HORNBY, SIR PHIPPS (1785-1867), British admiral, was born on April 27, 1785, the son of Geoffrey Hornby, rector of Winwick (Lanes). He entered the navy in May 1797, and served with Captain Bligh until 1804, when he was promoted lieutenant of the "Excellent." He took part in various naval engagements in the Napoleonic wars, distinguishing himself in particular in the frigate action off Lissa (18r 1) under Admiral Sir William Hoste (q.v.) . From 1816 to 1832 he lived in retire ment, and was then appointed superintendent of the Royal Naval Hospital at Plymouth. He again went to sea in 1847, when he was made commander-i i-chief in the Pacific. In 1851-2 he was a lord of the Admiralty, and became vice-admiral in 1854 and admiral in 1858. He died on March 19, 1867.