Born	1758
Died	1798
Son of Samuel Hood

Alexander Hood

From: Captain Alexander Hood 23 April 1758: Born in Kingsland to Samuel and Anne Hood. 1767: Entered Royal Navy. Assigned to H.M.S. Romney under his 2nd cousin Captain (later 1st Viscount Hood) Samuel Hood. January 1771: Assigned to yacht Katherine (possibly under command of 2nd cousin, the future Viscount Bridport, Captain Alexander Hood). Appointed lieutenant (at same time as brother Samuel). 1772 - 1775: Assigned to H.M.S. Resolution under legendary Captain James Cook. Participated in Cook's second epic cruise 'round the world. Note: He even had an island named after him- "Hood's Island." August 1775 - February 1776: Assigned to H.M.S. Marlborough. Marlborough was stationed in North American waters under Lord Howe. July 1777: Promoted to lieutenant. March 1780: Placed in command of cutter Ranger. Ranger was assigned to the West Indies under Admiral Sir George Rodney. May 1781: Promoted to commander. July 1781: Made Flag-Captain of H.M.S. Barfleur under 2nd cousin Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (later 1st Viscount Hood). Saw action at Cape Henry (Sept 1781) and St. Kitts (Jan 1782). January 1782: Appointed to frigate H.M.S. Champion. Saw action at Dominica (Apr 1782). Captured French ship Ceres. Late 1782: Transferred to captured French ship Amiable. Sailed Amiable back to England in mid 1783. 1790 - 1793: Commanded frigate H.M.S. Hebe. Assigned to Channel Fleet. 1794: Commanded frigate H.M.S. Audacious temporarily. Had to relinquish command due to poor health. 1797: Resumed active naval career. Given command of H.M.S. Mars. 21 April 1798: Died during battle between Mars and French warship Hercule. Hood was shot in the thigh shortly after the action commenced. The ball severed his femoral artery resulting in a fatal wound. Captain Hood died just as the French ship surrendered.