Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet
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Rear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet (1727 – 17 March 1789) was a descendant of the Earls of Morton and a distinguished British naval officer. He is particularly known for his part in the Battle of the Saintes during the American War of Independence where he helped pioneer the tactic of "breaking the line".
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Sir Charles Douglas | |
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Born | 1727 Carr, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | 17 March 1789 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Allegiance | Great Britain, Holland, Russia |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1740–1789 |
Rank | Rear-admiral |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War * Siege of Louisbourg (1758) American War of Independence * Battle of Ushant (1778) * Battle of the Saintes' |
Awards | Baronetcy |
Relations | Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry Douglas (son), General Sir Howard Douglas (son) |
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