Edward Vernon (Royal Navy officer, born 1723)

Admiral Sir Edward Vernon (30 October 1723 – 16 June 1794) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station.

Sir Edward Vernon
Captain Edward Vernon (Francis Hayman)
Born30 October 1723
Died16 June 1794
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Baltimore
HMS Mermaid
HMS Lyme
HMS St Albans
HMS Revenge
HMS Kent
HMS Yarmouth
HMS Bellona
HMS Barfleur
HMS Ramillies
Nore Command
East Indies Station
Battles/wars
  • War of the Austrian Succession
  • Seven Years' War
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