What was Prince George's role in the Royal Navy?
He served as a naval officer
He was a sailor
He was an admiral
He was a naval physician
Answer
George served as a naval officer for the Royal Navy. He began his career as a midshipman in 1761 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1766. He was later appointed to the command of HMS Dolphin, which he led on a voyage of exploration to the South Pacific in 1768-71. George also served as captain of HMS Prince George during the American Revolutionary War.
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