James Vashon
British officer of the Royal Navy (1742–1827) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral James Vashon (9 August 1742 – 20 October 1827)[1] was a British officer of the Royal Navy. He saw service during the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was first captain of HMS Dreadnought, between 1801 and 1802. Previously, he had commanded Alert (1781), Europa (1786), and Formidable.
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Born | 9 August 1742 Eye, near Leominster, Herefordshire |
Died | 20 October 1827(1827-10-20) (aged 85) Ludlow, Shropshire |
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Years of service | 1755–1827 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Alert HMS Prince William HMS Formidable HMS Sibyl HMS Europa HMS Ardent HMS St Albans HMS Dreadnought HMS Pompee Leith Station |
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Washington's Vashon Island was named after him by the explorer George Vancouver, who had been Vashon's subordinate in Europa. Vashon rose to the rank of Admiral of the White. He is reported to have been stationed for many years in the West Indies.