Repro ID: PU4707
Title: Lord George Anson.
Description: George Anson (1697-1762) was the most experienced sailor of his age. He circumnavigated the globe in HMS 'Centurion' between 1740 and 1744. He was First Lord of the Admiralty from 1751 to 1756 and from 1757 to 1762. During this time he was largely responsible for building a more professional navy, introducing reforms to the dockyards, updating the Articles of War — which details the professional codes and expectations of the Navy — and starting the Corps of Marines .
Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds (artist): James McArdell (engraver)
Date: 1828-08-08
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
