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{{Short description|Irish officer in the Royal Navy}}
{{about|the Irish naval officer (1716-1766)|the Anglo-Irish rebel commander|Richard Tyrrell}}
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|name=Sir John Moore, 1st Baronet
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| birth_date = 1716
|death_date=1766
| death_date = 26 June 1766
|image= Richard Tyrrell.jpg
| image = Richard Tyrrell.jpg
| caption = Portrait by [[Thomas Hudson (painter)|Thomas Hudson]]
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| birth_place = [[Dublin]], Ireland
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| death_place = At sea
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|nationality = [[Kingdom of Great Britain|British]]
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| rank = [[Rear Admiral of the White]]
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| commands = [[HMS Comet (1742)|HMS ''Comet'']]<br />[[HMS Launceston (1741)|HMS ''Launceston'']]<br />[[HMS Deal Castle (1727)|HMS ''Deal Castle'']]<br />[[HMS Lyme (1740)|HMS ''Lyme'']]<br />[[HMS Centaur (1746)|HMS ''Centaur'']]<br />[[HMS Ipswich (1694)|HMS ''Ipswich'']]<br />[[HMS Buckingham (1751)|HMS ''Buckingham'']]<br />[[HMS Foudroyant (1758)|HMS ''Foudroyant'']]<br />[[HMS Princess Louisa (1744)|HMS ''Princess Louisa'']]<br />[[Leeward Islands Station]]
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*[[War of the Austrian Succession]]
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**[[Battle of La Guaira]]
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*[[Seven Years' War]]
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**[[Invasion of Martinique (1759)|Invasion of Martinique]]
**[[Invasion of Guadeloupe (1759)|Invasion of Guadeloupe]]
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[[Rear Admiral]] '''Richard Tyrell''' (1691&ndash;1766) was an Irish officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
[[Rear Admiral (Royal Navy)|Rear-Admiral]] '''Richard Tyrell''' (1716 – 26 June 1766) was an Irish officer in the [[Royal Navy]].


==Life==
==Background==
[[File:The Capture of the Foudroyant by HMS Monmouth.jpg|thumb|285px|The capture of HMS Foudroyant in 1758]]
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He was born in [[Dublin]] in 1691 the son of James and Mary Tyrell.<ref>https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_crewman&id=14613</ref> Tyrell was a nephew of Sir [[Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)|Peter Warren]], and entered the [[Royal Navy]] rather late in life, spending most of his active service in the [[West Indies]].
He was born in [[Dublin]] in 1716, the son of James and Mary Tyrell.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_crewman&id=14613 | title=Richard Tyrrell (1691–1766) }}</ref> He had two sisters, whose married names were Catherine Reily and Ann Barnes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Summary of Individual {{!}} Legacies of British Slavery |url=https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146644415 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=www.ucl.ac.uk}}</ref>


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Tyrell was a nephew of Sir [[Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)|Peter Warren]], and entered the [[Royal Navy]] rather late in life, spending most of his active service in the [[West Indies]].
His first post was as Lieutenant on [[HMS Launceston]] in January 1741.


== Military career ==
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especially in command of the [[74 gun|74-gun]] [[HMS Buckingham (1751)|HMS ''Buckingham'']]. He earned the title of commander-in-chief of the [[Leeward Islands Station]] in 1765.<ref name="haydn">{{Cite book |last=Haydn |first=Joseph |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aURnAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Admiral+William+O%27Bryen+Drury%22&pg=PA272 |title=The Book of Dignities: Containing Lists of the Official Personages of the British Empire ... from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time ... Together with the Sovereigns and Rulers of Europe, from the Foundation of Their Respective States; the Peerage of England and Great Britain Original 1851 Digitized by the University of Michigan |date=13 June 2008 |publisher=Longmans, Brown, Green, and Longmans |page=279 |language=en}}</ref>
His first post was as Lieutenant on the 44-gun [[HMS Launceston (1741)|HMS Launceston]] in January 1741 under Captain Peter Warren. In March 1742 he was given command of the 8-gun [[HMS Comet]]. He was promoted to Captain in December 1743 replacing Warren on HMS Launceston. In September 1744 he transferred to be Captain of the 20 gun [[HMS Deal Castle (1727)|HMS Deal Castle]]. Stationed in the [[West Indies]] he captured three French pivateers: La Bien Aime, La Fidele and La Providence.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_ship&id=7596 | title=British Fourth Rate frigate 'Deal Castle' (1727) }}</ref>
In June 1745 he transferred to [[HMS Lyme (1740)|HMS Lyme]]. In April 1746 he captured the corvette La Saxonne off the [[Leeward Islands]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_ship&id=5196 | title=British Sixth Rate ship 'Lyme' (1740) }}</ref> In April 1747 he transferred to [[HMS Centaur (1746)|HMS Centaur]] remaining in the West Indies.


From September 1749 to February 1755 he took an extended leave, probably to attend his family. He then took command of the 64 gun [[HMS Ipswich]] until March 1757. After another break in May 1757 he took command of the [[74 gun|74-gun]] [[HMS Buckingham (1751)|HMS ''Buckingham'']] and its crew of 472 men. On 3 November 1758 the Buckingham captured three French ships including the Florisant. In this action Tyrell was wounded several times and lost three fingers on his right hand.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/richard-tyrrell | title=Richard Tyrrell }}</ref>
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Having resigned command of the Leeward Islands Station in 1766, he died of fever on 26 June 1766 on board [[HMS Princess Louisa (1744)|HMS Princess Luoisa]], and was buried at sea. He has a large memorial in the south nave aisle of [[Westminster Abbey]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.westminster-abbey.org/our-history/people/richard-tyrrell |title=Richard Tyrell |publisher=Westminster Abbey |access-date=20 November 2016}}</ref> The extraordinary monument shows a figure floating heavenward, detached from its background amid a group of very flat clouds (earning it the nickname "The Pancake Monument". Meanwhile HMS Buckingham lies trapped in the coral at the bottom of the sea.<ref>https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/richard-tyrrell</ref> It was sculpted by [[Nicholas Read (sculptor)|Nicholas Read]].<ref>Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.316</ref>


In January 1759 he played an important role in the attack on [[Martinique]] as part of the [[Seven Years' War]] and a few days later captured [[Guadeloupe]] to much acclaim. In June 1759 he was given command of the huge [[HMS Foudroyant (1758)|HMS Foudroyant]] which had been captured from the French at the [[Battle of Cartagena (1758)|Battle of Cartagena]]. He was promoted to Rear Admiral of the White in October 1762.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_crewman&id=14613 | title=Richard Tyrrell (1691–1766) }}</ref>
==Family==


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He earned the title of commander-in-chief of the [[Leeward Islands Station]] in 1765.<ref name="haydn">{{Cite book |last=Haydn |first=Joseph |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aURnAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Admiral+William+O%27Bryen+Drury%22&pg=PA272 |title=The Book of Dignities: Containing Lists of the Official Personages of the British Empire ... from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time ... Together with the Sovereigns and Rulers of Europe, from the Foundation of Their Respective States; the Peerage of England and Great Britain Original 1851 Digitized by the University of Michigan |date=13 June 2008 |publisher=Longmans, Brown, Green, and Longmans |page=279 |language=en}}</ref>
He was married to Russell Tankard (sic) and had a daughter, Ann Barnes and son Richard.<ref>https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_crewman&id=14613</ref>

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Having resigned command of the Leeward Islands Station in 1766, he died of fever on 26 June 1766 on board [[HMS Princess Louisa (1744)|HMS Princess Louisa]], and was buried at sea. He has a large memorial in the south nave aisle of [[Westminster Abbey]]. The extraordinary monument originally featured a figure floating heavenward, detached from its background amid a group of very flat clouds (earning it the nickname "The Pancake Monument". Meanwhile HMS Buckingham lies trapped in the coral at the bottom of the sea.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Tyrell |url=http://www.westminster-abbey.org/our-history/people/richard-tyrrell |access-date=20 November 2016 |publisher=Westminster Abbey}}</ref> It was sculpted by [[Nicholas Read (sculptor)|Nicholas Read]].<ref>Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660–1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.316</ref>

== Personal life ==
In November 1747, Richard Tyrell married Russell Chester (née Tankard), a wealthy widow. She died in 1751. There were no children of that marriage.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Rear-Admiral Richard Tyrrell, 1716/7-66 {{!}} Royal Museums Greenwich |url=https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-14537 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=www.rmg.co.uk}}</ref>

Upon his marriage, Tyrrell became a joint-owner of his father-in-law's slave properties in [[Jamaica]] and [[Antigua]]. He became sole owner upon his wife's death, and retained the estate until his own death in 1766.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

Tyrell's second partner was a woman named Sarah Aylon. He also had a nephew named Richard Tyrell Barnes.<ref name=":0" />


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Latest revision as of 12:01, 17 September 2024

This article is about the Irish naval officer (1716-1766). For the Anglo-Irish rebel commander, see Richard Tyrrell.

Richard Tyrell
Portrait by Thomas Hudson
Born1716
Dublin, Ireland
Died26 June 1766
At sea
Allegiance Great Britain
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1736–1766
RankRear Admiral of the White
CommandsHMS Comet
HMS Launceston
HMS Deal Castle
HMS Lyme
HMS Centaur
HMS Ipswich
HMS Buckingham
HMS Foudroyant
HMS Princess Louisa
Leeward Islands Station
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)Russell Tankard

Rear-Admiral Richard Tyrell (1716 – 26 June 1766) was an Irish officer in the Royal Navy.

Background

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The capture of HMS Foudroyant in 1758

He was born in Dublin in 1716, the son of James and Mary Tyrell.[1] He had two sisters, whose married names were Catherine Reily and Ann Barnes.[2]

Tyrell was a nephew of Sir Peter Warren, and entered the Royal Navy rather late in life, spending most of his active service in the West Indies.

Military career

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His first post was as Lieutenant on the 44-gun HMS Launceston in January 1741 under Captain Peter Warren. In March 1742 he was given command of the 8-gun HMS Comet. He was promoted to Captain in December 1743 replacing Warren on HMS Launceston. In September 1744 he transferred to be Captain of the 20 gun HMS Deal Castle. Stationed in the West Indies he captured three French pivateers: La Bien Aime, La Fidele and La Providence.[3] In June 1745 he transferred to HMS Lyme. In April 1746 he captured the corvette La Saxonne off the Leeward Islands.[4] In April 1747 he transferred to HMS Centaur remaining in the West Indies.

From September 1749 to February 1755 he took an extended leave, probably to attend his family. He then took command of the 64 gun HMS Ipswich until March 1757. After another break in May 1757 he took command of the 74-gun HMS Buckingham and its crew of 472 men. On 3 November 1758 the Buckingham captured three French ships including the Florisant. In this action Tyrell was wounded several times and lost three fingers on his right hand.[5]

In January 1759 he played an important role in the attack on Martinique as part of the Seven Years' War and a few days later captured Guadeloupe to much acclaim. In June 1759 he was given command of the huge HMS Foudroyant which had been captured from the French at the Battle of Cartagena. He was promoted to Rear Admiral of the White in October 1762.[6]

He earned the title of commander-in-chief of the Leeward Islands Station in 1765.[7]

Having resigned command of the Leeward Islands Station in 1766, he died of fever on 26 June 1766 on board HMS Princess Louisa, and was buried at sea. He has a large memorial in the south nave aisle of Westminster Abbey. The extraordinary monument originally featured a figure floating heavenward, detached from its background amid a group of very flat clouds (earning it the nickname "The Pancake Monument". Meanwhile HMS Buckingham lies trapped in the coral at the bottom of the sea.[8] It was sculpted by Nicholas Read.[9]

Personal life

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In November 1747, Richard Tyrell married Russell Chester (née Tankard), a wealthy widow. She died in 1751. There were no children of that marriage.[10]

Upon his marriage, Tyrrell became a joint-owner of his father-in-law's slave properties in Jamaica and Antigua. He became sole owner upon his wife's death, and retained the estate until his own death in 1766.[10][2]

Tyrell's second partner was a woman named Sarah Aylon. He also had a nephew named Richard Tyrell Barnes.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Tyrrell (1691–1766)".
  2. ^ a b c "Summary of Individual | Legacies of British Slavery". www.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  3. ^ "British Fourth Rate frigate 'Deal Castle' (1727)".
  4. ^ "British Sixth Rate ship 'Lyme' (1740)".
  5. ^ "Richard Tyrrell".
  6. ^ "Richard Tyrrell (1691–1766)".
  7. ^ Haydn, Joseph (13 June 2008). The Book of Dignities: Containing Lists of the Official Personages of the British Empire ... from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time ... Together with the Sovereigns and Rulers of Europe, from the Foundation of Their Respective States; the Peerage of England and Great Britain Original 1851 Digitized by the University of Michigan. Longmans, Brown, Green, and Longmans. p. 279.
  8. ^ "Richard Tyrell". Westminster Abbey. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  9. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660–1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.316
  10. ^ a b "Rear-Admiral Richard Tyrrell, 1716/7-66 | Royal Museums Greenwich". www.rmg.co.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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