Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Martin, was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. During his long nava
Portrait by Charles Landseer
The Battle of Cape St. Vincent, which Martin fought in
Admiral Sir Robert Calder's action off Cape Finisterre, 23 July 1805. Martin commanded HMS Barfleur during the battle.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Rowley KB was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He distinguished himself by his determination as commander of the vanguard at the Battle of Toulon in February 1744
Engraving by John Faber the Younger after a Claude Arnulphy portrait, 1745
Memorial to Rowley in St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland