delaval

Updated: June 17, 2025

Russell had the chief command. He was assisted by Sir Ralph Delaval, Sir John Ashley, Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Rear Admiral Carter, and Rear Admiral Rooke. Of the Dutch officers Van Almonde was highest in rank. No mightier armament had ever appeared in the British Channel. There was little reason for apprehending that such a force could be defeated in a fair conflict.

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay - The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

It was ready for the entrance of vessels in March, 1763. Delaval Hall is now owned by Lord Hastings, the present representative of the Delavals, which family became extinct in the male line early in the nineteenth century. The last Delaval, a very learned man, was buried in Westminster Abbey in 1814.

Jean F. (Jean Finlay) Terry - Northumberland Yesterday and To-day

Helen's, where he was joined by the squadron under Delaval and Carter.

T. (Tobias) Smollett - The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. : Continued from the Reign of William and Mary to the Death of George II.