sardinian Order of St. Lazarus & St. Maurice,
and of the Royal Military Order of William of the Netherlands,
This Tribute of Admiration and Esteem
Is most respectfully presented by
The Rear-Admiral, Captains, and Commanders,
Who had the honour to serve under him
At the memorable VICTORY gained at ALGIERS
On the 27th of August, 1816,
Where, by the Judgment, Valour, & Decision of their distinguished Chief,
Aided by his brilliant Example,
The Great Cause of Christian Freedom
Was bravely Fought, and
NOBLY ACCOMPLISHED.

[15] "Discharged, dead." The mark by which a man is reported dead on the ship's books.

[16] It is a remarkable fact, that after the death of his daughter, seven members of the family died within three years.

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