Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy was a Royal Navy officer and politician. Having joined the navy sometime before 1688, Hardy's career was supported by George Churchill, whom he served as first lieutenant
Sir John Leake, whom Hardy frequently served under
Monument to Hardy in Westminster Abbey
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Stafford Fairborne was a Royal Navy officer and Whig politician. As a captain he saw action in command of various ships at the Battle of Beachy Head, at the Battle of Barfleur
Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1703–1708
The first-rate HMS Victory, which Fairborne commanded in 1695
Rochester Guildhall: the lower of two white plaques above the doorway reads "These pavements were given by the Honourable Sir Stafford Fairbourne Anno Domini 1706"