Samuel Barrington | |
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![]() Barrington c.1770, Nathaniel Dance-Holland | |
Born | 1729 |
Died | 16 August 1800 (aged 70–71) |
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Years of service | 1740–1800 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Weazel HMS Bellona HMS Romney HMS Seahorse HMS Crown HMS Norwich HMS Achilles HMS Hero HMS Venus HMS Albion HMS Prince of Wales Leeward Islands Station Channel Fleet |
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Relations | John Shute Barrington, 1st Viscount Barrington (father) |
Admiral Samuel Barrington (1729 – 16 August 1800) was a Royal Navy officer. Barrington was the fourth son of John Barrington, 1st Viscount Barrington of Beckett Hall at Shrivenham in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He enlisted in the navy at the age of 11, and by 1747 had been promoted to post-captain. Barrington had good connections and was lucky to enlist at the right time, and proved to be an able officer.