Andrew Turner

Biography
Captains full name: Andrew Turner

Rank Held in the squadron:

Career: Naval Officer

Age of joining the Navy: 28

Current Age: 29

Reason for joining the RN: To serve God and country

Sum up your captain’s personality and traits:

Richard is loyal to his crew first, his king second and thirdly to God almighty himself.

He would rather face danger alone rather than see any of his crew put in danger.

He pays his crew more that the standard rate and treats them with respect.

He will help any ship in distress even if it puts his own life or ship in danger, he knows his crew will support him.

He rarely looses a battle as he has a good ship and crew so can take on larger vessels knowing he has that advantage over bigger ships as his crew put work themselves to the limit for him.

Captains Quote: " Today is a good day to die"

Your captains aims and goals:

Friends and Family
Richard Turner

Record of Achievement

 * September 2008 - Long service ribbon - Awarded on completion of 1 years meritorious service.

Background Story
Born 19th of June, 1691 in Plymouth to James Turner a local shipwright and Lucy Smith.

1700 he joins his father in the local shipyards repairing ships of the line

5th October 1705, joins the crew of H.M.S Fearless as junior carpenter.

1st November 1710, after being ambushed by the French and much of the crew dead he is given the the temporary commission of Mishipman.

25th December 1712 After astounding service his Captain promotes him to full midshipman.

18th Jun 1715 Given the rank of 1st Lieutenant when the Fearless returns to Plymouth Dockyards and then transfered to the H.M.S. Defiant.

8th October 1718 Given battlefield commission to 3rd Lieutenant when shore party is ambushed on supply replenishment mission to St. Kitts.

1st January 1720 Took command of H.M.S Defiant when the captain was killed while saving a missionary's sloop from french pirates while on the way to england.

25th January 1720 Promoted to Captain and docked in Plymouth Dockyards for repairs and awaiting Acceptance to the St George Squadron.