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Study Guide: The Naval and Political Career of Vice-Admiral George Murray

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The Naval and Political Career of Vice-Admiral George Murray Study Guide

Early Life and Naval Career (1741-1789)

George Murray initiated his Royal Navy career as a midshipman in 1758.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray commenced his service with the Royal Navy in 1758, starting his career as a midshipman.

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HMS Ferret represented George Murray's inaugural command following his promotion to captain.

Answer: False

Explanation: HMS Ferret was George Murray's first command, but he took charge of it as a commander in 1765, not after being promoted to captain.

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George Murray commanded HMS Cleopatra during the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1781, an engagement that occurred during the Seven Years' War.

Answer: False

Explanation: While George Murray commanded HMS Cleopatra during the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1781, this engagement was part of the American Revolutionary War, not the Seven Years' War.

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George Murray's naval career extended from 1758 to 1797, during which he engaged in the Seven Years' War, American Revolutionary War, and French Revolutionary Wars.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray's naval career indeed spanned from 1758 to 1797, encompassing participation in the Seven Years' War, American Revolutionary War, and French Revolutionary Wars.

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The Raid on St Malo is explicitly cited as George Murray's involvement in the French Revolutionary Wars.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Raid on St Malo is specifically mentioned as George Murray's involvement in the *Seven Years' War*, not the French Revolutionary Wars.

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George Murray attained the rank of Admiral of the Fleet, representing the highest echelon in the Royal Navy.

Answer: False

Explanation: George Murray achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral, not Admiral of the Fleet, which is the highest rank in the Royal Navy.

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What was the highest rank attained by George Murray in the Royal Navy?

Answer: Vice-Admiral

Explanation: George Murray achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.

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In which year did George Murray commence his service with the Royal Navy?

Answer: 1758

Explanation: George Murray began his service with the Royal Navy in 1758.

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Which vessel marked George Murray's initial command as a commander?

Answer: HMS Ferret

Explanation: In 1765, George Murray received his first command as a commander, taking charge of the sloop HMS Ferret.

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Which of the subsequent conflicts was George Murray *not* explicitly mentioned as participating in?

Answer: War of 1812

Explanation: The provided information mentions George Murray's participation in the Seven Years' War, American Revolutionary War, and French Revolutionary Wars, but not the War of 1812.

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Which specific engagement is cited for George Murray's participation in the Seven Years' War?

Answer: Raid on St Malo

Explanation: For his involvement in the Seven Years' War, the Raid on St Malo is specifically mentioned.

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In which year was George Murray born?

Answer: 1741

Explanation: George Murray was born on August 22, 1741.

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Political Service and Command Appointments (1790-1793)

George Murray held the position of Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs from 1790 to 1796.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray was elected as a Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs in 1790 and held the seat until 1796.

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Upon recommencing his naval career in 1790, George Murray received the appointment of Commander-in-Chief at Chatham.

Answer: False

Explanation: Upon resuming his naval career in 1790, George Murray commanded HMS Defence. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief at Chatham in 1792.

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George Dempster succeeded George Murray as the Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs.

Answer: False

Explanation: George Dempster preceded George Murray as the Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs; David Scott succeeded him.

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George Murray was appointed Commander-in-Chief at Chatham in 1792, preceding his appointment as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, by two years.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray was appointed Commander-in-Chief at Chatham in 1792, and subsequently Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, in 1794, making the statement accurate.

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What was the duration of George Murray's service as a Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs?

Answer: Six years

Explanation: George Murray served as a Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs from 1790 until 1796, a period of six years.

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Which significant appointment did George Murray receive in 1792?

Answer: Commander-in-Chief at Chatham

Explanation: In 1792, George Murray was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief at Chatham.

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Which vessel did George Murray command upon recommencing his naval career in 1790?

Answer: HMS Defence

Explanation: Upon resuming his naval career in 1790, George Murray commanded HMS Defence.

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Who served as the Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs immediately prior to George Murray?

Answer: George Dempster

Explanation: George Dempster preceded George Murray as the Member of Parliament for Perth Burghs.

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Which of the following vessels did George Murray command subsequent to his appointment at Chatham?

Answer: HMS Duke

Explanation: Following his appointment at Chatham, George Murray commanded HMS Duke and subsequently HMS Glory.

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Commander-in-Chief, North American Station (1794-1796)

George Murray was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, in 1794 and served in this capacity until 1796.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, in 1794, and his tenure in this role extended until 1796.

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As Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, Murray established a temporary Royal Naval base at St. George's Town, Bermuda.

Answer: False

Explanation: As Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, George Murray established a *permanent* Royal Naval base at St. George's Town, Bermuda, not a temporary one.

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Murray's Anchorage in Bermuda was accessible to Royal Navy ships via the newly discovered Hurd's Channel.

Answer: True

Explanation: Royal Navy ships under George Murray's command accessed Murray's Anchorage in Bermuda via the newly discovered Hurd's Channel.

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During Murray's command in Bermuda, the Royal Navy acquired strategic sites such as Admiralty House at Rose Hill and Convict Bay.

Answer: True

Explanation: During George Murray's command, the navy acquired several sites around St. George's Town, Bermuda, including Admiralty House at Rose Hill and Convict Bay.

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The long-term objective for naval land acquisition in Bermuda was the construction of a Royal Naval Dockyard at the island's East End.

Answer: False

Explanation: The long-term goal for naval land acquisition in Bermuda was the construction of the Royal Naval Dockyard at the island's *West End*, not the East End.

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A significant accomplishment of George Murray's command in North American waters involved the complete elimination of all French naval presence.

Answer: False

Explanation: A notable achievement was that George Murray *almost completely* cleared North American waters of French men-of-war and privateers, but it was not a complete elimination of all French naval presence.

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Sir Richard Hughes served as George Murray's successor as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sir Richard Hughes preceded George Murray as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station; George Vandeput succeeded him.

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Bermuda's strategic significance during Murray's command was primarily attributed to its abundant natural resources for shipbuilding.

Answer: False

Explanation: Bermuda's strategic importance during Murray's command was primarily due to its suitability for establishing a permanent naval base and its potential as an Imperial fortress, not its natural resources for shipbuilding.

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In what year was George Murray appointed Commander-in-Chief, North American Station?

Answer: 1794

Explanation: George Murray was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, in 1794.

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What was the designation of the permanent Royal Naval base established by George Murray in Bermuda?

Answer: St. George's Town

Explanation: As Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, George Murray established a permanent Royal Naval base at St. George's Town, Bermuda.

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By what means did the Royal Navy squadron access Murray's Anchorage in Bermuda under George Murray's command?

Answer: Via Hurd's Channel

Explanation: The ships of the Royal Navy squadron, under George Murray's command, reached Murray's Anchorage via the newly discovered Hurd's Channel.

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Which of the subsequent sites was *not* acquired by the Royal Navy in the vicinity of St. George's Town during Murray's command in Bermuda?

Answer: The Royal Naval Dockyard at West End

Explanation: The Royal Naval Dockyard at the West End was a long-term goal for construction, not a site acquired around St. George's Town during Murray's tenure.

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Which of the following represents a notable achievement of George Murray's command in North American waters?

Answer: He almost completely cleared North American waters of French men-of-war and privateers.

Explanation: A notable achievement of George Murray's command was that he almost completely cleared North American waters of French men-of-war and privateers.

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Who assumed the role of Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, following George Murray?

Answer: George Vandeput

Explanation: George Vandeput succeeded George Murray as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station.

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What was the chronological span of George Murray's command as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station?

Answer: 1793 to 1796

Explanation: George Murray served as Commander-in-Chief, North American Station, from 1793 to 1796.

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What constituted the long-term strategic objective for naval land acquisition in Bermuda during the 1790s?

Answer: To construct the Royal Naval Dockyard at Bermuda's West End.

Explanation: The long-term goal for naval land acquisition in Bermuda during the 1790s was the construction of the Royal Naval Dockyard at Bermuda's West End.

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Later Life, Family, and Commemoration

Vice-Admiral George Murray, born in 1741, was the third son of a distinguished Royal Navy admiral.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Vice-Admiral George Murray was born in 1741 and was the third son, his father, Lord George Murray, was a known Jacobite general, not a Royal Navy admiral.

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George Murray returned to England in 1796 and passed away in the same year.

Answer: False

Explanation: George Murray returned to England in 1796 but died the following year, in 1797, not the same year.

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George Murray's father, Lord George Murray, was a renowned Jacobite general.

Answer: True

Explanation: George Murray's father was Lord George Murray, recognized as a Jacobite general.

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George Murray passed away in Ockham, Surrey, and was interred in Hunton, Kent.

Answer: False

Explanation: George Murray died in Hunton, Kent, and was buried in Ockham, Surrey, not the other way around.

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George Murray married Wilhelmina King in 1784, and they subsequently had several children.

Answer: False

Explanation: While George Murray married Wilhelmina King in 1784, they did not have any children together.

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Wilhelmina King was the daughter of Thomas King, 5th Baron King.

Answer: True

Explanation: Wilhelmina King was indeed the daughter of Thomas King, 5th Baron King.

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Murray's Anchorage is a lagoon in Bermuda named after Vice-Admiral George Murray, attributed to his establishment of a naval base in the region.

Answer: True

Explanation: Murray's Anchorage, a lagoon in Bermuda, was indeed named after Vice-Admiral George Murray, who established a permanent Royal Naval base in the area.

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In what year did George Murray return to England?

Answer: 1796

Explanation: George Murray returned to England in 1796.

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Who was the father of George Murray?

Answer: Lord George Murray

Explanation: George Murray's father was Lord George Murray, a known Jacobite general.

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In which location was George Murray interred?

Answer: Ockham, Surrey

Explanation: George Murray was buried in Ockham, Surrey.

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Who was the spouse of George Murray?

Answer: Wilhelmina King

Explanation: George Murray was married to Wilhelmina King in 1784.

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Who was the father of Wilhelmina King?

Answer: Thomas King, 5th Baron King

Explanation: Wilhelmina King, George Murray's wife, was the daughter of Thomas King, 5th Baron King.

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