Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814)

Image credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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A half-length portrait to left in captain's (over three years) full-dress uniform of 1795–1812 with the lapels buttoned back. In 1803 he was a lieutenant in the 'Victory', 100 guns, off Toulon, under Lord Nelson, from which in the following year he was promoted to commander. In October 1805 he was in command of the 'Weazel', 18 guns, and was the first to see the Franco-Spanish Allied fleet leaving Cadiz. He was sent to Gibraltar to warn the ships there and arrived back with the fleet to find that the Battle of Trafalgar had already been fought. He was immediately promoted captain and went to the Mediterranean. While in command of the frigate 'Menelaus', 46 guns, he distinguished himself in many small actions but particularly in his attempt to cut out the 'Pauline', 40 guns.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814)

Date

c.1808–1810

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76.2 x W 63.5 cm

Accession number

BHC2934

Acquisition method

National Maritime Museum (Greenwich Hospital Collection)

Work type

Painting

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