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Kempenfelt, Richard

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Kempenfelt, Richard (1718-1782)

English naval commander who devised a signalling system that was adopted throughout the Royal Navy.

Kempenfelt served with distinction in the West Indies and in India (1758-59). He was drowned when the Royal George sank off Spithead.


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