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Early life

Born in London, England to a middle class family, Collier entered the Royal Navy seeing action in the West Indies and on the home station during the 1850s. London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore the Senior Service). ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... // Events and Trends Technology Production of steel revolutionised by invention of the Bessemer process Benjamin Silliman fractionates petroleum by distillation for the first time First transatlantic telegraph cable laid First safety elevator installed by Elisha Otis Science Charles Darwin publishes The Origin of Species, putting forward the theory of evolution...

Collier and the American Revolution

By 1775, Collier was in command of the frigate HMS Rainbow at the time of the American Revolution and, after serving with distinction and success along the North American coast, received a knighthood from the Royal Family in early-1776.

Upon his return to the American colonies, Collier provided support for General William Howe's landing at Long Island, New York on 22 August 1776. Sent to Halifax, Nova Scotia as a senior officer by Admiral Richard Lord Howe, Collier would capture the American frigate USS Hancock after a long chase on 8 July 1777. Collier followed up on his success the following month by destroying supplies at Machias, Maine, thereby ruining American plans for an invasion of Nova Scotia. For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter). ... This article is about Long Island in New York State. ... August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: Location City Information Established: April 1, 1996 Area: (former city) 79. ... Several ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Hancock or USS John Hancock, in honor of patriot and statesman John Hancock (1737–1793). ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Year 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Machias is a town located in Washington County, Maine. ...

Succeeding Admiral James Gambier as commodore and acting commander-in-chief of the North American station on 4 April 1779, Collier led a highly successful raid with General Edward Mathew on the Virginia coast on 29 May. Admiral John James Gambier (13 October 1756 New Providence, Bahamas- 19 April 1833 Iver,England) Governor of Newfoundland 1802 - 1804 In 1807, he took part in the Battle of Copenhagen (1807). ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ...

The following day, on 30 May, Collier joined the British assault on Stony Point, New York providing support for Sir Henry Clinton. One of the few naval commanders able to get along with Clinton, Collier also provided naval support for Clinton's raid into Connecticut in June before returning to New York in late-August. May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... Stony Point is a town located in Rockland County, New York. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

Replaced as commander-in-chief by Admiral Marriot Arbuthnot while at sea, Collier was recalled to Great Britain on 29 November, assuming command of the 74-gun HMS Canada in 1780. Admiral Marriot Arbuthnot (1711–31 January 1794) was son of Robert Arbuthnot and Sarah, née Bury, his father being son of Rev Robert Arbuthnot, minister of Chrichton & Cranston. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chilean battleship Almirante Latorre. ...

Participating in the relief of Gibraltar on 12 April 1781, Collier captured the Spanish frigate Leocadia on his return to England. April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Later years

Following the war's end, Collier resigned from the Royal Navy and was elected to Parliament serving from 1781 until 1790. Returning to active service, Collier was promoted to admiral in February 1793, and later vice-admiral of the blue on 12 July 1794. In January 1795, Collier would serve as commander of the Nore shipyard, however he soon resigned due to ill health and died in London on 6 April 1795. The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative institution in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories (it alone has parliamentary sovereignty). ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... N.O.R.E. formerly known as rapper Noreaga, is a member of the rap group C-N-N. N.O.R.E. stands for Niggaz on (the) run eatin. He is currently signed to Def Jam Records and Roc-A-Fella Records. ...

References

• Boatner. Encyclopedia

External links

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online