Dacres Collection

HMS Theseus in a hurricane at San Domingo, West Indies
HMS Theseus caught in the Antigua-Charleston hurricane at San Domingo, West Indies, September 1804. (1 of 2) Date: 1804

Lincoln's Inn Gateway
A detailed painting of Linoln's Inn Gateway, the name was taken from Henry Lacy, Earl of Lincoln and during the reign of Henry VIII, Sir Thomas Lovell was a prominent builder here

Trevylyan DW Napier
Vice-Admiral Trevylyan Dacres Willies Napier (1867-1920) KCB, MVO Date: 1917

Captain Dacres from the HMS Guerriere surrenders and offers his sword to Captain Hull
2619215 Captain Dacres from the HMS Guerriere surrenders and offers his sword to Captain Hull aboard the USS Constitution after his defeat during The War of 1812, from The History of Our Country

EMANUEL ALMSHOUSE
The Emanuel Hospital (also known as Dacres), Westminster. This fine old building will be pulled down in 1892, youll be sorry to learn. Date: 1868

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor

Oldham OL3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL3 7

Admiral Sir Sydney Colpoys Dacres, Governor of Greenwich Hospital, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Admiral Sir Sydney Colpoys Dacres, Governor of Greenwich Hospital, 1883. Dacres served as First Sea Lord from 1868-1872. From Men of Mark

Sir Sidney Dacres
SIR SIDNEY COLPOYS DACRES British naval commander Date: 1805 - 1884

Admiral Sir Sydney Dacres, G. C. B. 1873
Admiral Sir Sydney Dacres, G.C.B. 1873

Major General Sir R. Dacres, Captain Hamley & Colonel Adye. Two men seated and one standing in front doorway in building. Date 1855. Major General Sir R. Dacres, Captain Hamley & Colonel Adye

Installation of the Constable of the Tower of London, 1881
Engraving showing the official installation of Sir Richard Dacres, G.C.B. (centre), as Constable of the Tower of London, 1881

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"Dacres: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Resilience" Step into the fascinating world of Dacres, a name that echoes through history with tales of bravery and honor. From the tempestuous seas to the bustling streets of Kolkata, this captivating caption unravels the remarkable journey associated with this renowned surname. In 1804, amidst a raging hurricane at San Domingo in the West Indies, HMS Theseus stood strong under Captain Dacres' command. The indomitable spirit displayed by these brave sailors became an emblematic symbol of resilience against nature's fury. Across continents and centuries later, Lincoln's Inn Gateway stands as a testament to enduring architectural beauty. Its timeless elegance serves as a reminder that even in turbulent times like those faced by Captain Dacres at San Domingo, strength can be found in steadfast structures. The surrendering scene between Captain Dacres from HMS Guerriere and Captain Hull is etched forever in naval history. It exemplifies not only acts of valor but also humility when defeat looms large—a true embodiment of honor on both sides. Delving deeper into his legacy reveals Admiral Sir Sydney Colpoys Dacres—Governor of Greenwich Hospital—an esteemed position earned through years of dedicated service. His portrait captured by Lock & Whitfield immortalizes his distinguished presence and contributions to maritime affairs. From high-ranking admirals to humble chai vendors on the vibrant streets of Kolkata, India bears witness to another facet connected with the name "Dacres. " Amidst its bustling chaos lies an unassuming tea vendor who carries forth traditions passed down generations—a small but significant thread connecting past and present. Oldham OL3 7 Map takes us back home—to places where families once resided or still do today—reminding us that behind every historical figure lies personal stories interwoven within communities across time. Sir Sidney Dacres' title G. C. B.