James Hawkins-Whitshed
Sir James Hawkins-Whitshed | |
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Sir James Hawkins-Whitshed, c.1820 | |
| Birth name | James Hawkins |
| Born | 1762 Raphoe, Ireland |
| Died | 28 October 1849 (aged 86–87) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1775–1824 |
| Rank | Admiral of the Fleet |
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| Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Hawkins-Whitshed, 1st Baronet, GCB (1762 – 28 October 1849) was a Royal Navy officer. He saw action in command of a sloop at the Battle of Martinique during the American Revolutionary War. He went on to serve under Sir John Jervis in the Mediterranean and took part in the battle of Cape St. Vincent during the French Revolutionary Wars.
After promotion to flag-officer rank Hawkins-Whitshed became Commander-in-Chief of the Sea Fencibles in Ireland and then Commander-in-Chief of the Cork Station during the Napoleonic Wars. After the War with France was won he served as Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.