Peter Puget

Peter Puget
Born1765
London, England
Died31 October 1822
Bath, Somerset, England
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1778–1822
RankRear admiral
CommandsChatham, Adelphi, Esther, HMS Raven, San Nicholas, HMS Van Tromp, HMS Temeraire, HMS Monarch, HMS Foudroyant, HMS Goliath
Spouse(s)Hannah Elrington Puget

Peter Puget (1765 – 31 October 1822) was an officer in the Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of Puget Sound, which is named for him.[1]

  1. ^ Wing, Robert & Newell, Gordon (1979). Peter Puget: Lieutenant on the Vancouver Expedition, fighting British naval officer, the man for whom Puget Sound was named. Gray Beard Publishing. ISBN 0-933686-00-5.