Admiral Philipps Cosby

Philipps Cosby was born at Annapolis Royal, where his father was lieutenant-governor of the town. Entering the Royal Navy in 1745, he was present at the capture of Louisbourg in 1758, and Quebec in 1759. During the American Revolution, Cosby played a conspicuous role in the naval phase of the Yorktown campaign, and was subsequently given command of the Mediterranean fleet. From 1794 till 1801 he headed the impress service in Ireland, and retired with the rank of full admiral. He died at Bath, England.

Philipps Cosby naquit à Annapolis Royal, où son père était lieutenant-gouverneur de la ville et son oncle, le général Philipps, gouverneur de la province. Entré dans la marine royale en 1745, il participa aux prises de Louisbourg en 1758 et de Québec en 1759. Durant la révolution américaine, il se signala dans la phase navale de la campagne de Yorktown et reçut, par la suite, le commandement de la flotte méditerranéenne. De 1794 à 1801, il dirigea le service de racolage en Irlande. Amiral à sa retraite, il mourut à Bath (Angleterre).