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Admiral Sir Charles Saunders KB ( c. 1715 – 7 December 1775) was a British Royal Navy officer. He commanded the fourth-rate HMS Gloucester and led her in action at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre in October 1747 during the War of the Austrian Succession.
- 1715, London, England
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- 7 December 1775 (aged 59–60), London, England
- Westminster Abbey
He was a professional sea officer in the mould of Anson, zealous to protect the interests of the navy and to advance those of his country. Married to a demanding profession, he had little home life and few close personal friends outside the navy.
In early June, Vice Admiral Charles Saunders, the senior Royal Navy officer present, sent some of the greatest seamen and mapmakers in maritime history, including future explorer James Cook, sailing master of the 60-gun HMS Pembroke, to pilot an advance flotilla and mark the route to Quebec with buoys. 2
Admiral Sir Charles Saunders KB ( c. 1715 – 7 December 1775) was a British Royal Navy officer. He commanded the fourth-rate HMS Gloucester and led her in action at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre in October 1747 during the War of the Austrian Succession.
S ir Charles Saunders was one of the most distinguished Officers of his time, and arrived at the highest rank in his profession. He entered early in life into the service of his country, and passed through all the subordinate stations of the Navy with the approbation of his superiors.
Apr 30, 2022 · Admiral Sir Charles Saunders, KB (c. 1715 – 7 December 1775) was a Royal Navy officer in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and later served as First Lord of the Admiralty. He was appointed to the Privy Council in 1766.
Admiral Sir Charles Saunders, KB (c. 1715 – 7 December 1775) was a Royal Navy officer in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and later served as First Lord of the Admiralty. He was appointed to the Privy Council in 1766.
