Thomas Jordan (Royal Navy officer)

Thomas Jordan was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served during the American War of Independence.

Thomas Jordan
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Commands heldHMS Kingfisher (1770), HMS Galatea (1778)
Battles/warsAmerican War of Independence (e.g., Frederica naval action)

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.

References

  1. "Thomas Jordan". Three Decks – Warships in the Age of Sail.
  2. "Sons of the American Revolution". oatland.org. Retrieved 9 May 2015.


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