Admiral of the Blue Sir Edward Hughes was a Royal Navy officer who served in the War of Jenkins' Ear, Seven Years' War and American War of Independence. He is best known for fighting a series of five
c. 1786 portrait
1761 portrait of Hughes by Violante Beatrice Siries
Battle of Cuddalore (1783)
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The Battle of Cuddalore in 1783 was a naval battle between a British fleet, under Admiral Sir Edward Hughes with Admiral L.J. Weiland, and a smaller French fleet, under the Bailli de Suffren, off the
Edward Hughes (Royal Navy officer)
…1758) Siege of Quebec (1759) American War of Independence Battle of Sadras Battle of Providien Battle of Negapatam (1782) Battle of Trincomalee Battle of Cuddalore (1783) Admiral of the Blue Sir Edward Hughes (c. 1716 – 17 January 1794) was a Royal Navy officer who served in the War of Jenkins' Ear, Seven Years' War and…
1836 painting of the battle
Portrait of Suffren by Pompeo Batoni