Sir John Jervis | British admiral | Britannica (original) (raw)

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Gulf Saint Vincent

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  In Gulf Saint Vincent
  …was named after Admiral John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent. Port Adelaide, South Australia’s leading port, is on the eastern side of the gulf.
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Nelson

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  In Horatio Nelson: Service in the Mediterranean
  …who was subsequently replaced by Sir John Jervis, an officer more to Nelson’s liking. At the age of 60, Jervis was an immensely experienced seaman who quickly recognized Nelson’s qualities and who regarded Nelson “more as an associate than a subordinate Officer.” The arrival of Jervis coincided with an upsurge…
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