Thomas Jordan | |
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Service/ | Royal Navy |
Commands held | HMS Kingfisher (1770), HMS Galatea (1778) |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence (e.g., Frederica naval action) |
Thomas Jordan was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served during the American War of Independence.
In September 1770, he was the first commander of the 14-gun HMS Kingfisher. [1]
Jordan was sent to North America in command of the 20-gun HMS Galatea. He fought at the Frederica naval action in 1778, in overall command of British naval forces there. [2] His ship was the only not to be captured by the American marines in the battle.
Thomas Jordan | |
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Service/ | Royal Navy |
Commands held | HMS Kingfisher (1770), HMS Galatea (1778) |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence (e.g., Frederica naval action) |
Thomas Jordan was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served during the American War of Independence.
In September 1770, he was the first commander of the 14-gun HMS Kingfisher. [1]
Jordan was sent to North America in command of the 20-gun HMS Galatea. He fought at the Frederica naval action in 1778, in overall command of British naval forces there. [2] His ship was the only not to be captured by the American marines in the battle.