Philip Saumarez
Philip de Saumarez | |
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| Born | 17 November 1710 Saint Peter Port, Guernsey |
| Died | 14 October 1747 (aged 36) Off Cape Finisterre, Atlantic Ocean |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey, London |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1726–1747 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Sandwich (1679) HMS York (1706) HMS Nottingham (1703) |
| Battles / wars | War of Jenkins' Ear Anson Expedition First Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747) Second Battle of Cape Finisterre |
| Relations | James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez (nephew) Richard Saumarez (nephew) Thomas Saumarez (nephew) |
Captain Philip de Saumarez (17 November 1710 – 14 October 1747) was a Royal Navy officer best known for his role in capturing the French ship Mars and as the first lieutenant of George Anson, 1st Baron Anson in his voyage around the world. He designed what would eventually be the first uniforms of the Royal Navy.