11 Facts About Peircy Brett

Admiral Sir Peircy Brett was a Royal Navy officer.

Peircy Brett was a Member of Parliament, representing the constituency of Queenborough from 1754 until 1774.

However the Admiralty refused to confirm the promotion when Peircy Brett returned to England in 1744 Instead, Peircy Brett was named as post-captain in command of the newly-built 44-gun fifth rate frigate Mary Galley and assigned to patrol duties in the English Channel.

In 1752 Peircy Brett commanded the Royal Yacht Royal Caroline for a voyage conveying King George II to Germany, for which he was awarded a knighthood.

Peircy Brett was appointed captain responsible for all Royal yachts in 1754, and elected as MP for Queensborough in the same year.

Peircy Brett was named as her first captain, bringing with him his choice of petty officers and foretopmen from the Royal yacht fleet.

Peircy Brett's orders were to join Admiral Edward Boscawen's Western Squadron protecting British interests on the North America and West Indies Station.

Peircy Brett was forced to deal with widespread sickness among his crew.

Peircy Brett resigned this commission ten days later and returned to his previous role as captain of the Royal yachts.

When peace was declared in 1764 Peircy Brett returned to service aboard Anson's old vessel Centurion, and was stationed in the Mediterranean.

Peircy Brett married Henrietta Colby; the couple had two sons, who died in infancy, and a daughter.