Admiral Byng: His Rise and Execution

by Chris Ware

Born the son of George Byng, a favorite of the king and himself an admiral and member of the admiralty board (and later First Lord of the Admiralty), John Byng seemed destined for a shining career in the Royal Navy. He saw his first fleet action at Cape Passaro, the elder Byng's finest hour, as a Captain's Servant, aged just 14. He qualified as a lieutenant at 19 years old (although the minimum age was 21) and was Post Captain at 23. By the outbreak...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844157814
• ISBN13: 9781844157815
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"