Kempenfelt Collection

Real Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, British rear-admiral. Portrait of Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent. Kempenfelt commanded HM ships in the East Indies in the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Richard Kempenfelt 1718 To 1782 British Rear Admiral Engraved By H Robinson After Kettle From The Book The National Portrait Gallery Volume Iv Published C1820

Richard Kempenfelt 1718 - 1782. British Rear Admiral. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
Richard Kempenfelt 1718 - 1782. British Rear Admiral. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

Richard Kempenfelt - British Rear-Admiral
Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), British Rear-Admiral, apart from achievements in war he introduced a new signalling system. Date: circa 1770

Richard Kempenfelt
RICHARD KEMPENFELT Rear-Admiral : drowned when the Royal George refitting at Spithead, heeled over, taking with her 800 crewmen, tradesmen, women and children Date: 1718 - 1782

HMS Kempenfelt, British destroyer
HMS Kempenfelt, British C-class destroyer and flotilla leader. Date: circa 1939

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782) English naval officer of Swedish descent. Rear admiral 1780. Command of HM ships in East Indies in Seven Years War (1756-1763)

HMS Kempenfelt and other British destroyers at sea, WW1
HMS Kempenfelt (left, launched 1915) and other British Marksman-class destroyers at sea during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

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Discover the legacy of Kempenfelt, a name synonymous with British naval history. Real Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, an esteemed British rear-admiral, left an indelible mark on the seas. Born in 1718 to 1782, this English naval officer of Swedish descent rose through the ranks and commanded respect among his peers. His contributions to maritime warfare were immortalized by HMS Kempenfelt, a formidable British destroyer named in his honor. Engraved portraits by H Robinson and Kettle capture the essence of this distinguished figure from The National Portrait Gallery Volume IV published around 1820. Another remarkable depiction can be found in the Gallery of Historical Portraits published circa 1880. Join us as we delve into the life and achievements of Richard Kempenfelt - a true hero who shaped Britain's naval prowess during his tenure as a British rear-admiral.