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Frederick MarryatEnglish writer, author of adventure novels.
Date of Birth: 10.07.1792
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Frederick Marryat: A Life of Adventure and Literary Achievement
- Mediterranean Exploit and Innovation
- Rise to Captain and Expedition to Burma
- Retirement and Literary Success
- Later Years and Legacy
Frederick Marryat: A Life of Adventure and Literary Achievement
Early Life and Naval CareerFrederick Marryat was born into a wealthy merchant family in 1792. After several unsuccessful attempts to run away to sea, his parents allowed him to join the Royal Navy in 1806. As a midshipman on the frigate HMS Imperieuse, he experienced combat, rescuing sailors overboard, and participating in the capture of enemy vessels.
Mediterranean Exploit and Innovation
Following his service on the Imperieuse, Marryat traveled to the Mediterranean Sea on the HMS Centaur. During his time there, he became renowned for his bravery in saving a comrade from drowning. He also invented a lifeboat, earning him the nickname "Lifeboat."
Rise to Captain and Expedition to Burma
In 1812, Marryat was promoted to lieutenant and served on various ships. By 1815, he had become a post-captain. In 1823, he was assigned to the HMS Larne and participated in an expedition against Burma. He was trusted with the command of the 28-gun HMS Tees during the campaign.
Retirement and Literary Success
Upon his return to England in 1826, Marryat retired from the navy to pursue his literary career. His most successful novel, "Mr. Midshipman Easy," was published in 1836. He also wrote about his experiences in his "American Diary" (1839).
Later Years and Legacy
In his later years, Marryat lived in Norfolk, England, where he died in 1848. His daughter, Florence Marryat, became a well-known writer and actress. Marryat's sea novels, such as "The Naval Officer" (1829) and "Peter Simple" (1834), are renowned for their lively descriptions of naval life and their enduring influence on the genre.
