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Hamond, Andrew Snape

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Hamond, Andrew Snape (1738-1828)

English naval captain. After distinguishing himself during the American War of Independence, in 1780 he was appointed governor of Nova Scotia and commander-in-chief at Halifax. In 1794 he became comptroller of the navy, a post he retained, at the special request of Pitt, until his retirement in 1806.

He was born at Blackheath, Kent. He entered the navy in 1753 and took part in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759. In 1793 he was appointed a commissioner of the navy. He was MP for Ipswich 1796-1806.



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