commander, a name retained by George Washington. Notes References External links Vernon biography at the Royal Naval Museum Original Letters to an Honest Sailor |- |- 1684 births 1757 deaths People from Nacton Royal Navy admirals People from Westminster People educated at Westminster School, London Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for Ipswich Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for Penryn British MPs 1722–1727 British MPs 1727–1734 British MPs 1741–1747 British MPs 1747–1754 British MPs 1754–1761