Captain Philip de Saumarez (1710–1747) was a British naval officer, notable for his role as captain of HMS Nottingham in capturing the French ship Mars and as the first lieutenant of George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, in his voyage around the world.

[6] As first lieutenant, Saumarez was very involved in the expedition, and at times took active command of Centurion, such as at the Isle of Tinian.

[1] Saumarez also took part in the boarding party and capture of the Spanish Nuestra Señora de Covadonga, and became its captain.

[8] While captain of HMS Nottingham, Saumarez would be locked in combat with a French 64-gun ship, Mars.

[9] Philip Saumarez was the original designer of the very first naval officer uniforms for the Royal Navy, as George Anson and himself would experience the value of a uniform to symbolising service of the Crown while conducting their voyage around the world and meeting with dignitaries and officers of foreign nations.