Thomas Durell
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Born1685
DiedAugust 23, 1741 (aged 55–56)
At sea off Spithead
AllegianceEngland
Great Britain
Great Britain
BranchRoyal Navy
Thomas Durell | |
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.jpg) Durell, oil on board portrait by an unknown artist | |
| Born | 1685 |
| Died | August 23, 1741 (aged 55–56) At sea off Spithead |
| Allegiance | England Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1697–1741 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Speedwell HMS Seahorse HMS Kent HMS Exeter HMS Scarborough HMS Strafford HMS Sunderland HMS Elizabeth |
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Captain Thomas Durell (1685 – 23 August 1741) was a Royal Navy officer most famous for his role in the capture of the Spanish ship Princesa.[1][2]
Thomas Durell was born in 1685 to John Durell, who was the Lieutenant-Bailiff of Jersey and Ann Dumaresq, who was the daughter of Elias Dumaresq, 3rd Seigneur of Augrès.[3]
Early career
Durell joined the Royal Navy in 1697 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1705 after passing the lieutenant's examination.[4] He was promoted to commander in 1716 and was later given command of the 42-gun HMS Speedwell. He was promoted to captain in 1720.[4]
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