Sir Joshua Rowley, 1st Baronet
- War of the Austrian Succession
- Battle of Toulon
- Seven Years' War
- Battle of Cartagena (1758)
- Battle of Saint Cast
- Battle of Quiberon Bay
- British expedition against Dominica
- American War of Independence
- Battle of Ushant (1778)
- Battle of Grenada
- Battle of Martinique (1780)
Vice-Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley (1734–1790) was the eldest son of Admiral Sir William Rowley. Sir Joshua was probably born on 1 May 1730 at the family home of Tendring Hall in Suffolk. Rowley served with distinction in a number of battles throughout his career and was highly praised by his contemporaries. Unfortunately whilst his career was often active he did not have the opportunity to command any significant engagements and always followed rather than led. His achievements have therefore been eclipsed by his contemporaries such as Keppel, Hawke, Howe and Rodney. Rowley however remains one of the stalwart commanders of the wooden walls that kept Britain safe for so long.
Read more about Sir Joshua Rowley, 1st Baronet: Early Career and The Battle of Toulon, Battle of Cartagena, Battle of Saint Cast, Battle of Quiberon Bay, West Indies and Convoy Duty, Battle of Ushant, Battle of Grenada, Rodney and The Battle of Martinique, Commander-in-Chief Jamaica, Family
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