Scott Burnett

Record of Achievement

 * 1722 - Elected Governor of His Majesty's Colony 'Jenny Bay'
 * 1722 - Enlisted in the squadron

Background Story
Scott was born on 19th February 1693 to an upper class family. His father, Ian Burnett served for an extensive period as MP (Member of Parliament) for the county of Bristol as well as Secretary for the Navy. Along with the presence of his Uncle Captain William Burnett, Scott was influenced to a life at sea. Joining the navy at the age of 18, he was taken on by his Uncle and became a Midshipman aboard the 64 gun HMS Falmouth. During his time with the Falmouth, Scott went to India to help protect merchant shipping in the area. Thanks to his fathers influence, Scott was quickly promoted to Lieutenant and then Captain - taking charge of the 5th Rate Frigate HMS Superior. After civil unrest in the colony of Guyana, the region was placed under marshal law until further notice and Captain Burnett was appointed Governor of Jenny Bay, dealing with new arrivals of British captains into the Caribbean. After the situation in Guyana stabilized, Scott was replaced as Governor but requested to remain in the Caribbean. He was accepted into the Squadron in December 1722 and given command of the 84-Gun HMS Excellent charged with protecting British interests around the Bahamas.

Active Ships

 * HMS Excellent, Wenden (3rd Rate Ship of the Line)
 * HMS Dependable, Macedon Hunter (4th Rate Ship of the Line)
 * HMS Somerset, Mercy (5th Rate, Frigate)
 * HMS Ambush, Hermes Sleek (6th Rate, Frigate)
 * HMS Centurion, Capricieux MC (5th Rate, Frigate)

Written Off Ships
HMS Castle - La Belle Light Corvette

HMS Surprise - Van Hoorn Snow

HMS Bristol - Postillionen Frigate

HMS Invincible - Stralsund/MC Frigate

HMS Plymouth - Macedon Hunter's 4th Rate

Ships in Storage
HMS Captain - Deliverance Frigate

HMS Bristol - Gallant Naval Frigate

HMB Superior - Lancer Naval Cutter