John Purvis (Royal Navy officer)
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Vice-Admiral John Brett Purvis (12 August 1787 – 1 October 1857) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, South East Coast of America Station.
John Purvis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1787 |
| Died | 1 October 1857 (aged 70) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  Royal Navy |
Service years | 1799–1857 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | South East Coast of America Station Queenstown |
Naval career
Born the son of Admiral John Child Purvis,[1] Purvis joined the Royal Navy in 1799.[2] Promoted to commodore, he became Commander-in-Chief, South East Coast of America Station in March 1842.[3] Promoted to rear admiral on 9 November 1846, he went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown in June 1852 and was promoted to vice admiral on 4 July 1853.[3]