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Fredrick Marryat was a nineteenth century novelist famous for his sea stories.

When and Where was he Born?

10th July 1792, London, England.

Family Background:

Frederick Marryat was the son of a Member of Parliament and colonial agent for the island of Grenada.

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His mother was of German descent. His mother came from a family of prominent American loyalists.

Education:

Private schooling at Holmwood School, Ponder’s End, Enfield Fellow classmate was Charles Babbage.

Entered the Royal Navy as a Midshipman under Lord Cochrane at the age of 14.

Timeline of Fredrick Marryat

1806: Marryat enters the Royal Navy at the age of fourteen as a Midshipman on board HMS Imperieuse.

This frigate led by Lord Cochrane who was to be an inspiration to many writers including Marryat and is said to be the model for C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower.

1808: He sails from Malta to cruise off Spain and the Balearic Islands.

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