John Dalrymple (Royal Navy officer)


John Dalrymple was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became a fellow of the Royal Society.

Naval career

He entered the Royal Navy as a captain's servant aboard. He passed his examinations for promotion to lieutenant in 1744. He commanded a sloop in 1757; and he was promoted to post-captain in 1758. He was captain of in 1762. He was promoted to the rank of rear-admiral in 1787 and to vice-admiral in 1793. He was Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 11 May 1794, flying his flag aboard. He was promoted to full admiral in 1795.
This Scottish-born seaman was elected to membership in the Royal Society on 23 May 1796.