James Richard Dacres Military person

Richard Dacres'>James Richard Dacres, RN (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.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 22, 1788
Birth place
Lowestoft
Date of deathDecember 04, 1853
Place of death
Hampshire , Fareham

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military operations
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere
military commandHMS Bacchante
relation
service start1796
service end1853

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