. Carnegie Institution of Washington publication. HOSTE. 103 29. WILLIAM HOSTE. SIR WILLIAM HOSTE was born at Ingoldsthorpe, England, August 26, 1780. He entered the navy at 13 years of age under Nelson's special care. He was present at the battle of the Nile as lieutenant of the Theseus and after that battle was appointed commander and, in 1802, post captain. He continued operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic until the end of his active career. From 1808 to 1814 he was watching for or fighting the French in the Adriatic and made a fortune from "prizes" of war. In 1811 his for
. Carnegie Institution of Washington publication. HOSTE. 103 29. WILLIAM HOSTE. SIR WILLIAM HOSTE was born at Ingoldsthorpe, England, August 26, 1780. He entered the navy at 13 years of age under Nelson's special care. He was present at the battle of the Nile as lieutenant of the Theseus and after that battle was appointed commander and, in 1802, post captain. He continued operations in the Mediterranean and Adriatic until the end of his active career. From 1808 to 1814 he was watching for or fighting the French in the Adriatic and made a fortune from "prizes" of war. In 1811 his force of 4 frigates was attacked by a French squadron of six frigates and five small vessels; but Hoste, by his superior gunnery and maneuvering, defeated the enemy. He married Harriet, third daughter of Horatio, Earl of Orford, by whom he had 3 sons and 3 daughters. He died December 1828. The traits that determined Hoste's success were: Restless activity. — As a boy he was ever restless and buoyant; however, it is stated that he did not strongly prefer the navy but was placed in it by his parents. His favorite recreations were hunting and gunning, and these he continued to enjoy to the end of his life. In service he was ever active and vigilant. His brother Edward made an excellent sailor. He had an exceptional insight into the best way to meet a given naval situation, just as his brother George, a distinguished army engineer, was successful in meeting engineering problems. Hoste was good-natured and generous. These traits endeared him to all who knew him. On shipboard he was universally beloved and followed with enthusiasm. FAMILY HISTORY OF SIR WILLIAM HOSTE. II (F F F), James Hoste, of Dutch ancestry. 12 (F F M), Anne Burleigh. II 1 (F F), Theodore Hoste. II 2 (F M), Mary Hilmore. II 3 (M F), Henry Stanforth. III 1 (F), Dixon Hoste, rector of Godwick and Sittershall. Ill 2 (M), Margaret Stanforth. Ill 3 (consort's F), Horatio .-J ,-$ Walpole, first Earl of Orford. Lrr\J Frat
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