Thomas Smith | |
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Born | 1707 |
Died | 28 August 1762 | (aged 54–55)
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral of the Blue |
Commands | HMS Success HMS Dursley Galley HMS Royal Sovereign Newfoundland Station North Sea Fleet Leith Station Downs Station |
Admiral of the Blue Thomas Smith (1707 – 28 August 1762)[1] was a British admiral and colonial governor, credited with the invention of the divisional system that remains in use on ships of the Royal Navy.[1] He served as Commander-in-Chief, North Sea, Commander-in-Chief, Leith and Commander-in-Chief, the Downs