William Taylor Money

Sir William Taylor Money (c. 4 September 1769 – April 1834) was a British naval officer, merchant, and politician who played a key role in maritime trade, colonial administration, and naval defense during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Serving as a captain in the East India Company, he commanded several merchant vessels before being appointed Superintendent of the Bombay Marine, where he oversaw the protection of British shipping routes in the Indian Ocean. Money later became a Director of the East India Company, a Member of Parliament, and a Fellow of the Royal Society, contributing to British commercial policies, naval strategy, and scientific exploration. His legacy includes Money Island in the Paracel Islands, named in his honor, reflecting his impact on British maritime expansion.