James Richard Dacres (Royal Navy officer, born 1788)
James Richard Dacres (22 August 1788 – 4 December 1853) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. A member of a substantial naval dynasty, he eventually rose to the rank of vice admiral, but is chiefly remembered for his engagement with the American frigate USS Constitution which saw the loss of his ship, HMS Guerriere.
James Richard Dacres | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1788 Lowestoft, England |
| Died | 4 December 1853 (aged 65) Catisfield Lodge near Fareham, Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1796 – 1853 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Elk HMS Bacchante HMS Guerriere HMS Tiber HMS Edinburgh Cape of Good Hope Station |
| Battles/wars | USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere |
| Relations | James Richard Dacres (father) Barrington Dacres (brother) Richard Dacres (uncle) Sydney Dacres (cousin) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.