William Domett Military person

Admiral Sir William Domett, GCB (1752 – 19 May 1828) was a senior officer of the British Royal Navy who saw extensive service during the American Revolutionary, French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Throughout his career, Domett was under the patronage of Alexander Hood, later Lord Bridport. During his service Domett was appointed as flag captain by several admirals, and saw action numerous times in this capacity, including seven years in command of HMS Royal George. Later in life, ill-health forced early retirement from the sea and Domett retired to his country estate in Hawkchurch, Devon, close to Lord Bridport's estates.

Personal facts

William Domett
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1752
Birth place
Devon , Hawkchurch
Date of deathMay 19, 1828
Place of death
Devon , Hawkchurch

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allegianceUnited Kingdom
award
Order of the Bath
military operations
American Revolutionary War
Battle of the Chesapeake
Napoleonic Wars
Battle of Copenhagen
Glorious First of June
Battle of Groix
Battle of Saint Kitts
French Revolutionary Wars
Battle of the Saintes
Battle of Ushant (1778)
Battle of Cape Spartel
Great Siege of Gibraltar
Battle of Cape Henry
military branch
Royal Navy
military commandPlymouth Command
service start1769
service end1769

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  1. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/7787