William Prowse
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For the English poet, see William Jeffrey Prowse.
William Prowse CB (1752 ā 23 March 1826) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Rising from humble origins and joining the navy as an able seaman, he had a highly active career, serving under some of the most famous naval commanders of the age of sail, and participating in some of their greatest victories. He was at Grenada and Martinique under Byron and Rodney, the Glorious First of June under Howe; and commanded ships at Cape St Vincent under Jervis, Cape Finisterre under Calder and Trafalgar under Nelson. He finished his career by serving with distinction in the Mediterranean, and died with the rank of Rear-Admiral.
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William Prowse | |
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Born | 1752 |
Died | 23 March 1826 St Pancras, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1771 ā 1826 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Raven HMS Salvador del Mundo HMS Prince of Wales HMS Sirius HMS Theseus |
Battles/wars | Battle of Grenada Battle of Martinique Glorious First of June Battle of Cape St Vincent Battle of Cape Finisterre Battle of Trafalgar |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
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