Richard Spry

Sir Richard Spry
Born1715
Died25 November 1775
Place House, Cornwall
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankRear-Admiral of the Red
CommandsNorth American Station
Mediterranean Fleet
Plymouth Command
Battles / warsWar of the Austrian Succession
Seven Years' War

Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Spry (1715[1]– 25 November 1775[2]) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station.

  1. ^ "Spry, Richard" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
  2. ^ File:Memorials to the Spry family in St Anthony's church, St Anthony in Roseland-8952.jpg